Proof of Usefulness Report

Linkwave Technologies Ltd.

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+343
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Linkwave Technologies is a highly stable, established (1998) B2B distributor and integrator in the IoT/5G space with a verifiable team of 30+. While the submission relied on hyperbolic claims ('everyone uses my product') and confusing financial entries ('marketcap'), the underlying business demonstrates strong real-world utility and longevity. The score reflects a solid 'brick-and-mortar' tech distributor profile—reliable and useful, though lacking the high-growth viral potential of pure software plays. The discrepancy between the poor submission quality and the strong company fundamentals was a key scoring factor.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+9.60
Technical Innovation+7.50
Evidence Of Traction+19.13
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Functional Completeness+1.50
Subtotal+66.98
Usefulness Multiplierx5.12
Final Score+343

Project Details

Project URL
linkwave.co.uk
Description
Linkwave Technologies is a UK distributor working with major manufacturers, Semtech, Robustel, Lantronix, 2J, Panorama and more. We provide cellular wireless communication, IoT, LPWA, 2G, 4G & 5G products. We stock a range of cellular wireless routers and antenna solutions at our offices in Lincoln and provide a hands-on consultative service across our range. We specialise in location & timing products and solutions to a wide-ranging customer base, supporting markets including Transportation, Utilities, Environmental Monitoring, Medical, Security and Surveillance, Industrial, Agriculture, Smart Cities and Blue Light organisations. We deliver cellular wireless modules and finished products from leading global manufacturers, together with accessory products (antennas, cables etc.) and connectivity packages to allow customers to build a complete hardware platform. We offer technical support for our range of products, together with hardware and software development services, including integration, edge software development, containerised deployment and full stack integration, facilitating complete end to end IoT solution development. Our product range includes 5G and 4G cellular modules, Bluetooth modules, GNSS timing modules, 5G and 4G cellular routers and gateways, LoRaWAN gateways, edge compute gateways and antennas.

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