Description TIAX takes technology that is not quite ready for the business world and turns in into innovative, commercial platforms ready for clients to adapt and use. The company offers research and development services for private industry and government agencies through its 50 laboratories located around the country. It specializes in technology and product development work for clients in transportation, consumer products, food services, energy, health care, and chemicals. TIAX also performs R&D work for the US government. TIAX was formed in 2002 when former Lucent Technologies executive Kenan Sahin (TIAX president) acquired the Technology and Innovation practice of consulting firm Arthur D. Little.