Proof of Usefulness Report

Practical Software Solutions

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+328
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Practical Software Solutions is a well-established Sage partner with significant operational scale (125 employees, ~$17M implied annual revenue) and verified longevity (est. 1993). While the project demonstrates high real-world utility in the horticulture and manufacturing ERP sectors, the submission quality is poor, containing exaggerated audience claims ('everyone', 'most people') and a mismatched submitter name ('DeepKeeper'). The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals, heavily penalized for low-quality submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+3.00
Technical Innovation+9.00
Evidence Of Traction+17.00
Market Timing Relevance+7.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+57.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+328

Project Details

Project URL
practicalsoftwaresolutions.com
Description
Established in 1993, Practical Software Solutions provides innovative and award-winning software services for the manufacturing, distribution, construction, horticulture, and agriculture industries. We are a Sage-only partner, with options ranging from Sage Intacct to Sage X3 to Sage CRE products. With the help of Metrolina Greenhouses, Practical Software Solutions helped develop Grower Vertical, the leading horticulture-specific solution. Grower Vertical has expanded into the agriculture industry as well, helping more growers find seamless integration in their growing operations.

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