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Recent Blog Posts
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The new Qlik Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Connector
Google's Universal Analytics will stop processing new hits on July 1st 2023 and makes room for Google Analytics 4. Continue loading your data using Qlik's new GA4 connector, available for Qlik Cloud and Qlik Sense Enterprise on Windows as of today: Google Analytics 4 (Cloud) | Google Analytics 4 (on-premise) The new Google Analytics 4 connector is also included in the Qlik Web Connector Standalone package: Google Analytics 4 (standalone) Relat... Show MoreGoogle's Universal Analytics will stop processing new hits on July 1st 2023 and makes room for Google Analytics 4.
Continue loading your data using Qlik's new GA4 connector, available for Qlik Cloud and Qlik Sense Enterprise on Windows as of today: Google Analytics 4 (Cloud) | Google Analytics 4 (on-premise)
The new Google Analytics 4 connector is also included in the Qlik Web Connector Standalone package: Google Analytics 4 (standalone)
Related Content and Relevant Sources:
[GA4] Introducing the next generation of Analytics, Google Analytics 4 | support.google
Prepare for the future with Google Analytics 4 | blog.google``
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How analytics is transforming sports training
Data analytics in sports is not an entirely new phenomenon, but its role has expanded tremendously in recent years, particularly in India. In cricket, for instance, teams have long used video analysis and player statistics to gain insights. However, the application of data now extends far beyond traditional match statistics and video reviews.``
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Stack Your Stats! Composite KPIs Made Easy
Tired of boring, static KPIs? Learn how to layer charts and metrics using Qlik’s layout container to create dynamic, composite KPIs. Bring your dashboards to life with trends, context, and impact—all in one view on the next episode of Do More with Qlik - Tips and Tricks.
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Excited for Qlik Connect? Don’t Miss These Community Updates!
May enhancements for the Qlik Community``
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Techspert Talks - Qlik Cloud Admin 101
Hi everyone, Want to stay a step ahead of important Qlik support issues? Then sign up for our monthly webinar series where you can get first-hand insights from Qlik experts. Next Thursday, May 22 Qlik will host another Techspert Talks session and this time we are looking at Qlik Cloud Admin 101. But wait, what is it exactly? Techspert Talks is a free webinar held on a monthly basis, where you can hear directly from Qlik Techsperts on topics tha... Show MoreHi everyone,
Want to stay a step ahead of important Qlik support issues? Then sign up for our monthly webinar series where you can get first-hand insights from Qlik experts.Next Thursday, May 22 Qlik will host another Techspert Talks session and this time we are looking at Qlik Cloud Admin 101.
But wait, what is it exactly?
Techspert Talks is a free webinar held on a monthly basis, where you can hear directly from Qlik Techsperts on topics that are relevant to Customers and Partners today.
In this session we will cover:
- Important settings
- Space and App management
- Users, Groups and Roles
Click on this link to choose the webinar time that's best for you.
The webinar is hosted using ON24 in English and will last 30 minutes plus time for Q&A.
Hope to see you there!!
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How to Handle Custom CSS in Qlik Sense (Now and Going Forward)
Custom CSS has been a popular workaround in Qlik Sense for years, helping developers tweak layouts, hide buttons, and get around styling limitations. But things are shifting. With the Multi-KPI object being deprecated and native styling options getting stronger with every release, it’s a good time to rethink how we approach custom styling in Qlik Sense moving forward. In this post, we’ll break down: Why custom CSS is used in Qlik Sense What’s ch... Show MoreCustom CSS has been a popular workaround in Qlik Sense for years, helping developers tweak layouts, hide buttons, and get around styling limitations. But things are shifting. With the Multi-KPI object being deprecated and native styling options getting stronger with every release, it’s a good time to rethink how we approach custom styling in Qlik Sense moving forward.
In this post, we’ll break down:
- Why custom CSS is used in Qlik Sense
- What’s changing (and why Multi-KPI is being deprecated)
- Best practices for styling moving forward
- Alternatives for injecting CSS when needed
- What you can (and should) do now to future-proof your apps
Let’s dive in!
Why is custom CSS used in Qlik Sense?
