Proof of Usefulness Report

2iC Limited

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+326
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

2iC Limited is a legitimate, award-winning UK defense contractor (est. 2010) specializing in digital interoperability (Lean Services Architecture) for the MoD, US DoD, and allies. While the project has high real-world utility and verified traction (15 years of operation, government contracts), the submission itself is of extremely poor quality (lazy fields, false claims of 'everyone' as audience, exaggerated team size). The score reflects the high value of the underlying technology and confirmed existence, significantly penalized for the unprofessional submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+106.25
Audience Reach Impact+36.0
Technical Innovation+76.5
Evidence Of Traction+75.0
Market Timing Relevance+45.0
Functional Completeness+1.3
Subtotal+340.05
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+326

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Global leaders in digital interoperability in the battlespace. 2iC’s unique software layer liberates human capability in the battlespace by digitally automating the exchange of mission-critical and actionable information between commanders, operators and equipment across land, sea and air. Designed for the very leanest of digital conditions in the modern battlespace, 2iC’s solution delivers two-way communications in environments with low-power computing, low-bandwidth connections, physical landscape challenges or interrupted communications. It effectively delivers the benefits of IoT (the Internet of Things) when there is no viable internet. The 2iC interoperability software layer sits discreetly on virtually any number of military platforms, systems or devices (trusted and untrusted). In the theatre of operations, the 2iC workflows also offer true battlespace agility as they can be adapted quickly to respond to operational, personnel and equipment changes. Based on open standards and agnostic of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or prime contractor, the 2iC solution allows the rapid integration and automatic exchange of information between new and legacy systems. 2iC’s clients include the UK MoD, US DoD, the Australian Department of Defence, and the New Zealand Defence Force. 2iC is the proud inventor of the Lean Services Architecture, a modular and open architecture standard designed for the battlespace. The UK Ministry of Defence tested and then published the Lean Services Architecture as an open standard.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline