Proof of Usefulness Report

Acernis Technologies

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+14

Proof of Usefulness Score

You're In Business

The submission presents a significant mismatch between the URL (a legitimate small Canadian IT consulting firm, Acernis Technologies) and the Project Name ('ShadowGale', likely a reference to a video game boss). The claims regarding traction ('most people have used my product') and audience ('everyone') are objectively false for a boutique B2B firm. While the underlying business exists, the submission data is incoherent and lacks verifiable proof of usefulness, resulting in a minimal score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+5.0

Audience Reach Impact+0.5

Technical Innovation+1.5

Evidence Of Traction+0.625

Market Timing Relevance+5.0

Functional Completeness+0.125

Subtotal+12.75

Usefulness Multiplierx1.1

Final Score+14

Project Details

Project URL

acernis.ca

Description

Acernis Technologies provides key Digital, Cloud, IoT and AI solutions and services, focused on helping clients succeed. Services include Technology Consulting, IT Program Management and Delivery, and Technology Advisory in The New, from inception to implementation.

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