In the past, Qlik’s built-in styling options were limited. That led to many developers using CSS to:
- Hide toolbars, buttons, and headers
- Apply custom fonts or background gradients
- Create grouped layouts or dashboards with unique branding
Most of this was made possible by either creating custom themes, building extensions, or using the Multi-KPI object as a helper to inject CSS code. But as powerful as these techniques were, they also came with downsides, like breakage after updates or difficulty governing app behavior at scale.
So, What’s Changing?
The biggest shift is the deprecation of the Multi-KPI object, which has served as a popular CSS injection tool. Here's what you need to know:
EOL of the Multi-KPI object is May 2026:
- Existing dashboards will still work for now, but migration is highly encouraged.
- The object is deprecated due to governance challenges and unintended side effects from injected CSS.
If you’ve been using the Multi-KPI as a styling workaround, it’s time to plan for alternatives.
Native Styling Has Come a Long Way
Before reaching for CSS, it's worth exploring what Qlik now offers natively. Many of the styling tweaks that once required CSS are now fully supported in the product UI.
Here’s a quick look at recent additions:
Native styling available now or coming in the next update
Straight Table
Background images, word wrap, mini charts, zebra striping, null styling, header toggle
Pivot Table
Indentation mode, expand/collapse, RTL support, cyclic dimensions
Text Object
Bullet lists, hover toggle, border control, support for up to 100 measures
Line Chart
Point and line annotations
Scatter Plot
Reference lines with slope, customizable outline color and width
Layout Container
Object resizing and custom tooltips
Navigation Menu
Sheet title expressions, left/right panel toggle, divider control
And this list keeps growing. If you're building new apps or redesigning old ones, these built-in features will cover a huge percentage of use cases.Many deprecated CSS tricks are now native. Check out the full Obsolete CSS Modifications post for examples and native replacements.
What About Themes?
Themes are not going anywhere. In fact, they remain the most robust and supported way to apply consistent styling across your app portfolio.
With custom themes, you can:
- Define global font families, sizes, and colors
- Style specific object types like bar charts, pie charts, list boxes, and even treemaps
- Customize titles, footers, legends, and more via the JSON schema
- Apply branding at scale without touching each sheet manually
You can still include CSS files in themes, but remember:
- Inline styles used by Qlik objects may require the use of "!important" to override.
- Themes are not ideal for object-ID-specific or user-interactive CSS injection.
If you're new to themes, Qlik.dev has a great guide to get started, or checkout my previous blog post for some tips and tricks.
Still Need Custom CSS? Here’s What You Can Do
If your use case goes beyond what native styling or themes can handle—like hiding a specific button, or styling based on object IDs—you still have a few options:
- Extensions (with scoped CSS)
Prefix styles with .qv-object-[extension-name] to isolate your rules.
Load styles using RequireJS or inject via <style> in JS.? - Mashups
Full control over styling via your own HTML + CSS + JavaScript.
Ideal for web apps embedding Qlik charts via qlik-embed
What's Missing
A lot of Qlik users have voiced the same thing: "we still need an officially supported way to inject CSS at the sheet or app level"
Some have suggested:
- A new “Advanced Styling” section in sheet properties.
- A standalone helper object just for advanced styling (like Multi-KPI but cleaner).
- Ability to define per-object-type styling rules in themes (e.g. “all straight tables”).
Qlik has acknowledged this feedback and hinted that future solutions are being considered.
What You Should Do Today
- Use native styling wherever possible—it's safer, easier to maintain, and now way more powerful
- Migrate away from Multi-KPI if you’ve been using it to inject CSS
- Explore themes for app-wide branding and consistent object styling
- Use extensions or mashups for truly custom experiences
- Follow community updates for new announcements around styling capabilities
That’s a wrap on this post. With more native styling features on the way, I’ll be keeping an eye out and will be likely sharing a follow-up as things evolve. If you're in the middle of refactoring or exploring new approaches, stay tuned, there’s more to come.
