A Good Tailor Makes the App: Unlocking Continuous Testing with Custom Cloud Deployments

When it comes to software development, one size never fits all. Just as a skilled tailor crafts a suit to fit each client’s unique measurements, successful software teams must customize their continuous testing approach to suit their organization’s specific needs. Off-the-rack solutions may seem convenient, but only a tailored approach ensures both speed and quality–two essentials for thriving in today’s fast-paced, customer-driven market.

Continuous testing is the fabric that holds modern development practices like Agile and DevOps together. When expertly tailored, it empowers teams to catch defects early, accelerate delivery, and maintain the highest standards of reliability. But every organization’s requirements differ, ranging from complex security policies and hybrid infrastructure to legacy systems and evolving cloud environments.

That’s why a generic, “one-size-fits-all” continuous testing strategy falls short. Organizations have different needs, methods, and ethics, making a generic continuous testing approach unfeasible. The best results come from measuring twice and cutting once–designing a continuous testing process that fits your business perfectly, supports your unique workflows, and adapts to your changing needs. Custom cloud deployments are the master tailor’s toolkit, enabling organizations to combine speed, quality, and flexibility for software delivery that truly stands out. 

Tailored Continuous Testing

This hypothetical is the solution to the real challenge of a one-size-fits-all approach to continuous testing. A tailored continuous testing environment plays to the strengths of each unique organization, offering the flexibility to customize testing infrastructure fully. Organizations want to build testing ecosystems that align with all the complexities of their security, compliance, team dynamics, and project needs. It ensures continuous testing is an effective and integrated part of the SDLC.

The benefits are rapid and quantifiable:

• Tailoring testing for specific needs ensures that testing environments are perfectly suited to organizational requirements.
• Security measures can be implemented as necessary to enhance compliance with global regulations.
• Optimizing testing processes improves efficiency and maximizes return on investment.
• Scalability is available on demand to help teams adapt to changing needs. 

Digital.ai Testing is proud to be at the forefront of this movement, offering a range of deployment options to meet the unique needs of any organization: 

• SaaS: Offers a fully managed and secured cloud-based testing environment for maximum agility and ease of use. A Private Cloud has access to the following:
  • Dedicated Devices: Private devices owned by the organization and connected to a dedicated testing environment within your own private cloud infrastructure. 
  • Shared Devices: Provide on-demand access to a wide range of mobile devices within the customer environment. These shared devices are secured in Digital.ai data centers and privacy is ensured through a rigorous cleaning process after each session.
• On-prem: For maximum control and security within your enterprise environment, we help you maintain controlled connectivity for efficient workflows. This also includes the option for:
  • Air-Gapped: Providing the highest level of data security by completely isolating testing environments from all external networks.
• Hybrid Cloud: Combines the flexibility of on-premise infrastructure with the scalability and agility of cloud resources. This combined environment facilitates seamless data and application security and portability between cloud environments.  

We will delve deeper into these deployment options in the following sections. 

Dedicated SaaS Cloud for Agility, Speed, Security, and Scalability

Organizations prioritizing speed, agility, and security in their testing processes would benefit most from our Private SaaS offering. With a dedicated and secure testing environment from Digital.ai, organizations can customize to their liking and maintain complete control over the testing infrastructure. Our cloud-based solution with eight global data centers is a fully managed environment, allowing organizations to get started quickly and easily with their testing initiatives. Teams requiring access to additional devices can “borrow” from the Shared Devices tool to instantly expand their testing.

Key benefits include:

• Fast Onboarding & Scalability: Rapidly set up and scale to ensure teams can quickly launch testing environments and adapt to changing demands without manual intervention.
• Automated Updates & Reduced Overhead: Access the latest testing capabilities automatically, while eliminating the burden of managing complex infrastructure.
• Enhanced Security & Data Isolation: Robust security measures and data isolation protect sensitive information during testing activities.
• Comprehensive Customization & Integration: Tailor testing environments with extensive customization options and seamless integration with existing IT infrastructure and tools.
• Cost-Effective & Device-Accessible: A scalable and cost-efficient solution that removes device maintenance burdens while providing access to a wide range of devices.

