Proof of Usefulness Report

Election Systems & Software

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+701
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The submission represents Election Systems & Software (ES&S), a dominant US voting machine manufacturer with massive verifiable reach and critical real-world utility. While the entity itself operates at a scale justifying a high score (millions of users, decades of history), the submission quality is notably poor—relying on copy-pasted marketing boilerplate, vague metrics (e.g., 'everyone', 'Computer Software'), and lacking specific technical detail. The score reflects the undeniable market traction and utility of the organization, significantly penalized by the lack of evidence and effort in the response data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+152.0
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+237.5
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+762
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+701

Project Details

Project URL
essvote.com
Description
Election Systems & Software (ES&S) has been a trusted supplier of secure, accessible and accurate election solutions since 1979. Our end-to-end integrated systems are built on a legacy of proven performance — designed, built and supported by teams who understand elections. Tested, proven and trusted, our fully auditable paper-based systems support large and small jurisdictions with confidence and consistency. With dedicated employees living and working in communities across the country, ES&S delivers responsive, experienced support wherever needed. America’s elections are a shared responsibility. ES&S remains committed to supporting election officials in their role of ensuring democracy.

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