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Knowledge Nuggets - 2025(Q2)
Knowledge Nuggets - 2025(Q2) Insight Consulting Latest Qlik- and Data Literacy related news and learning resources Discoveries List of latest resources Impact Learning resource for Qlikkies Audience Qlikkies and other stakeholders Data and advanced analytics Can be used as a reference tool``
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Qlik Cloud 4月の新機能
2025年4月にリリースされた Qlik Cloud の主な新機能をご紹介します。 下記も合わせてご参照ください。 Qlik TECH TALK セミナー：What's New In Qlik ～ 2025年4月リリース最新機能のご紹介 ～
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Dissecting the New UI: Administration Part 1
A tour of the first part of the last section of the New UI: Administration.``
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Qlik DataTransfer Deprecation Notice for Q1 2026
Qlik DataTransfer will be officially End-of-Life by the end of Q1 2026. It will be removed from the Product Downloads site later this year and will no longer be available for new installations or upgrades. Qlik will provide support until April 30, 2026. To ensure a smooth transition, we recommend you begin utilizing Qlik Data Gateway – Direct Access, the supported alternative. Note that the initial release of Qlik DataTransfer (November 2024, ver... Show MoreQlik DataTransfer will be officially End-of-Life by the end of Q1 2026.
It will be removed from the Product Downloads site later this year and will no longer be available for new installations or upgrades. Qlik will provide support until April 30, 2026.
To ensure a smooth transition, we recommend you begin utilizing Qlik Data Gateway – Direct Access, the supported alternative.
Note that the initial release of Qlik DataTransfer (November 2024, version 10.4.0) will not work after June 24th, 2025. If you still need to use Qlik DataTransfer beyond June, upgrade to the Service Release version 10.4.2.
How do I get started with Qlik Data Gateway - Direct Access?
We have compiled a list of resources to assist you in adopting Qlik Data Gateway - Direct Access:
- Setup Guide: Qlik Data Gateway – Direct Access
- Walkthrough Video: Qlik Data Gateway – Direct Access
- Troubleshooting Video: STT - Troubleshooting Qlik Data Gateway - Direct Access
Additionally, for those needing feature parity with Qlik DataTransfer, we recommend pairing with the File Connector via Direct Access, REST Connector via Direct Access, and the generic ODBC Connector.
Further Resources:
- Connector Factory Blog: Connector Factory January and February 2025 Releases
- SaaS in 60: File Connector via Direct Access Data Gateway - SaaS in 60
We will share an update later this year with the exact deprecation and end-of-support dates.
For assistance, please contact Qlik Support. Questions on how to contact Qlik Support.
Thank you for choosing Qlik,
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Upcoming changes to Qlik Talend related Public IP addresses on the 19th of May 2...
The following public URLs will have their IP addresses changed on the 19th of May 2025: talend-update.talend.com update.talend.com talendforge.org This change is being done in a consolidation effort and will only affect your environment if you have previously created firewall exceptions for the old set of IP addresses. Note that Qlik does not recommend the use of IP addresses in exceptions. Add domain names to your allowlists wherever possible.... Show MoreThe following public URLs will have their IP addresses changed on the 19th of May 2025:
- talend-update.talend.com
- update.talend.com
- talendforge.org
This change is being done in a consolidation effort and will only affect your environment if you have previously created firewall exceptions for the old set of IP addresses. Note that Qlik does not recommend the use of IP addresses in exceptions. Add domain names to your allowlists wherever possible.
For a list of changes and to review what possible impact this may have, see Qlik Talend: Public IP address changes.
