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Proof of Usefulness Report

Alasdaer

Analysis completed on 3/18/2026

+225.63
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Alasdaer operates in a highly relevant enterprise and government cybersecurity sector, providing real-world utility. However, the submission suffers from severely exaggerated and unsupported claims, such as claiming 'everyone' as an audience and stating 'most people have used my product' for a highly specialized B2G/enterprise defense solution. The lack of verifiable user metrics, combined with confusing financial inputs, significantly impacts the traction, audience reach, and response quality scores.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+125
Audience Reach Impact+5
Technical Innovation+30
Evidence Of Traction+6.25
Market Timing Relevance+70
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+237.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+226

Project Details

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Description
Alasdaer is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), focused on enterprise level, cybersecurity solutions. We provide commercial and government entities with the technology needed to characterize their network and the threats that they face so they can make better decisions in real-time. The technology we use leverages an innovative in-memory, big-data platform that uses machine learning, entity extraction and graph/link analysis to do this.

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