Proof of Usefulness Report

Academy Security Group

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+14
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a traditional locksmith service attempting to pivot into tech-enabled access control. While the underlying problem (security) has high utility, the submission suffers from critical deficiencies: the website URL is not indexed or active, traction claims are hyperbolic ('most people have used my product') and unverifiable, and the technical implementation is undefined. The 'everyone' audience definition is unrealistic for a local/regional service provider. The score reflects a legacy business concept with minimal verifiable digital execution or innovation evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility0.25)
Audience Reach Impact0.20)
Technical Innovation0.15)
Evidence Of Traction0.25)
Market Timing Relevance0.10)
Functional Completeness0.05)
Subtotal+12.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.14
Final Score+14

Project Details

Description
As is with most service industries, technology has had a great influence over their trajectory. For over 30 years we have been providing industry leading locksmith services to many retail clients both large and small and have done so with pride under the Academy Locksmith banner. We have recognized a larger need for technology-based locking solutions that can not only provide the level of security that our customers expect, but also allow for greater convenience and accountability. Though traditional Locksmith services have many things in common with Access Control, most in the security industry would agree, they are not the same. It is because of this that we would like to introduce the birth of Academy Security Group or as we like to refer to it as ASG. Our goal at ASG is to provide that same high level of service recognized by our Academy Locksmith customers for so many years, while putting a greater focus on the Locking systems of the future. We have assembled a team of top industry professionals to better understand these modern security needs to provide customized solutions to our existing and future clients. At ASG we believe that our knowledge of traditional locking systems coupled with an in-depth understanding of software and technology-based Access Control will allow us to provide the best possible solution for our clients.

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