Proof of Usefulness Report

IBM

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+768
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

The submission represents IBM, a global technology leader with immense reach, utility, and traction. Despite the submission containing data inconsistencies (e.g., Project Name 'IBM' vs Name 'SwiftShade', Market Cap listed as Monthly Revenue, and vague traction claims), the verifiable identity of the entity commands a high score. The project scores exceptionally well on Utility, Reach, and Traction due to IBM's establish market position ($153B+ cap, 100-year history). However, the 'Response Quality' is penalized significantly due to the low-effort data entry and field mismatches.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+200.0
Technical Innovation+135.0
Evidence Of Traction+175.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+7.5
Subtotal+835
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+768

Project Details

Project URL
Description
International Business Machines Corporation operates as an integrated solutions and services company worldwide. Its Cloud & Cognitive Software segment offers software for vertical and domain-specific solutions in health, financial services, and Internet of Things (IoT), weather, and security software and services application areas; and customer information control system and storage, and analytics and integration software solutions to support client mission critical on-premise workloads in banking, airline, and retail industries. It also offers middleware and data platform software, including Red Hat, which enables the operation of clients' hybrid multi-cloud environments; and Cloud Paks, WebSphere distributed, and analytics platform software, such as DB2 distributed, information integration, and enterprise content management, as well as IoT, Blockchain and AI/Watson platforms. The company's Global Business Services segment offers business consulting services; system integration, application management, maintenance, and support services for packaged software; finance, procurement, talent and engagement, and industry-specific business process outsourcing services; and IT infrastructure and platform services. Its Global Technology Services segment provides project, managed, outsourcing, and cloud-delivered services for enterprise IT infrastructure environments; and IT infrastructure support services. The company's Systems segment offers servers for businesses, cloud service providers, and scientific computing organizations; data storage products and solutions; and z/OS, an enterprise operating system, as well as Linux. Its Global Financing segment provides lease, installment payment, loan financing, short-term working capital financing, and remanufacturing and remarketing services. The company was formerly known as Computing-Tabulating-Recording Co. and changed its name to International Business Machines Corporation in 1924. The company was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in Armonk, New York.

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