Proof of Usefulness Report

TD Next

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+35
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project refers to 'TD Next', a legitimate business unit of Telecom Design and a major partner in the Sigfox IoT ecosystem. However, the submission contains significant red flags indicating low credibility or a spam entry: the name 'BlazeShade' is unrelated, the traction claim 'most people have used my product' is demonstrably false for niche B2B hardware, and the audience reach is incorrectly stated as 'everyone'. Furthermore, the primary ecosystem (Sigfox) filed for bankruptcy in 2022 and is currently in judicial reorganization, severely impacting market timing and relevance.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+9.0
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+1.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+32.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+35

Project Details

Project URL
td-next.com
Description
Telecom Design technological Business Unit. Internet of Things global enabler. Our activity in a nutshell: RF modules for IoT We provide a wide range of SIGFOX certified Class 0 modules from simple AT command modems to compact state-of-the-art devices with integrated antennas for geolocalisation. EVB and SDK available. 95% of deployed SIGFOX connected devices worldwide are powered by TD next modules. http://rfmodules.td-next.com Industrial camera modules for imaging applications We provide a range of high-quality, cost-effective and short time-to-market camera modules from VGA to 5MP. Evaluation Kits available for VGA and 5MP modules. http://cammodules.td-next.com All our products are distributed through Avnet Memec | Silica. We work hand-in-hand with Avnet Memec | Silica to provide full support and full customer service. Key partners: - Avnet Memec | Silica - SIGFOX - Silicon Labs

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