FirstWave Cloud Technology files patent for AI network monitoring

FirstWave Cloud Technology Limited (ASX: FCT) has filed a provisional patent application with IP Australia for an AI-driven network monitoring and fault diagnosis system. The technology, filed on 3 September 2026, utilizes a multi-agent AI architecture orchestrated by large language models to provide automated, explainable root cause diagnosis for network faults.

The system is designed to reduce false positives and improve explainability by reasoning over network context and testing competing explanations. It allows network engineers to interact with the AI via a conversational interface to direct investigations and approve fixes. Each approved solution is captured to build an operational knowledge base, supporting the development of self-healing networks.

The invention resulted from a collaborative research effort involving FirstWave, the University of the Sunshine Coast, and CSIRO, supported by the CSIRO’s Regional University Industry Collaboration (RUIC) program. FirstWave intends to commercialize the technology as either new features for its existing NMIS, opEvents, and opCharts products or as a standalone module. The company's network monitoring revenue grew 34% to A$6.9 million in FY26.