Proof of Usefulness Report

IOSecure

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+58
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes a legitimate B2B IT consultancy (IOSecure) but contains major red flags indicating a low-quality or potentially fraudulent submission. The submitter 'WhisperStone' (likely a gaming alias) makes factually false claims about audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product'). While the underlying company has real-world utility, the submission fails to provide credible evidence, resulting in a low score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+30
Evidence Of Traction+10
Market Timing Relevance+40
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+80
Usefulness Multiplierx0.72
Final Score+58

Project Details

Project URL
Description
IOSecure Internet Operations Inc. is a medium-sized IT consulting company. We deliver complex technology solutions that support our customers' growth, transformation and potential for innovation. Our success is built on the success of our customers. Our core services include: • Network Consulting and Managed Services • Network Architecture and Strategy • Security and Risk Analysis • Project and Program Management • System Administration and Support • Assessments and Roadmaps • Procurement Services It’s hard to imagine now, but at one time IOSecure was just getting started. That was more than twenty years ago – in 1994 – and we were founded on the principles of becoming the best network and security company in Canada. Our focus? Helping C-Level business leaders and IT innovators get value out of their technology investments. Since that time we have: • Been a Cisco Certified Partner for 22 years • Grown to a team of 35+ Consultants and Project Managers • Listed on the Canadian Profit 500 twice in the last 5 years for the fastest growing firms in Canada. • Helped hundreds of organizations solve their network and IT challenges. • Recognized as the 2017 Cisco Canada Digitization and Innovation Partner of the Year, out of 1800 partners. • Been the only BC Cisco Partner focused on delivering unique solutions tailored to individual clients with the ability to address Cloud, IoT, Data centre, WAN, LAN, WLAN, Security, UC and UCS needs.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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