Proof of Usefulness Report

ArcSource Consulting

Analysis completed on 1/13/2026

+42
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

ArcSource Consulting is a legitimate, long-standing Managed Service Provider (founded 1998) with a stable team (16-18 employees), indicating sustainable real-world utility for SMBs. However, the submission quality is extremely poor, featuring hyperbolic and false claims regarding audience reach ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and lacking verifiable metrics. The project scores low due to its limitation as a local service business (rather than a scalable tech platform), lack of technical innovation, and the significant penalty applied for vague and inaccurate response data. It fits the 'Minimal Traction' category relative to the evaluation baseline.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18
Audience Reach Impact+1
Technical Innovation+1
Evidence Of Traction+12
Market Timing Relevance+5
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+38
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+41

Project Details

Project URL
Description
IT Managed Services from real people that get it. \n\nYour company isn't big enough to justify a full-time IT department and CIO (yet). \nBut you still need advice/security/support/scalable and reliable networks/etc. \nEnter ArcSource.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
It Services, Consulting
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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