Proof of Usefulness Report

HGST

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+425
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

HGST is a legacy giant in data storage, now a subsidiary of Western Digital. The project demonstrates immense real-world utility and verified global reach, evidenced by the employee email domain (@hgst.com). However, the submission itself is low-effort with vague traction claims ('most people have used my product') and relies heavily on the historical success of the acquired brand rather than verified new project momentum. The score reflects the massive scale and utility of the technology, penalized significantly for being a legacy entity and the poor quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+150
Audience Reach Impact+120
Technical Innovation+51
Evidence Of Traction+95
Market Timing Relevance+20
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+438
Usefulness Multiplierx0.97
Final Score+425

Project Details

Project URL
Description
HGST has been acquired by Western Digital. Please visit Western Digital's company page for the latest company information. HGST is a global leader in data storage, unlocking potential by helping the world harness the power of data. With a deep understanding of industry needs and a changing technology landscape, HGST is driving data center transformation with innovative, proven, smarter storage solutions that optimize capacity, performance, efficiency and reliability with the lowest TCO. Trusted by the world’s largest organizations, HGST’S storage solutions are everywhere, touching lives and enabling possibilities for the enterprise, cloud computing and sophisticated infrastructures in healthcare, energy, finance and government. www.hgst.com We have manufacturing locations in the U.S., Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and China. Development laboratories are located in San Jose, CA and Rochester, MN, USA; and in Odawara and Fujisawa, Japan. Our sales and technical support offices are strategically located throughout Europe, Asia and North America. Our vision is to lead with innovative and reliable solutions which empower people to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content. Our mission is to sustainably deliver the industry's best customer experience through innovation, product breadth, quality and operational excellence. Some of our posts include forward-looking statements. For more information, read our disclaimer: http://www.hgst.com/forward-looking-statements

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