Thank you for choosing Qlik,
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Freshdesk Dashboard
Freshdesk DashboardMicropinnacle Technology CorporationTicket Management Dashboard using Freshdesk as SourceDiscoveriesHow to handle resolution times based on start and end date of a ticket. Fetch data from freshdesk using MSSQLImpactTo monitor agents that has the highest resolution time and identify highly performing agents as well as underperforming agentsAudienceBusiness Analyst, ITSMData and advanced analyticsMonitoring Tickets``
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Analises de Compra e Venda
Analises de Compra e Venda Hyperscale Essa aplicação é um dashboard com o objetivo de monitorar o desempenho financeiro e operacional do posto de combustíveis. Ela é usada por gestores, analistas e responsáveis pelos centros de custo (como loja e pista) para tomar decisões baseadas em dados. O que o app mostra: Volume total de etanol comercializado. Lucro líquido e seu comparativo ano a ano. Total de vendas e volume total em litros. Faturam... Show MoreAnalises de Compra e VendaHyperscale
Essa aplicação é um dashboard com o objetivo de monitorar o desempenho financeiro e operacional do posto de combustíveis. Ela é usada por gestores, analistas e responsáveis pelos centros de custo (como loja e pista) para tomar decisões baseadas em dados. O que o app mostra: Volume total de etanol comercializado. Lucro líquido e seu comparativo ano a ano. Total de vendas e volume total em litros. Faturamento por funcionário e centro de custo, mostrando quem está performando melhor. Distribuição percentual do faturamento por funcionário, em formato de gráfico circular. Análise temporal do faturamento ao longo dos anos (2023–2025). Faturamento por categoria de produto, destacando quais linhas trazem mais receita (como combustíveis, cigarro, etc). Distribuição geográfica das vendas por estados brasileiros. Quem usa: Gestores de operações e finanças Supervisores de loja/pista Equipe comercial Diretoria da empresa Valor que está trazendo: Clareza sobre a performance por colaborador e categoria de produto. Identificação de quedas de faturamento, com destaque de variação ano a ano (YoY). Melhor tomada de decisão com base em dados reais e atualizados. Visibilidade de anomalias, caso presentes. Análise geográfica de mercado, que pode apoiar estratégias de expansão.
Discoveries
Identificação dos colaboradores com maior contribuição para o faturamento. Detecção de uma queda significativa no volume e no faturamento em relação ao ano anterior. Compreensão de quais categorias de produtos são mais lucrativas, com destaque para combustíveis. A análise geográfica revelou uma concentração de vendas em determinadas regiões do Brasil, auxiliando na definição de estratégias mais direcionadas.
Impact
O aplicativo trouxe maior visibilidade sobre o desempenho operacional e financeiro do negócio, permitindo uma tomada de decisão mais ágil e embasada. Também contribuiu para identificar áreas e colaboradores com baixa performance, possibilitando ações corretivas mais rápidas.
Audience
O aplicativo é utilizado principalmente por gerentes operacionais, supervisores de pista e loja, além da equipe administrativa e diretoria da empresa. Ele é acessado diariamente para acompanhamento das vendas, desempenho por funcionário e análise financeira. A visualização é feita tanto em computadores nas salas de gestão quanto em dashboards projetados em TVs no escritório, sendo uma ferramenta essencial para o controle das metas e decisões rápidas.
Data and advanced analytics
O app integra dados de diferentes fontes (ERP, vendas e estoque) e aplica análises de performance, tendências e variações ano a ano. Isso possibilita a identificação de padrões, projeções de faturamento e apoio na definição de estratégias de marketing e operação.
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New Learn page in Qlik Cloud Analytics
We’re excited to announce our new Learn page—designed to help you get the most out of Qlik. Whether you're just starting or looking to deepen your expertise, our platform offers outcome-based learning paths that guide you every step of the way. And it is integrated right into your Qlik Cloud Analytics experience, so learning is seamless and always at your fingertips.``
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Connector Factory – January and February 2025 releases
For January & February 2025, Connector Factory has released more connectors and enhancements for data analytics, data integration and application automation.``
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The Growing Demand for Data Skills in the UK
In today’s data-driven world, being able to understand and analyze data is quickly becoming as essential as reading and writing. Across the UK, industries are scrambling for talent who can make sense of the numbers. The government’s recent National Data Strategy highlights this surge – demand for data skills has more than tripled since 2013. Nearly half of UK businesses are now recruiting for roles that require data proficiency. The catch? Ther... Show MoreIn today’s data-driven world, being able to understand and analyze data is quickly becoming as essential as reading and writing. Across the UK, industries are scrambling for talent who can make sense of the numbers. The government’s recent National Data Strategy highlights this surge – demand for data skills has more than tripled since 2013. Nearly half of UK businesses are now recruiting for roles that require data proficiency. The catch? There aren’t enough data-skilled workers to go around. In fact, universities currently produce only about 10,000 data science graduates per year, yet an estimated 178,000–234,000 data roles need filling. It’s no surprise that 46% of businesses have struggled to hire data-related jobs in recent years. This growing skills gap puts pressure on higher education to step up and equip students with data literacy, no matter what they study.
