Private vs Public Device Farms: Choosing the Right Model for Regulated Industries
Mobile applications are now a primary channel for regulated industries such as banking, healthcare, telecom, and government services. These apps handle sensitive user data, support critical transactions, and are subject to strict compliance requirements. As a result, testing infrastructure is no longer a purely technical concern. It is part of the organization’s risk and compliance boundary. Device farms play a central role in mobile app testing by providing access to real devices at scale. However, not all device farm models are suitable for regulated environments. The choice between public and private device farms directly affects data exposure, audit readiness, and overall testing reliability. Understanding how these models differ helps regulated teams make informed decisions about where and how they test their mobile applications. Why regulated industries need real device testing for mobile apps Emulators and simulators are useful during early development, but the...