What’s New in Qlik Cloud

Data Analytics

Qlik continues to innovate and improve its platform, delivering a range of new features and enhancements aimed at improving both user experience and analytics performance. In this blog, we explore the key updates in Qlik Cloud, from enhanced charting options to improved platform navigation and Direct Access gateway upgrades. Let’s dive into the highlights!

1. Combo Chart Improvements

Qlik has made the Combo Chart even more powerful by allowing users to display labels on stacked measure segments. This much-requested feature adds clarity to visualisations, making it easier to interpret data within the stacked chart format. Alongside this, labels can now be added to markers, and a new setting allows users to toggle the grid, providing greater flexibility in chart customisation.

2. New Features for the Pivot Table

The Pivot Table in Qlik Cloud has significant upgrades. Users can now:

• Print or download pivot tables as images or PDFs.
• Subscribe to automatic updates and receive notifications.
• Use the pivot table for storytelling and create snapshots for detailed analysis.

These new capabilities address long-standing user requests, and Qlik has made the pivot table more functional for various workflows, whether it’s for sharing reports, building narratives, or tracking changes over time. Over time, the pivot table will be moved from the visualisation bundle to the native chart section, integrating it even further into the platform.

3. Direct Access Gateway

Direct Access Gateway version 1.6.8 is now available, bringing with it new capabilities and fixes for a range of issues. Some of the key improvements include:

• Data Chunks Recovery Mechanism: This version supports the recovery of missing or corrupted data chunks. A new property controls (RELOAD_CACHE_MEMORY_MB) the size in memory data chunks.
• .NET 6.0.x No Longer Required: New customers should install .NET 4.8 for the setup and .NET 8.0 along with the ASP.NET Core Runtime for ongoing use.
• Improved Batch Operations: Dependent processes are now checked in parallel, improving performance and avoiding runtime exceptions.
• Enhanced Troubleshooting: More detailed logging has been introduced, including context such as “process ID” and “commit size,” helping with resource management and error diagnosis.

Customers are encouraged to upgrade to this version to take full advantage of these enhancements.

4. Platform Navigation Updates

As of July 9th, Qlik’s new platform navigation is now the default for all tenants, with no option to opt out. This change delivers significant improvements to user experience, making it easier to navigate through the platform. The waffle menu in the top-left corner acts as a common anchor point throughout the platform, ensuring users can quickly access various sections.

Key navigation updates include:

• Activity Centres: These centres help users focus on either consuming analytics insights or creating analytics, offering a new Insight Advisor Chat experience for guided exploration.
• Sheets: The Sheets button has been removed, and users should now access sheets through the Assets button located on the left panel.

These updates provide a more intuitive and seamless interaction with Qlik Cloud, allowing users to work more efficiently and effectively.

5. Model Approval Workflow

The Model Approval Workflow provides enhanced control over machine learning models deployed in Qlik Cloud. Customers can now opt into this feature to control when models are activated, leveraging custom security roles for better governance. This new workflow adds an extra layer of control, ensuring that only approved models are used in production environments.

6. Layout Container Improvements

The Layout Container has also seen improvements, making it easier to work with charts within the container. When a chart is selected from the list in the property panel, it is now highlighted in the container. This ensures that users can easily identify and manipulate their visualisations.