Proof of Usefulness Report

Ingram Micro

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+622
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The submission represents Ingram Micro Inc., a verified Fortune 100 global technology distributor with verifiable revenue exceeding $50B and a massive global footprint (160+ countries). While the submission text itself is low-effort (e.g., 'most people have used my product'), the underlying entity's scale, infrastructure utility, and market dominance are undeniable. The email domain (@ingrammicro.com) validates the internal origin. The score reflects top-tier traction and reach, penalized slightly for the lack of specific detail in the response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+142.5
Audience Reach Impact+180.0
Technical Innovation+72.0
Evidence Of Traction+225.0
Market Timing Relevance+54.0
Functional Completeness+3.0
Subtotal+676.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+622

Project Details

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Description
Ingram Micro Inc., a Fortune 100 company, No.76 on the 2013 Fortune 500, is the world’s largest wholesale technology distributor & a global leader in IT supply-chain, mobile device lifecycle services and logistics solutions. We distribute & market a large variety of technology and mobility products from leading companies, such as Acer, Apple, Cisco, Hewlett-Packard (“HP”), IBM, Lenovo, Microsoft, Samsung & many others. As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics and mobility solutions, technical support, financial services and product aggregation & distribution. Since its beginnings in 1979, Ingram Micro has connected technology solution providers with vendors worldwide, identifying markets and technologies that shape the IT industry. The company supports global operations through an extensive sales & distribution network throughout North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Latin America & Asia-Pacific: • Local sales offices and/or representatives in 37 countries •119 distribution centers worldwide •Representing more than 1,700 vendors •Serving more than 200,000 resellers in approximately 160 countries •Providing support through approximately 20,800 world-wide associates •The only global broad-based IT distributor with significant Asia-Pacific presence

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