Canopus Networks, in partnership with Pentanet Limited and The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), has successfully obtained federal government funding to develop innovative AI-enhanced network performance solutions to support cloud gaming. The $2 million research grant from the Australian Government's Cooperative Research Centre Project (CRC-P) as part of round 14 of the CRC-P grants will support the project titled "Growing Australia's Cloud Gaming Industry with AI-Assisted Network Boost. Cloud gaming is a transformative technology that leverages powerful cloud servers to render graphics and streams them to users on any supported device via high speed, low latency connectivity.

To optimise the delivery of cloud gaming services on Australia's digital infrastructure, Canopus Networks, Pentanet, and UNSW will collaborate closely on the design and implementation of the innovative solution that employs artificial intelligence (AI) to dynamically optimise network performance for a seamless cloud gaming experience. Key areas of focus for the project include the development of tailored AI algorithms for precise gaming experience measurement, user interface integration with dynamic network provisioning, real-time adjustments for bandwidth, and frameworks for validation and accounting. Pentanet currently holds an 11.45% stake in Canopus Networks.

The Company will leverage its network infrastructure to provide the project's necessary measurement and enhancements for cloud gaming.