Proof of Usefulness Report

North Texas Smart Cities Summit

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+38
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The North Texas Smart Cities Summit was a legitimate regional B2B event (confirmed 2017-2018) attended by ~300 municipal and tech leaders with sponsors like AT&T and Cisco. However, the project submission is extremely poor, featuring demonstrably false claims ('most people have used my product', audience is 'everyone') and misused terminology ('marketcap' for revenue). While the underlying business had real-world utility and verified historical traction, the submission's lack of seriousness and the dormant nature of the event significantly penalize the score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.5
Audience Reach Impact+3.6
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+9.0
Market Timing Relevance+2.4
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+34.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+38

Project Details

Project URL
smartcitiesntx.com
Description
FutureCities LLC brings together key IoT stakeholders to harness their collective resources for transformative results. We are a leading networking authority partnered with top universities, local governments and technology councils. We help cities become smarter through a combination of advocacy and action. Our programs help local officials, city planners and IT leaders to understand: Planning Fundamentals and Blueprints, Case Studies, Policy, Security, and active Federal & State level Initiatives.

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