A Time to Connect and Reflect

[QlikSenseUpdates]

Qlik Sense December 2020 Release to cloud - providing more data connections and improved experience. 

[QlikSenseUpdates]

As we approach the end of 2020, there’s no doubt that this was an unusual year.  But one aspect that did not change was the continued growing demand for more data.  So, let’s reflect back from a data connectivity point-of-view on all of the data sources that we added or enhanced connectivity to in 2020 to expand Qlik’s overall analytics capabilities.

In 2020 these are just a few highlights of the "connections" we've made in SaaS:

• Apache Drill
• Apache Phoenix
• Apache Spark
• AWS DynamoDB
• AYLIEN News V2
• Azure Synapse
• Bitly
• Cassandra
• CouchBase
• Google Big Query Storage API including support for a customer-managed encryption key
• Google Cloud Storage
• Marketo
• Microsoft Dynamic CRM
• Microsoft OneDrive (read only)
• Microsoft Outlook 365
• Microsoft SharePoint 365
• MongoDB
• OData
• Qualtrics Experience Management (XM)
• SAP HANA
• Slack V2

We simplified the overall workflow from data to insights, specifically to support new users getting started as quickly and easily as possible. As an example, we improved the usability of data modeling in combination of user experience enhancements and inline guides.   

Qlik DataTransfer is now available in both SaaS editions of Qlik Sense for secure access to on-premises data and local files, and more Connectors are now available in the Add-data screen to make it easier for users to access key data sources.  

And, to end the year, we just released an updated Standalone Qlik Web Connectors package which contains many performance and functionality improvements.  More details on this package release came be found here.  

Finally, in the same spirit of connect and reflect, we enhanced the “Connect and Learn” resource channel to provide quick access to exciting product news, supporting demos and programs available to our users to improve the journey to insights and path to success. As we continue our rapid innovation in the cloud next year, SaaS users can use the Connect and Learn panel to stay informed about all of the latest product updates and enhancements. 

We hope everyone has a safe and healthy holiday.  Here’s hoping that a year from now, we will all be experiencing a more typical holiday season environment.