Proof of Usefulness Report

SmartTech Asia

Analysis completed on 2/11/2026

+22
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate, long-standing trade show ('SmartCards Expo' / 'SmartTech Asia') established in 1999. However, the submission quality is critically low, relying on copy-pasted text from 2016 (referencing 'this year' and 2020 targets). Claims such as 'everyone' for audience and 'most people have used my product' are demonstrably false for a B2B event. While the underlying entity has historical traction, the submission fails to provide verifiable current metrics, resulting in a score reflecting minimal proven utility based on the provided input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+8.75
Audience Reach Impact+3.00
Technical Innovation+3.00
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+2.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+20.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+22

Project Details

Description
Launched in 1999, SmartCards Expo has spearheaded the Secure Identification Revolution in India. As a result of its pioneering efforts, India has witnessed promising growth of Smart Card, e-Security, RFID, Biometrics, and other similar security technologies in the country. SmartCards Expo with its co-located Events, is the only Exhibition/Conference of its kind in South Asia. IoT India Expo 2016 in the new addition this year. Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical objects — devices, vehicles, buildings, cars, electronic appliances, lights in households and commercial environments, alarm clocks, speaker systems, vending machines and a myriad other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity. IoT technology links smart objects to the Internet, enabling them to exchange data, thus bringing information to users with much greater security. India aims to capture 20 per cent of the market share in the IoT sector, which would be worth US$300 billion by 2020. Meet the sphere leaders from all over the world participating in our Smartcardsexpo 2016.

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