Proof of Usefulness Report

D2iQ

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+615
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

D2iQ (formerly Mesosphere) is a verified, significant player in the enterprise Kubernetes space, recently acquired by Nutanix. While the project fundamentals (traction, utility, technology) are strong enough to warrant a high score typical of scaled companies ($50M+ ARR history), the submission itself is of extremely low quality. It includes false hyperbolic claims (audience is 'everyone', 'most people have used my product'), lacks financial transparency, and fails to detail the technology. The score relies heavily on external verification of the entity's known status rather than the provided text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+70
Technical Innovation+120
Evidence Of Traction+190
Market Timing Relevance+40
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+647
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+615

Project Details

Project URL
Description
D2iQ provides the Kubernetes infrastructure and support you need to get your ideas to market faster.\n\nD2iQ simplifies and automates the really difficult tasks needed for enterprise Kubernetes in production at scale, reducing operational burden and TCO.\n\nAs a cloud native pioneer we have more than a decade of experience tackling the most complex, mission-critical deployments in the industry.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Cloud Computing, It Services, Devops
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