Proof of Usefulness Report

Tri Plc.

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+251
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project 'Tri Plc.' corresponds to Triangle Research International, a legitimate and established PLC manufacturer (founded ~1993, not 2008). However, the submission quality is extremely low, containing vague claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and inaccurate data (confusing market cap with revenue, likely exaggerated team size of 125 vs actual ~15). The PoU score acknowledges the real-world existence and utility of the hardware business (revenue likely ~$2M-$5M, aligning with calibration targets) but applies significant penalties (0.5 Quality Factor) for the unprofessional and unverifiable nature of the submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+93.75
Audience Reach Impact+30.00
Technical Innovation+37.50
Evidence Of Traction+75.00
Market Timing Relevance+25.00
Functional Completeness+2.50
Subtotal+263.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+251

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Triangle Research International. The Custom Built Controller and PLC specialist for OEM. We supply automation integrators and original equipment manufacturers with custom and application ready industrial programmable logic controllers that are Internet of Things (IoT) capable.

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