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Game X

URN M25.0.824

Topics Autonomous networks, Gaming, Intent-based networking

Elevating the customer experience via self-governed converged networks

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Advancements in cloud and edge computing, AI everywhere, 5G, and intelligent networks are poised to revolutionize the gaming industry by eliminating traditional constraints, enabling precision service quality, and delivering an unparalleled gaming experience. These technological shifts are particularly impactful in the context of the rapidly growing eSports industry, with the global market projected to reach $140 billion by 2028 and cloud gaming expected to grow to $18 billion by 2026. These developments create new avenues for monetization. However, the success of cloud gaming depends on delivering a high-quality experience that meets player expectations—necessitating a new approach to network connectivity. In gaming, “slow is the new down”—a principle equally relevant to other latency-sensitive sectors such as finance, IoT, and AI. The Catalyst project, Game X, showcases a groundbreaking solution: a network that automatically adapts to ensure the quality of experience required for demanding online gaming, such as professional competitions. This innovation introduces new business models for service providers and the broader gaming ecosystem, including game developers, publishers, and cloud providers. It enables dynamic, premium service APIs for B2B interactions—such as international gaming events and professional online games—as well as differentiated premium services for gamers (B2C). The project supports agile partnerships by integrating Agentic AI capabilities across the value chain. Our solution leverages Agentic AI-powered autonomous network management and closed-loop automation to proactively optimize performance, ensuring zero-trouble operation and dynamic adaptation to evolving network conditions—significantly improving operational efficiency. We achieve this using TM Forum’s Open APIs and Open Digital Architecture (ODA), allowing cloud gaming platforms to express their desired network performance as intent, which is automatically translated into specific network configurations across 5G networks, fixed-line infrastructure, and edge computing resources. This Catalyst demonstrates how CSPs can harness autonomous network capabilities to deliver superior gaming experiences and monetize their 5G and fixed network investments through differentiated, premium QoS services—unlocking new revenue streams. Additionally, we showcase zero-wait service provisioning enabled by Zero-Touch Partner Onboarding capabilities.