Project Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
QlikView is a highly effective management tool, allowing a broad area of analysis.
What is most valuable?
QlikView is based on a different technology from OLAP technology. Called AQL ™ (Associative Query Logic), this technology has been patented since 1994.
If there is no need rethinking QlikView OLAP cubes, development and implementation of new elements, reconfiguring the graphical interface. Also, working with databases is much more flexible. Thus reducing the time and that the costs of implementing new analysis / reports.
QlikView is easy to use, letting you easily analyze large volumes of data! Interactive graphical interface to predominantly assures unquestionable advantage over other applications. From a few clicks you can find any information in your database, no matter how "hidden" or detailed as!
QlikView is a highly effective management tool, allowing a broad area of analysis. Virtually any existing information in the database the company can be valued by this application, stimulating her performance in an integrated context.
• Qlikview has its own ETL engine built-in
• You can analyze millions of data - QlikView is easy to use, letting you easily analyze large volumes of data!
• Time to implement - Any user / manager can define its own set of analyzes
• Partner Network – Qlikview has more than 1000 partners world wide
• Development - Qlikview has Scripting
• 64-bit in-RAM DB - Qlikview is faster than Tableau
• QlikView is based on a different technology from OLAP technology. Called AQL ™ (Associative Query Logic), this technology has been patented since 1994.
• Interactive graphical interface - Extremely intuitive interface (requires almost no training);
What needs improvement?
QlikView should give you just that: gather, provide access to, and analyze data and information about their company operations
So, QlikView has little success by itself, so we have to go with: ERP, CRM, or some planning and estimation solutions (this would take what-if scenarios) which means other costs besides the costs of implementing QlikView
This is why QlikView offers the possibility to perform what-if scenarios.
• QlikView has little success by itself, so we have to go with: ERP, CRM, or some planning and estimation solutions (this would take what-if scenarios) which means other costs besides the costs of implementing QlikView
• QlikView can display better analysis but it takes more skill and time to develop/design than with Tableau.
• Qlikview it is stronger than Tableau for reporting only, but it requires more training and is less intuitive than Tableau
• You have to employ IT specialist
• It is limited by RAM, so Qlikview is not very scalable
I chose QlikView specialization rather than other BI solution available on the market due to the advantages this technology offers:- Good price compared to other solutions;
- Flexible licensing system (but not complicated and consists of dozens of modules that other solutions);
- Very little development time;
- Easy maintenance;
- Ability to provide Business Intelligence Off-The-Shelf.
- In QlikView, you can develop yourself analyzes you need in just minutes
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
BI Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Has valuable associative data model providing comprehensive insights across various business functions
Pros and Cons
- "The platform's most valuable feature is its associative data model. It allows me to discover hidden data and gain insights that are not immediately visible."
- "The product's visual capabilities could be improved. The graphs and visualizations are not as aesthetic or easy to create."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution primarily for business intelligence. It’s commonly applied in the financial, human resources, and sales sectors, providing comprehensive insights across various business functions.
What is most valuable?
The platform's most valuable feature is its associative data model. It allows me to discover hidden data and gain insights that are not immediately visible.
What needs improvement?
The product's visual capabilities could be improved. The graphs and visualizations are not as aesthetic or easy to create.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using QlikView since 2012.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable. I rate the stability a ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The platform is highly scalable. I have worked on projects with up to five servers to ensure scalability for large numbers of users.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have also used Power BI. The main difference is that QlikView provides a complete solution for data extraction, transformation, and loading, whereas Power BI is primarily focused on data visualization and often requires additional tools for comprehensive data manipulation.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is relatively easy, though there can be challenges related to licensing due to the variety of license types available. The deployment often involves a team of people, depending on the complexity of the implementation.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The platform's pricing is considered quite expensive, particularly given the dollar-based pricing.
What other advice do I have?
The associative data model in QlikView uses color-coded indicators (white, green, and gray) to show data associations. This helps me identify how data points relate to one another and discover hidden insights.
I rate it an eight.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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BI Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Easy-to-deploy product with essential features for data analysis
Pros and Cons
- "The product’s most valuable feature is its ability to view the entire data available for analysis."
- "There could be a feature to analyze the sales and accounting data of the client."
What is our primary use case?
We use QlikView for business intelligence to help us analyze the data.
What is most valuable?
The product’s most valuable feature is its ability to view the entire data available for analysis.
What needs improvement?
There could be a feature to analyze the sales and accounting data of the client.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using QlikView since 2012.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a very stable tool. We receive three to four updates every year for it.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable product.
How are customer service and support?
I have never contacted the product’s technical support services in the ten years since the beginning.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The product’s initial setup process is easy. If you have all the data stored in Excel or similar tools, it is easy to deploy for IT personnel and end users.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Compared to other BI tools, the product's price is reasonable for medium and enterprise businesses. It is expensive for small companies.
What other advice do I have?
I rate QlikView a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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