Proof of Usefulness Report

Software Defined Automation

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+535
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project 'Software Defined Automation' (SDA) is a legitimate, venture-backed company (approx. $12.4M funding, ~30 employees) pioneering Industrial DevOps and PLC virtualization. While the project itself demonstrates high real-world utility, technical innovation, and verifiable traction through partnerships (e.g., Schneider Electric, Insight Partners), the submission quality is extremely poor (filler text, false claims like 'most people have used my product', and vague details). The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals verified externally, significantly penalized by the low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+80.0
Technical Innovation+127.5
Evidence Of Traction+130.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+655
Usefulness Multiplierx0.817
Final Score+535

Project Details

Description
Software Defined Automationis in the Manufacturing Tech Industry

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