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17 July 2025 Platform Comparison

Qlik vs Power BI: Complete 2025 Comparison Guide

Comprehensive comparison of Qlik and Power BI platforms. Compare features, pricing, performance, deployment options, and find the best BI solution for your UK business.

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11 January 2025 Qlik Managed Services

Complete Guide to Qlik Managed Services

Discover how Qlik managed services can transform your business analytics. Expert guide for Lincolnshire & Yorkshire businesses on 24/7 Qlik support, optimisation & costs.

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Professional Resources

Carefully curated content from 15+ years of BI implementation experience

Implementation Guides

Comprehensive guides covering Qlik Sense, Power BI, and data strategy implementation with real-world best practices and proven methodologies.

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Tools & Templates

Ready-to-use templates, checklists, and frameworks including ROI calculators, project plans, and tool selection matrices.

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Industry Insights

Latest trends, market analysis, and research insights from Gartner, Forrester, and leading BI industry analysts.

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Best Practices

Proven methodologies for data governance, self-service analytics, compliance, and performance optimisation based on successful implementations.

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Case Studies

Real-world success stories showing measurable ROI from BI implementations across various industries and organisation sizes.

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Learning Resources

Curated learning paths, recommended certifications, and educational content for all skill levels from beginners to advanced practitioners.

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Implementation Guides

Comprehensive guides based on 15+ years of successful BI implementations

Available Guides

Qlik Sense Implementation Roadmap - Complete 12-month implementation plan with milestones and success metrics
Power BI Deployment Strategy - Enterprise-grade deployment with security, governance, and scalability
Data Strategy Framework - Four-pillar approach to sustainable data governance and analytics
Financial Reporting Compliance - SOX and GDPR compliance for BI platforms
Self-Service Analytics Deployment - Democratising data whilst maintaining governance
BI Tool Migration Guide - Risk-free migration strategies for legacy system replacement

What You'll Get

Step-by-Step Plans

Detailed implementation roadmaps with timelines, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies

ROI Frameworks

Proven methods to measure and demonstrate business value from BI investments

Compliance Templates

Ready-made frameworks for SOX, GDPR, and industry-specific regulatory requirements

Featured Guides

12-Month Roadmap

Complete implementation timeline with risk mitigation

Compliance Framework

SOX and GDPR ready templates and checklists

ROI Calculator

Demonstrate business value and justify investments

Tool Comparison Matrix

Tool	Ease	Cost
Power BI		£10/user
Qlik Sense		£30/user
Tableau		£70/user

Complete matrix with 15+ criteria available in download

Live Demo Available

15+

Templates

50+

Metrics

100%

Customisable

Professional Tools & Templates

Ready-to-use resources that accelerate your BI projects

BI Tool Selection Matrix

Requirements Assessment

Comprehensive criteria including ease of use, cost, integration capabilities, and scalability

Vendor Comparison

Side-by-side analysis of Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Sense, and Looker with scoring frameworks

ROI Calculator

Financial models to calculate total cost of ownership and expected return on investment

Implementation Templates

Project charter and scope definition templates
Risk assessment and mitigation checklists
User training curricula and materials
Go-live readiness assessments
Performance monitoring dashboards

2024-2025 Industry Insights

Latest trends and research from leading industry analysts

Key Market Statistics

91.9%

Organisations achieving measurable value from BI investments

£13B

Expected BI market size by 2025

50%+

Organisations experimenting with generative AI

80%

Technology products created by non-IT professionals by 2024

Emerging Trends

AI Integration Revolution
Automated insights, data storytelling, and code generation
Composable Data Platforms
Flexible, scalable platforms for custom data applications
Self-Service Analytics Democratisation
Empowering business users with advanced capabilities
Real-Time Analytics
Growing demand for live data and instant insights
Cloud-First Approaches
Migration to cloud-native platforms for scalability

Quick Wins Strategy

Common Use Cases

Focus on frequent BI scenarios for immediate value demonstration

Iterative Improvement

Continuous enhancement based on user feedback and adoption metrics

Scalable Infrastructure

Build foundation for growing data requirements and user adoption

Proven Best Practices

Battle-tested methodologies from successful implementations

Data Governance Excellence

Four-Pillar Framework - People, Process, Technology, and Policy integration
Role-Based Access - Principle of least privilege with clear accountability
Automated Quality - Validation rules and data profiling for consistency
Lineage Tracking - End-to-end data flow documentation and impact analysis

Self-Service Analytics Success

User-Friendly Platforms - Drag-and-drop interfaces and interactive dashboards
Comprehensive Training - Continuous data literacy across all skill levels
Strong Governance - Clear policies for access, consistency, and quality
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Bridge between IT and business users

Performance Optimisation

Data Modelling - Star schema design with optimised relationships
Storage Strategies - Appropriate modes for different use cases
Security Integration - Row-level security without performance impact
Monitoring - Continuous performance tracking and optimisation

Success Stories

Enterprise

Data Democratisation Success

Multinational Corporation

Challenge: Siloed data across 50+ business units, 6-month report delivery cycles

75% reduction in report delivery time

300% increase in self-service reports

£2.4M annual cost savings

95% user adoption within 12 months

Hybrid Governance Self-Service

Financial Services

Compliance Transformation

Mid-Size Financial Firm

Challenge: SOX compliance issues, manual processes, 8-week audit preparation

80% reduction in audit preparation

Zero compliance violations

£500K annual compliance savings

Real-time financial dashboards

SOX Compliance Automation

Technology

BI Tool Migration

Technology Company

Challenge: Legacy tool migration for 200+ users across 15 countries

90% user satisfaction improvement

60% faster development cycles

40% TCO reduction

50% increase in data-driven decisions

Migration Change Management

Curated Learning Paths

Structured education for every role and skill level

For Business Leaders

BI ROI Measurement Strategies - Demonstrate business value and justify investments
Data Governance for Executives - Strategic oversight and accountability frameworks
Self-Service Analytics Business Cases - Benefits, risks, and implementation strategies
Compliance and Risk Management - Regulatory requirements and mitigation strategies

For IT Professionals

Advanced Platform Implementation - Technical deep-dives and optimisation
Data Modelling Masterclasses - Performance and scalability best practices
Multi-Cloud BI Architecture - Modern platform considerations and integration
Security and Governance - Role-based access and compliance implementation

For Data Analysts

Advanced Formula Techniques - DAX, MDX, and calculation optimisation
Visualisation Best Practices - Storytelling and dashboard design principles
SQL for BI Professionals - Data preparation and transformation
Statistical Analysis - Predictive analytics and data science foundations

Certification Paths

Qlik Certifications

Data Architect, Business Analyst, System Administrator paths

Microsoft Certifications

Power BI Data Analyst Associate and Azure Data paths

Industry Events

Gartner Summit, Microsoft Build, Tableau Conference recommendations

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