![]() Qlik is very quick: by default any data selected is loaded into memory, with the option of in-database working for larger datasets. Additional sources can be handled by optional connector packages - a connector for has recently been added, and others are available through the Qlik Market along with other extensions and applications for use with Qlik Sense.Ĭustomers can also link to the Qlik DataMarket to connect to public and commercial data sources (free and paid for) - including currency exchange rates, for example - to further help with their analyses. When a new Qlik Sense app is created you’re prompted to select the data to be used, with a choice between local spreadsheet files, ODBC and OLE DB databases and web files. These comprise one or more analysis/visualisation ‘sheets’ plus bookmarks (sheets with custom selections and filters applied) and stories, which are used to give annotated presentations based on Qlik Sense visualisations. Getting startedįirst port of call when you start the program is the Qlik Sense Desktop hub, which holds and organises Qlik Sense projects, which are referred to as ‘apps. It also allows these devices to be used not just to view, but also to build analyses and visualisations - although the format is restrictive on smaller displays and doesn’t allow device-specific capabilities to be leveraged. Instead the interface has been written using HTML5, enabling it to be rendered on any compatible smartphone or tablet. Native apps for mobile users are not available for Qlik Sense. ![]() Data connectivity is somewhat limited with this implementation (data sources have to be uploaded to the cloud), but it’s very usable with a free Basic edition available for up to five users and a more scalable Plus edition with more storage space available on subscription at $20/month per user. Lastly there’s a hosted version, Qlik Sense Cloud, which also delivers an almost identical interface to the Desktop product via a browser. The Enterprise edition also sports additional sharing, collaboration and governance features with a separate console for centralised management. Next comes Qlik Sense Enterprise, which runs on Windows servers employing the same QIX engine and interface as the Desktop edition - albeit served up via a browser. Multiple editionsįor our evaluation we downloaded Qlik Sense 2.2, which is available in a number of formats, the first of which, Qlik Sense Desktop, is a fully featured yet free-to-download Windows application capable of working with a variety of data sources without having to add anything to the package. As such, Qlik Sense is very much the lead product as far as new customers are concerned, and is therefore the subject of this review. QlikView, however, is aimed more at the centralised BI market (where IT and data professionals build applications for less skilled users), whereas Qlik Sense is designed to appeal to a broader audience of data specialists and generalist users alike. An earlier offering, QlikView, is still available and was recently updated to use the same associative engine and modern APIs as Qlik Sense. Qlik Sense also stands out from the competition courtesy of its associative data indexing engine (QIX).Ī minor complicating factor is that Qlik Sense isn’t the only BI application marketed by Qlik. It can be used with a variety of data sources and extended by way of add-ons that go a long way towards addressing any shortcomings. With its modern interface, Qlik Sense scores well in terms of ease of use, although it isn’t without issues in this department. ![]() ![]() Rated by Gartner as one of the leaders in Business Intelligence and Analytics, Qlik has long been a thorn in the side of Tableau and others in this highly competitive market. Licence tokens for Qlik Enterprise cost $1,500 each and can be allocated to named users or shared across multiple time-limited sessions Qlik Sense Desktop for Windows is a free download. Limited in terms of traditional reporting and collaboration Lack of wizards to suggest suitable visualisations Qlik Sense: Extensible BI and data visualisationĪ leader in BI and analytics, Qlik Sense and its associative data engine is an accessible application that works well, but may not quite meet the needs of more demanding customers.
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