Proof of Usefulness Report

CIBC

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+437
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The submission describes INTRIA (a major CIBC subsidiary) with verifiable data (450M items processed), confirming immense real-world utility. However, the project name 'ThunderShade' appears to be a fictional or placeholder name, and fields like revenue ('1000000001') and team size ('10001') indicate a low-quality or test submission. The score acknowledges the high value of the underlying entity but is heavily penalized for the unprofessional and potentially inauthentic nature of the form entry.

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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+480
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+437

Project Details

Project URL
cibc.com
Description
A leader in Canada, INTRIA provides integrated payment processing, including remote deposit capture solutions, and currency management services to a wide range of clients in the financial, telecommunications, government and retail sectors. Over 450 million items are processed annually through a tightly integrated national network of 16 highly secure, image-enabled processing centres that are optimized for digitized workflow and are distributed along Canada’s major air and land transport corridors. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, INTRIA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), a leading North American financial institution with 11 million personal banking and business clients.

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