A network emulator is a solution that appears, behaves, and interacts like a real network. It is used to verify and monitor all changing network conditions to alleviate the risk of security breaches. This solution is also used to test the performance of the changing network conditions. As the solution offers high-speed uninterrupted internet connectivity, it is mostly used by information technology (IT) and telecommunication companies.

The rising adoption of network emulator by telecom operators can be owed to the burgeoning number of connected devices. Additionally, the spurring number of security breaches on networks will facilitate the network emulator market growth in the coming years. For instance, Facebook Inc. revealed that the data of 50 million users was compromised in 2018, owing to the network security breach.

Data breach affects the reputation of the business and raises concerns regarding its security structure. To mitigate such losses, enterprises are increasingly adopting network emulator solutions that can monitor and verify all changing network conditions, mimic real-world networks, and reduce the risk of security breaches. According to P&S Intelligence, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) network emulator market is expected to witness the fastest growth in the coming years, across the world.

This will be due to the booming IT expenditure, burgeoning incidents of network security breaches, and surging penetration of 5G connectivity. At present, China has the largest 5G high-speed mobile network in the world, with the presence of 260 million 5G mobile connections. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), China built around 792,000 5G base stations till February 2021.

Thus, the growing need for uninterrupted internet connectivity in the IT and telecommunication sector and the rising cases of security breaches will augment the adoption of network emulator solutions in the foreseeable future.