Proof of Usefulness Report

FortifyIT LLC

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+164
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

FortifyIT (formerly DuraSense) appears to be a legitimate B2B IoT platform for facility loading docks with a clear industrial utility. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing false claims about audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product'). External verification confirms the existence of the product and its acquisition status/pilot stage, but the discrepancies between the submission and reality (e.g., team size, market cap/revenue) result in significant penalties. The score reflects the potential utility of the technology, discounted by the lack of credible evidence provided by the submitter.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75.0
Audience Reach Impact+6.0
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+7.5
Market Timing Relevance+32.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+166.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+164

Project Details

Project URL
fortifyit.com
Description
Fortify, founded in 2019 and previously known as DuraSense, is the premier aftermarket IoT and digital platform solution for facility loading docks. Enabling remote operations insights and asset health analytics on all overhead doors and dock levelers, Fortify drives insights from the dock to the boardroom on any current in-service asset or future installation, regardless of brand. Fortify hardware delivers continuous monitoring to stakeholder’s devices anywhere in the world capable of driving proactive asset management to ensure minimal downtime and first-trip remediation of issues.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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