Proof of Usefulness Report

Ricoh USA Inc.

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+656
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The submission represents Ricoh USA, a verified entity with massive scale, global reach, and established utility in business hardware and services. While the project (the company itself) scores exceptionally high on real-world utility, reach, and traction due to its verifiable market position, the submission quality is extremely poor. Key data points (revenue/market cap) are factually incorrect or entered as typos (2.5M vs Multi-Billion), and descriptions are lazy ('everyone', 'most people'). The score reflects the immense value of the Ricoh brand and infrastructure, heavily penalized by the lack of specific evidence and poor data entry in this specific submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+200.0
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+190.0
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+722.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.908
Final Score+656

Project Details

Project URL
Description
At Ricoh, we assist our customers in improving their key business processes through the integration of our award-winning hardware with the correct software enablers and people resources to provide a tailored, turnkey solution. Ricoh focus is on the following five key areas within your organization: >Reduce Total Cost of Ownership >Improve Business Processes >Ensure Information Security >Facilitate Regulatory Compliance >Aid Environmental Sustainability

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