Most third-party test and validation solutions were not built to handle the complexities of the 5G Standalone (5G SA) environment. As a result, many are being phased out, including Netscout’s Spectra 2, which will be retired before 2026. Evolver provides a comprehensive replacement solution—fully supporting 4G and 5G network interfaces, along with legacy SS7 and Diameter protocols.
Many third-party test and validation solutions were not designed for the complexities of 5G Standalone
making their phaseout an increasingly common trend. For decades, telecom operators have relied on third-party tools for testing and validation. However, 5G—especially 5G Standalone—introduces dynamic service orchestration, network slicing, massive high-speed data volumes, and an iterative DevOps approach to drive innovation and service differentiation.
As a result, many legacy testing solutions are being retired due to a lack of investment or simply because they were not built to handle the demands of modern 5G networks, making them obsolete in today’s rapidly evolving telecom landscape.
Emblasoft Evolver is a comprehensive test and validation solution optimised for 5G Standalone and legacy technologies
Emblasoft Evolver should be your go-to solution when migrating to one of the most advanced and comprehensive test and validation platforms available. Unlike legacy EoL solutions, Evolver not only supports older protocols but also extends coverage to modern 4G and 5G (NSA & SA) interfaces.
For instance, Evolver provides active monitoring to ensure all network services and slices in a 5G Standalone environment consistently meet key performance indicators (KPIs), maintain optimal performance, and deliver superior quality of experience (QoE) from pre-launch to end-of-life (EOL) of a service or slice.
With built-in CI/CD/CT capabilities, Evolver allows operators and service providers to accelerate new service launches while staying innovative, competitive, and agile. It supports functional and performance testing before deployment and continuously monitors network performance to guarantee compliance with required parameters.
Operators can simulate real-world scenarios within live networks to optimize and sustain performance levels. In case of network issues, Evolver provides real-time alerts, allowing administrators to proactively resolve problems before they affect customers.
Some of the key use cases and test scenarios Evolver supports include:
- 5G Security Edge Protection Proxy (SEPP)
- Roaming 5G Core Nodes 5G SBA / SBI Messaging: RCS, RBM and SMS
- IMS, VoLTE and VoWiFi
- 5G Network Slicing
- SS7 / Diameter multi-protocol testing
Beyond legacy protocol support, such as SS7 MAP and Diameter, Evolver also includes SIP-based testing for voice and video, ensuring comprehensive validation across both traditional and next-generation networks.
Watch the video to learn how you can migrate from Spectra 2 to Emblasoft Evolver