Why Move to Qlik Cloud?

Why Now? The Pressure to Modernise Is Real

Let’s face it, traditional client-managed solutions like QlikView and older versions of Qlik Sense served us well in the past. But in today’s data-first economy, they’re showing their age.

Maintaining infrastructure, either on physical or virtual private networks, means higher costs, more manual upkeep, and limited agility. You’ve got to manage your own servers, worry about upgrades, and often rely on a handful of internal experts to keep everything running.

With Qlik Cloud, those headaches go away. You’re shifting from a tech-heavy, resource-draining setup to a flexible, scalable, and AI-powered solution, without sacrificing the power and familiarity of the Qlik ecosystem.

Cloud Modernisation with Real Cost Efficiency

One of the most compelling reasons to move to Qlik Cloud is the pricing model.

Unlike traditional licensing where you’re charged per user, Qlik Cloud uses capacity-based pricing. You pay based on the amount of data analysed and not the number of people who might log in. This model makes it easier to predict costs, scale efficiently, and avoid overpaying for underutilised seats.

And infrastructure? That’s Qlik’s problem now, not yours. Say goodbye to patching servers, managing backups, or monitoring performance logs. Qlik’s Cloud platform team handles the daily maintenance, letting your team focus on insights and turning these into action.

Need to scale? The Qlik Cloud subscription supports up to 100,000 users, giving you plenty of room to grow.

Seamless Migration Without the Stress

One of the biggest blockers to cloud migration is fear of disruption. But here’s the good news: Qlik’s got you covered.

The Qlik Cloud migration tool and services that make migration straightforward, even for complex deployments. With the Qlik Analytics Migration Tool, organisations can automate much of the transition from QlikView, Qlik Sense, or NPrinting to Qlik Cloud.

And you don’t have to do it all at once. The platform supports phased migrations, so you can test the waters with selected apps or departments before going all in. This means less risk, more control, and a much smoother path forward.

AI-Powered Insights Without the Learning Curve

One of the most exciting aspects of Qlik Cloud is how it brings AI directly into the analytics experience, with features like Qlik Predict and Qlik Answers.

Qlik Predict allows you to apply machine learning models directly within Qlik to forecast trends, predict outcomes, and support proactive decision-making. Perfect for sales forecasting, churn analysis, or supply chain planning predictions.

Qlik Answers introduces GenAI-powered conversational analytics. It allows users to ask natural language questions even from unstructured sources like documents, emails, or support tickets and receive instant, contextual insights. Either directly within the assistant chat-box or embedded directly into a Qlik Analytics dashboard. You may have heard about Gen AI hallucinations, this is not an issue with Qlik Answers. Responses are based on your business data and not the mass random internet data. Thus, it always gives business specific answers, importantly says ‘don’t know’ rather than finding some spurious answer.

This eliminates a significant development cost of a client-managed solution, making unstructured data analysis accessible to business users using everyday language.

Together, Qlik represents a leap forward in AI-driven self-service analytics, helping organisations unlock more value from their data, wherever it lives, and however it’s structured.

End-to-End Data Integration and Automation

Let’s talk data pipelines. They can be complex, messy, and hard to scale. But Qlik Cloud brings order to the chaos with a full suite of integration and automation tools.

With Qlik Talend Cloud, you get secure, real-time change data capture capabilities that allow continuous data replication across systems. This is great for hybrid environments or gradual migrations.

Meanwhile, Qlik Automate gives teams the power to build cross-platform workflows with no-code automation. Whether it’s automating report generation, syncing data between systems, or triggering alerts based on thresholds, it’s all built right into the Qlik Cloud experience.

No problem if your data is behind a firewall, Qlik has data gateways that provide secure connections to Qlik Cloud.

Built for Scale and Innovation

Qlik Cloud isn’t just a modern take on Qlik. It’s built for the future. That includes:

• Flexible capacity upgrades as your data needs grow
• Expanded limits on app size and concurrent reloads
• Multi-region hosting options for global compliance
• Native support for AI and machine learning workloads

With Qlik’s commitment to continuous updates and innovation, you’re never left behind. New features roll out regularly without installation, downtime, or disruption.

Planning Your Move: What to Consider

Before diving into a migration, a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what to keep in mind.

1. Capacity and Usage

Get a clear picture of your current app sizes, reload schedules, and concurrent usage. Qlik Cloud offers tools to help map these factors and match them to available capacity tiers.

2. Region Availability and Compliance

Need to comply with data sovereignty regulations? Qlik Cloud supports multi-region tenancy, but availability may vary depending on features like Talend Cloud or app chaining. Make sure to verify these for your specific needs.

3. Governance and Security

Rest assured, Qlik Cloud is built with enterprise-grade governance in mind. Role-based access, audit trails, and encryption come standard. Still, it’s worth revisiting your governance policies as part of the migration process.

4. What Sets Climber Apart in Your Migration Journey

As one of Qlik’s leading Elite partners, Climber has helped organisations across Europe and the UK migrate from client-managed Qlik environments to Qlik Cloud with confidence.

We don’t just move your apps. We work with you to reimagine your data strategy, identify opportunities for automation and AI integration, and ensure that your analytics foundation is future-ready.

Whether you need hands-on technical support, strategic planning, or user training, we’re here to help every step of the way.

Wrapping Things Up

Migrating to Qlik Cloud isn’t just a tech upgrade. It’s a strategic move that sets the stage for smarter, faster, and more scalable analytics. You’re not only cutting infrastructure costs and simplifying operations, but also unlocking AI, automation, and real-time insights that simply weren’t possible in the old setup.

Qlik Cloud is ready. Your data’s ready. Are you?

Taking the first step is easier than you think. Contact Climber today to explore your options, map out your migration plan, and see how Qlik Cloud can elevate your data game.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I migrate QlikView apps directly to Qlik Cloud?
A: Yes. While not every QlikView app is 1 to 1 transferrable, Qlik offers tools and templates to convert and optimise them for Qlik Cloud.

Q: What happens to my existing user access and permissions?
A: These can be mapped and replicated in Qlik Cloud using role-based access controls.

Q: Is it possible to run QlikView or Qlik Sense client-managed and Qlik Cloud side by side during transition?
A: Absolutely. Many customers run hybrid setups during phased migrations.

Q: How secure is Qlik Cloud?
A: Qlik Cloud adheres to ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and more. Plus, you control your data regions and governance policies. Read more about trust and security on Qlik’s website.

Q: Can non-technical users create and interact with predictive models in Qlik Cloud?
A: Yes. Qlik Predict allows users to apply machine learning models directly within the platform using a guided, no-code interface. Business users can easily forecast trends, detect anomalies, and uncover key drivers, all without needing to write code or build models from scratch.

Q: Is it easy to automate workflows and processes within Qlik Cloud?
A: Very. Qlik Automate is a no-code automation tool built into the platform that lets users create workflows across applications and systems. You can automate tasks like report generation, data refreshes, or alerting without manual intervention or scripting.

Q: Does Qlik Cloud offer tools for real-time data replication and integration?
A: Yes. Through Qlik Talend Cloud, Qlik Cloud supports secure, real-time change data capture (CDC) to replicate and integrate data across various systems. This ensures that your analytics always reflect the latest data, whether from cloud sources, on-prem systems, or streaming feeds.

Q: How does Qlik Cloud support compliance with regional data regulations?
A: Qlik Cloud offers multi-region hosting, allowing you to select data residency options that align with regional regulations and compliance requirements. You can choose specific regions for your tenant, apps, and data to ensure your deployment adheres to legal and corporate governance standards.