
Ask TCI Any Question (ATAQ)
Ask TCI Any Question (ATAQ) is a specialized information service designed to protect a client's anonymity while providing unpublished, difficult-to-get, non-confidential information. ATAQ is designed to go beyond database searches, the information from which is frequently incomplete, inaccurate, or not timely. The service provides "essential to have" rather than "nice to know" information. Response time is fast, usually within two business days. Client requests are handled by senior staff specialists with access to worldwide resources. The service allows a client's request to be billed in units of time. Each month the client is provided with an activity report.