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December 2021

2021 - The Year of Innovations for "Jobs to be Done"

While COVID-19 continues to cause devastating disruption to the global economy more than two years into the pandemic, it is also continuing to force remarkable innovation across different industries. Companies have found new ways to sell, service and operate during the crisis. For me, there is one common theme for these innovative companies, including Qlik, and it is “Jobs to be Done.”

Migrating Data During a Merger or Acquisition

Since I’m now migrating NodeGraph’s processes to Qlik, I thought it may be a good time to talk about migrating data during a merger or acquisition. There are many aspects to consider. Here are some of my thoughts on why companies merge or migrate data landscapes, common M&A migration pitfalls and how to avoid them, the time and cost involved migrating data during a merger or acquisition, and other topics.

SaaS in 60 - Catalog KPI and Qlik Lineage Connectors

Catalog KPIs: These KPIs help you understand key metrics of apps, data, notes, automations and monitored charts viewable in the catalog. The indicators represent usage and views of each item such as how many apps are using a particular data set, what items are being used most- including a trend indicator showing more, less or no change in views over a 28 day period.

Data Hub, Fabric or Mesh? Part 1 of 2

Over the course of my next two blog posts, I would like to share my thoughts around a debate raging in data architecture circles. The bone of contention? That the 21st century needs a new data management paradigm for modern analytics. First up, I’ll frame the argument and explain the two prominent approaches of data hub and data fabric. Then, I’ll cover data mesh and compare all three architectures. As always, I’d love to get your input, feedback, queries and comments!

Qlik Reporting Service - Brief Overview and Quick Demo - Part 1

This video provides a brief introduction of the Qlik Reporting Service and quick demo. More detailed demonstrations, best practices and tips when using it with Qlik Application Automation and Qlik Sense are in part 2 of this video: This initial release of the Qlik Reporting Service provides multi-channel, multi-page report output distribution and delivery of Qlik Sense insights to your organization either using a public API or Reporting Service connectors available in Qlik Application Automation.

Qlik Reporting Service - Build-out Demonstration and Bursting Example - Part 2

This video provides more detailed build-out demonstrations, best practices and tips when using the Qlik Report Service with Qlik Application Automation and Qlik Sense. This initial release of the Qlik Reporting Service provides multi-channel, multi-page report output distribution and delivery of Qlik Sense insights to your organization either using a public API or Reporting Service connectors available in Qlik Application Automation.

Qlik Reporting Service - Brief Overview with Detailed Demonstrations - Part 1 and Part 2

Chapter Index Below! This video provides a brief introduction of the Qlik Reporting Service and more detailed demonstrations, best practices and tips when using it with Qlik Application Automation and Qlik Sense. Contains both Part 1 (short overview / brief demo) and Part 2 (more detail buildout and usage) This initial release of the Qlik Reporting Service provides multi-channel, multi-page report output distribution and delivery of Qlik Sense insights to your organization either using a public API or Reporting Service connectors available in Qlik Application Automation.

Australia's Department of Skills & Education and MinterEllison Discuss Our Digital Future

As businesses and governments worldwide struggle with the challenges of the current pandemic, making rapid use of real-time data has proven to be a very powerful tool. This video takes a look at how data is being used in organizations across Australia including the Department of Skills and Education, and MinterEllison.

4 Tips for Recognizing and Avoiding Analytics Bias

One of the key cornerstones of the emerging field of ethical, explainable AI is recognizing and avoiding bias. As AI takes on a greater role in organizations with sometimes opaque calculations, there is an increased urgency in many businesses to get ahead of these challenges, and companies, such as IBM, Salesforce and Microsoft, have already added roles specifically with the aim of ensuring that ethics are a key consideration of AI.

A Finance Leader's Guide to Data Modernization

In today’s tech-forward companies, CFOs are tasked with managing and overseeing an increasingly expansive domain of systems and technologies to thrive. The rise of regulatory considerations, novel market drivers and a globally connected business environment is creating an entirely new set of pressures on both the structure of the department and on leadership.

It's An Exciting Future in Music When We Have Clean Data

Hello, I’m Imogen Heap – musician and tech founder. Now, I know what you might be thinking. Why is a musician and composer talking to me about data? Well, for any of you that follow my work, you will know that I am a bit of a data nerd, and that’s why I loved speaking to Joe DosSantos on the latest Data Brilliant podcast. A lot of my music is powered by data. In fact, Joe and I discussed my love for how technology and data inspires me to be more creative. Want to know how?

Qlik and UiPath - The Power of Active Intelligence and Enterprise Workflows for Action

The business world is rapidly pivoting all the time. Strategic shifts, reprioritization and being first all require being smart while moving fast. The value of agility has never stood out more due to the need to react to new realties in everything from public health, remote and in-office business policies and workflows, to broader economic concerns like supply chain as we move into recovery and revitalization.