Proof of Usefulness Report

Zenner Connect

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+46
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission presents a significant identity mismatch: the project is named 'StarShade' but the description refers to 'Zenner Connect AG', a legitimate IoT company. While the company description is coherent and technical, the submission quality is critically low. Claims such as 'most people have used my product' are objectively false for a specialized B2B IoT provider, and the audience reach of 'everyone' is inaccurate. The verified email domain suggests a connection to the real company, but the contradictory and hyperbolic input data results in a score reflecting a failed submission rather than the company's actual potential.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75
Real World Utility Quality+1
Audience Reach Impact+30
Audience Reach Impact Quality+0.5
Technical Innovation+65
Technical Innovation Quality+1
Evidence Of Traction+10
Evidence Of Traction Quality+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+70
Market Timing Relevance Quality+1
Functional Completeness+10
Response Quality Quality+0.5
Subtotal+40
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+46

Project Details

Project URL
zennerconnect.com
Description
ZENNER Connect AG develops IoT solutions and supports energy suppliers, cities and companies in the area of digital change. The focus is on the development of innovative end-to-end solutions as well as a consulting - tailored on the requirements of the customers. Together with leading IoT companies, ZENNER Connect offers a complete package from sensor and actuator technology, over gateways and network servers to web applications. The goal is to combine the customer's experience with the IoT competence of ZENNER Connect. The technical basis for the smart solutions of ZENNER Connect are so-called low power wide area networks (LPWAN) such as LoRaWAN™ and SIGFOX - wireless telecommunication networks with long range and low energy consumption.

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