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The True Cost of On-Premises Device Infrastructure: 4 Reasons to Not DIY

What's this blog post about?

The text discusses the challenges associated with managing an in-house device infrastructure for testing purposes. These include procurement and shipping costs, maintenance costs, operations costs, and security costs. It highlights that while maintaining such a system might be seen as a fun project by engineers, it can quickly become a nightmare due to constant updates and loss of focus on delivering value. The text suggests that investing time in maintaining infrastructure is investing time in people, and recommends considering cloud-based solutions for mobile testing strategies.

Company
Sauce Labs

Date published
Aug. 8, 2024

Author(s)
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Word count
593

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Language
English


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