Proof of Usefulness Report

Arcserve

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+605
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Arcserve is a well-established legacy enterprise (founded 1983) with significant verifiable scale (3,000+ employees, global reach). The project scores highly on real-world utility and traction due to its long market tenure and critical function (data protection/ransomware defense). However, the specific submission provided is of very low quality, featuring hyperbolic claims ('audience reach: everyone', 'most people have used my product') and vague technical details ('Computer Software'). While the entity itself is a 'Much Larger Scale' project warranting a high score, the 'Response Quality' and 'Technical Innovation' metrics are penalized significantly due to the lack of effort in the application data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+687.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+605

Project Details

Project URL
arcserve.com
Description
Arcserve provides exceptional solutions to protect the priceless digital assets of organizations in need of full scale, comprehensive data and ransomware protection. Established in 1983, Arcserve is the world’s most experienced provider of business continuity solutions that safeguard multi-generational IT infrastructures with applications and systems in any location, on premises and in the cloud. Organizations in over 150 countries around the world rely on Arcserve’s highly efficient, integrated technologies and expertise to eliminate the risk of data loss and extended downtime while reducing the cost and complexity of backing up and restoring data by up to 50 percent. Arcserve is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota with locations around the world.

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