Proof of Usefulness Report

HNC

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+346
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

HNC (HealthNetConnections) is a verifiable, established healthcare technology provider in the UK/Europe with significant traction (~$6M revenue, 90+ NHS Trusts, acquired by Asker Healthcare in 2025). The project has high real-world utility in clinical workflows and imaging. However, the submission quality is extremely poor: it contains inaccurate data (claiming 350 employees vs. ~21 verified, listing 'everyone' as the audience for a B2B product), unprofessional responses ('most people have used my product', submitter name 'StarHeart'), and lazy evidence. While the business itself is solid (comparable to or larger than the calibration benchmark), the PoU score is penalized due to the lack of credible, verified detail provided by the submitter.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+27.00
Audience Reach Impact+9.60
Technical Innovation+9.00
Evidence Of Traction+17.00
Market Timing Relevance+7.00
Functional Completeness+0.12
Subtotal+69.72
Usefulness Multiplierx0.99
Calibration Factor+5.0
Final Score+346

Project Details

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Description
HNC (HealthNetConnections ) is a leading provider of healthcare technology to the UK and Europe. Our solutions can help enhance your workflow, save time, reduce errors and improve communication, allowing you to focus on providing quality clinical care. Here in the UK, you can find our solutions implemented in over 90 NHS Trusts. More than 250 hospitals, clinics and practices trust HNC with their imaging, reporting and data sharing technology. Certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2018 standards, you can be assured that quality and customer experience are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be in partnership with GE Healthcare, providing exclusive service and distribution for the ViewPoint™ and Trium CTG Online™ applications across the UK and Iberia, offering a truly unified solution across a wide range of ultrasound and women’s health specialities. More recently, we are excited to have partnered with Trice Imaging to offer their cloud-based image sharing, collaboration, consultation, archiving and reporting solution for ultrasound imaging, Tricefy®. As a truly cloud-based platform, Tricefy offers, in our view, unrivalled ability to share imaging with patients and colleagues quickly and securely. Follow us on Twitter - @hncdotnet

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