Proof of Usefulness Report

Cognite

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+745
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Cognite is a validated 'unicorn' in the industrial DataOps sector with massive real-world utility and verified market traction (valued at ~$1.6B). However, the submission quality was poor, containing inaccurate claims like 'everyone' for audience reach and 'most people have used my product' for traction, which contradicts the specialized B2B nature of the product. Despite the low-effort submission, the underlying technology and business scale warrant a high score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237
Audience Reach Impact+136
Technical Innovation+148
Evidence Of Traction+190
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+7
Subtotal+809
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+745

Project Details

Project URL
cognite.com
Description
Cognite is a global industrial Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company enabling the full-scale digital transformation of heavy-asset industries. Our core software product, Cognite Data Fusion (CDF), powers companies with contextualized OT/IT data to develop and scale solutions that increase safety, sustainability, efficiency, and drive revenue.\n\nHeadquartered in Oslo, Norway, Cognite has garnered the attention and partnership of some of the world's top industrial and tech companies, and the company’s success has been profiled in publications like Boston Consulting Group, Bloomberg, Digital Energy Journal, and Houston Chronicle. Google awarded Cognite Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year 2019 for Manufacturing and Austin Business Journal named Cognite 2020 Best Places to Work.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Cloud Computing, Software Development, Saas
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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