Proof of Usefulness Report

QTS Data Centers

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+464
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

QTS Data Centers is a verified digital infrastructure giant with a multi-billion dollar valuation and massive real-world utility, far exceeding the provided '750M marketcap' claim. However, the submission itself is low-effort (e.g., 'most people have used my product', vague tech descriptions), which significantly penalizes the Quality Factors and Response Quality scores. The final score reflects the immense reality of the project's scale (calibration: 400-700 range) dampened by the lack of specific evidence in the application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+117.6
Audience Reach Impact+91.2
Technical Innovation+40.8
Evidence Of Traction+95.0
Market Timing Relevance+38.0
Functional Completeness+2.0
Subtotal+384.6
Usefulness Multiplierx1.2
Final Score+462

Project Details

Description
QTS is the digital infrastructure leader – Powered by People, driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation. We have a 20-year track record of designing, building and operating world-class data centers, delivering the critical infrastructure for the world’s largest and fastest-growing companies. We have more than 75 data centers in operation or under development across the United States and Europe.

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