Proof of Usefulness Report

Wind River

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+601
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project refers to Wind River Systems, a verified and historically significant provider of embedded real-time operating systems (VxWorks) and Linux solutions founded in 1981. While the submission quality is extremely poor—citing outdated market capitalization ($750M vs. actual $4.3B acquisition by Aptiv) and offering vague claims ('everyone' as audience)—the underlying entity is a critical pillar of the global aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. The score reflects the massive verifiable utility and traction of the company (scaling >400 points above the baseline) while applying heavy penalties for the lack of evidence and effort in the response itself.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+190.0
Audience Reach Impact+126.0
Technical Innovation+108.0
Evidence Of Traction+142.5
Market Timing Relevance+64.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+633
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+601

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Windriver Systems is a Computer Software company located in 401 E Corporate Dr, Lewisville, Texas, United States.

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