Question 1

Is Competitive Intelligence legal?

Accepted Answer

Yes. QUAS operates exclusively within legal and ethical frameworks, gathering information from public sources and willing human sources. We do not engage in espionage, hacking, or theft of trade secrets. ISO 27001 certified.

Question 2

How are you different from CI software tools?

Accepted Answer

CI platforms show only public signals. QUAS deploys HUMINT protocols — direct ethical engagement with primary sources including former employees, partners, and recent buyers — to capture private insights no software can access. We deliver conclusions, not dashboards.

Question 3

Who handles our confidential data?

Accepted Answer

QUAS is ISO 27001 certified. All data is handled under strict NDAs, processed only by senior analysts, encrypted and access-controlled. Compliant with UK GDPR and US data protection standards.

Question 4

What is the typical engagement timeline?

Accepted Answer

Most engagements run 2 to 6 weeks. RFP forensic analysis delivers findings within 10 to 14 business days. We begin with a scoping call to align on Key Intelligence Questions before any work commences.

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I founded QUAS because I watched multi-million dollar decisions being made on data that was, at best, corporate fiction. In high-stakes markets, silence from a competitor isn't inactivity. It's a move you haven't detected yet.

I founded QUAS because I watched multi-million dollar decisions being made on data that was, at best, corporate fiction. In high-stakes markets, silence from a competitor isn't inactivity. It's a move you haven't detected yet.

Eimantas Raziunas

BA

MSc

Frequently Asked Questions.

Is Competitive Intelligence legal?

How are you different from CI software tools?

How much does a QUAS engagement cost?

What is the typical engagement timeline?

Who handles our confidential data?