Proof of Usefulness Report

N2W

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+711

Proof of Usefulness Score

Category Standard

N2WS is a highly successful, verified enterprise backup platform acquired by Veeam in 2018. While the submission itself was of very low quality (containing generic and inaccurate claims such as 'everyone' being the audience), the underlying business has proven, high-value real-world utility and significant market traction in the AWS/Azure ecosystem. The score reflects the strong external evidence of the project's success, despite the poor response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+27.0

Audience Reach Impact+13.6

Technical Innovation+12.0

Evidence Of Traction+19.0

Market Timing Relevance+9.0

Functional Completeness+0.25

Subtotal80.85 (Scaled x10 for Calibration)

Usefulness Multiplierx0.88

Final Score+711

Project Details

Project URL

n2ws.com

Description

N2W Software (now N2WS) provides a cloud-native backup and recovery platform designed for AWS and Azure environments. Their solution focuses on simplifying, automating, and optimizing cloud data protection, offering features like immutable backups, ransomware protection, and smart data lifecycle management. The company was founded in 2012 and acquired by Veeam in January 2018.

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