Proof of Usefulness Report

Information Risk Management

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+622
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

IRM (Information Risk Management) is a verifiable, established cybersecurity consultancy and software provider (founded 1998, acquired by Altran/Capgemini). With a team of ~125 and high-profile enterprise clients (750+), the project demonstrates significant real-world scale and utility well above the calibration baseline. However, the submission quality is extremely poor, featuring false claims (reach: 'everyone', traction: 'most people') and unprofessional data entry ('ShadowWing'). The score reflects the strong underlying reality of the business entity, heavily penalized by low quality factors due to the inaccuracy of the submitted evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+9.6
Technical Innovation+11.25
Evidence Of Traction+13.5
Market Timing Relevance+9.5
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+67.35
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+622

Project Details

Project URL
irmsecurity.com
Description
IRM, part of the Capgemini Group, works to defend organisations against cyber threats. Founded in 1998, IRM provides visibility and control across entire cyber landscapes by combining more than two decades of consultancy with advanced technology. By covering all aspects of cybersecurity governance to automated threat intelligence, IRM supports organisations at every step of their cyber maturity journey. Enabling organisations to comply with ever-evolving standards, legislation and regulation is a key objective for IRM; as cybersecurity experts we collaborate with manufacturers, suppliers and government regulators ensuring we’re abreast with the latest research and development. We assist organisations in adopting good practice from software development (including mobile and IoT) and applying it to the broader requirements of each industry.

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