Proof of Usefulness Report

3Eight Communications Ltd.

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+26
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes '3Eight Communications,' a legitimate but niche B2B PR consultancy for the Energy and IoT sectors, yet is titled 'ThunderGale,' indicating a significant data mismatch. The project is a service-based agency with no described custom technology, making the 'Technical Innovation' score negligible. Claims of reaching 'everyone' and 'most people' having used the product are factually incorrect for a specialized consultancy. While the business operates in a relevant market (IoT/Energy), the submission's credibility is undermined by incoherent data fields and lack of verifiable software or product metrics.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+55
Quality Factor Utility+0.8
Audience Reach Impact+10
Quality Factor Reach+0.5
Technical Innovation+5
Quality Factor Innovation+1
Evidence Of Traction+25
Quality Factor Traction+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+60
Quality Factor Timing+1
Functional Completeness+20
Quality Factor Response+0.5
Subtotal+22.375
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+26

Project Details

Description
The team at 3-Eight Communications have an in-depth understanding of the energy and utilities industry and an extensive amount of experience in the IoT (internet of things), BeMS (building controls) and SaaS (software as a service) technology markets. We understand technology and the opportunities IoT, building controls and cloud software platforms deliver for the energy/utilities and smart cities markets. We help you to communicate the benefits technology and innovation deliver for your target customers. Whether you are diversifying into new markets, or are a new entrant wishing to build market presence and share, PR and Marketing Communications Strategies should be at the heart of your business strategy. We work with clients to deliver and implement activities that drive the business message, educate the market and showcase the services and solutions. We focus on building brand and product/service awareness for maximum market presence. We also ensure our clients are positioned as influencers and thought-leaders, to deliver messages that engage end users and also potential partners. Building market share, market awareness and maximising the value of your brand.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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