Use Cases

1. Dedicated Cloud
   • Ideal For: Teams prioritizing speed and agility, with fluctuating testing needs, and seeking a cost-effective and hassle-free testing solution. Also relevant for organizations with sensitive data, strict security policies, and specific customization needs.
   • Use Case: A growing enterprise experiencing rapid growth or companies handling sensitive customer data can leverage this solution to provide the scalability and flexibility needed to quickly adapt and meet the demands of a rapidly expanding business, while also ensuring the highest levels of security and compliance with industry regulations.
2. Shared Devices
   • Ideal For: Large enterprises with multiple development teams requiring access to a shared pool of devices within their secure, private cloud environment.
   • Example Scenario: A large financial institution can utilize this solution to provide its development teams with on-demand access to a diverse range of devices for testing within their highly secure private cloud, ensuring compliance with strict regulatory requirements while optimizing testing costs and resource utilization. 

On-Prem Cloud

Description: On-Premise cloud solutions provide the maximum amount of control and security for the most sensitive use cases. These solutions cater to organizations with the most stringent security and control requirements. They provide a dedicated and isolated environment for their sensitive workloads. Hosting devices in an enterprise’s own secure environment grants unparalleled control over every aspect of the testing environment, from meticulous device access and configuration to robust data security and complete network isolation. Air-Gapped solutions are also available.

Key benefits:

• Maximum control over the testing environment from device access and configuration to data security and network isolation.
• Unparalleled security and compliance with stringent industry regulations and internal security policies.
• Data sovereignty is achieved through complete control of your data with full data residency within your own secure environment.
• Maximum Isolation for your testing environment, physically or logically separated from external networks and potential threats.

On-Prem Use Case

• Ideal For: Organizations with strict security requirements, such as those in highly regulated industries like finance, healthcare, and government, where data security and compliance are paramount.
• Use Case: A defense contractor with highly sensitive data can utilize our On-Prem solution to establish a completely isolated and secure testing environment within their own data center, ensuring the highest levels of data security and compliance with government regulations.

Air-Gapped Use Case

• Ideal for: Highly sensitive applications handling classified information, defense applications, critical infrastructure, and other highly sensitive data.
• Use Case: Industries with strict regulations, like government agencies, defense contractors, and organizations in highly regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance) with strict compliance requirements. 

Hybrid Cloud

Description: Some organizations with complex IT infrastructures, stringent security requirements, and the need for maximum control require a Hybrid Cloud deployment that uniquely combines on-premises infrastructure with our secure private cloud resources. Unlike competitors who often define “Hybrid” as a mix of public and shared clouds, this approach provides a seamless and integrated testing environment that leverages the best of both worlds.

Key hybrid benefits include:

• Easy integration with existing legacy systems, ensuring compatibility and protection of current IT investments.
• Enhanced compliance allows organizations to meet the most stringent compliance and regulatory requirements with enhanced control over data and security.
• Strategic agility leveraged with the scalability and agility of cloud resources while maintaining control over critical aspects of your testing environment.
• Digital.ai leverages expertise to manage the majority of the infrastructure while minimizing overhead and maintenance costs.

Hybrid Cloud Use Case:

• Ideal For: Organizations with complex IT environments, those seeking to modernize their testing infrastructure while maintaining control over critical systems, and companies facing stringent industry regulations.
• Use Case: A large financial institution can leverage our Hybrid Cloud solution to seamlessly integrate their on-premises testing environment with our secure private cloud, enabling them to scale testing resources while maintaining compliance with stringent financial regulations.

Tailor Your Approach to Continuous Testing Success

The cornerstones of modern software testing are speed and quality. Continuous testing is the engine driving success, but a “one-size-fits-all” approach is not enough. A skilled tailor crafts a bespoke suit to fit the customer; similarly, organizations need a tailored testing environment that perfectly aligns with their unique needs and circumstances.

Like the material used in a fine suit, successful continuous testing must consider the unique organizational fabric of each company. Security, infrastructure, compliance, team dynamics, and needs must all be woven together to create a unique testing landscape.

We recognize the importance of this tailored approach. We offer diverse deployment options to ensure that every organization can build a testing ecosystem perfectly suited to their specific needs. These include SaaS, Private Cloud, Hybrid, On-Prem, and Air-Gapped solutions. With careful consideration of each organization’s needs and requirements, we can help tailor your continuous testing environment for optimal results. Digital.ai can help you build a testing ecosystem that goes beyond simply meeting specific needs. We want to help your organization drive continuous improvement, accelerate time-to-market, and deliver exceptional software quality.