Proof of Usefulness Report

connectBlue

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+644
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

connectBlue was a highly successful industrial wireless company acquired by u-blox in 2014 for ~$28M. While the project demonstrates exceptional historical utility and traction (verified by the market cap provided), the submission itself suffers from low quality, vague audience claims ('everyone'), and a lack of current active development context. The score reflects the proven high value of the technology and exit, balanced against the legacy nature of the project and poor response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+60
Technical Innovation+120
Evidence Of Traction+237
Market Timing Relevance+30
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+677
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+643

Project Details

Project URL
connectblue.com
Description
connectBlue was a company that specialized in providing wireless solutions for industrial and medical applications. They focused on developing reliable and secure Bluetooth, WLAN, and other wireless technologies to enable seamless connectivity in challenging environments. Their products were designed to integrate easily into existing systems, offering robust performance and long-range capabilities. connectBlue's solutions were widely used in various industries, including automation, healthcare, and transportation, to enhance communication and data exchange between devices.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Automation, Messaging Communications, Healthcare Tech
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