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Do More with Qlik - Building a Dependent Task Chain in Qlik Cloud
In this episode of Do More with Qlik: Tips and Tricks Edition, I walk you through how to create dependent task chains in Qlik Cloud. Whether you're managing scripts, data flows, or apps, building a task chain ensures that each process runs in sequence—only when the previous one succeeds. We’ll be working in a demo space called “Tasks Demo,” using three core objects: A script that pulls pricing data and stores it in cloud storage. A data flow ... Show MoreIn this episode of Do More with Qlik: Tips and Tricks Edition, I walk you through how to create dependent task chains in Qlik Cloud. Whether you're managing scripts, data flows, or apps, building a task chain ensures that each process runs in sequence—only when the previous one succeeds.
We’ll be working in a demo space called “Tasks Demo,” using three core objects:
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A script that pulls pricing data and stores it in cloud storage.
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A data flow that combines that data with inventory details to create a QVD.
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An app that visualizes the results in a clear and simple dashboard.
In this video, you’ll learn how to:
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Set up a scheduled time-based task.
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Configure tasks to trigger only when a prior task succeeds.
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Monitor task progress and view refresh statuses in real time.
This approach not only improves the reliability of your data updates but also helps you build a foundation for more complex automation across your Qlik environment.
👇 Watch the video below to see the full walkthrough and learn how to build your own dependent task chain in just a few clicks.
Have questions? Drop them in the comments where the video is posted—I'm here to help!
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Unlocking the Power of Apache Iceberg: The Future of Data Lakes
Apache Iceberg is revolutionizing data lake architectures by providing a modern, open-table format that decouples storage from compute, enabling true data democratization. By leveraging Iceberg as your primary data lake/lakehouse, you eliminate vendor lock-in and gain full control over your data, ensuring cost-effective, scalable, and flexible data management.``
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Introducing Shared Automations to Qlik Cloud Analytics
We’re excited to introduce the ability to manage automations in shared spaces, enabling collaboration and execution through the context of a shared space. Teams can create, organize, and manage automations in shared spaces. This setup makes it easy to control who can run, duplicate, and view, offering flexibility and security. -
Cricket Game Predictor
Cricket Game PredictorPersonalThe Cricket Game Predictor app, built using Qlik Sense and Vizlib, is an interactive platform designed for cricket enthusiasts to predict match outcomes and track their performance. The app features several sheets: Home, displaying team logos; Predict The Winner, with a Vizlib Writeback Table for submitting predictions to a QVD file; My Predictions, summarizing user predictions; Tournament Summary, showcasing KPIs li... Show MoreCricket Game PredictorPersonalThe Cricket Game Predictor app, built using Qlik Sense and Vizlib, is an interactive platform designed for cricket enthusiasts to predict match outcomes and track their performance. The app features several sheets: Home, displaying team logos; Predict The Winner, with a Vizlib Writeback Table for submitting predictions to a QVD file; My Predictions, summarizing user predictions; Tournament Summary, showcasing KPIs like tournament winner, matches played, user prediction accuracy, top performers, points table, match results, and highest-bid players; Your Prediction Insights, highlighting correct predictions in green and incorrect ones in red; and Leaderboard, ranking users based on prediction accuracy and featuring graphs like top enthusiasts, most predicted matches, and top-performing departments. Additionally, the app includes a Disclaimer and Game Rules tab for transparency. Combining analytics and gamification, the app offers an engaging way to participate in cricket tournaments while gaining valuable insights.Discoveries
1. Identifying the most accurately predicted matches and teams. 2. Understanding user prediction trends and accuracy rates. 3. Recognizing top-performing users and departments in prediction accuracy. 4. Analyzing the correlation between user predictions and actual match outcomes. 5. Gaining insights into the most popular teams and players based on user engagement. 6. Tracking the overall prediction accuracy and its impact on leaderboard rankings.
Impact
Some of the discoveries from using this app include identifying trends in user predictions, understanding the most accurately predicted matches, and recognizing top-performing users and departments. The app has positively impacted the business by increasing user engagement through gamification and providing valuable insights into audience preferences
Audience
Everyone in the organization
Data and advanced analytics
This is for fun which increased user engagement through gamification during tournament.
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