Qlik
This was originally a sponsored article, written for the data analytics company Qlik as part of their sponsorship of the BCIT Marketing Association (2015-2016).
Flipping a coin is a common method of making a decision randomly. But did you know that coin tosses are not actually random? They only seem that way because people do not have access to all the necessary information to predict what the result will be. Assuming you could figure out and control all the variables that control the outcome of a coin toss, such as trajectory of the throw, strength of the toss, coin weight, and wind direction, you could predict and get the same outcome from every toss.
The business world is no different. Making a business decision without knowing all the relevant information is like tossing a coin and leaving the outcome to chance. Yet all too often, that is exactly what businesses do every day – usually because there is either too much information to analyze or they cannot figure out what is important to know.
Now imagine there was a solution to take all the hard work out of analyzing information, and the guesswork out of decisions. Imagine this same solution could bring all the information available into one coherent, visually attractive package that could be used immediately to draw conclusions and make informed decisions.
Qlik®, a solution that enables self-service data visualization, guided analytics applications, and embedded analytics, does just that.
About Qlik
Qlik is a leader in visual analytics, providing a fully integrated, simple, and intuitive visual analytics platform that delivers insight at the point of decision. Qlik delivers a complete analytics solution that includes self-service and governed data visualization, centralized guided analytics, collaborative analytics and reporting, and embedded analytics. Approximately 37,000 customers worldwide rely on Qlik solutions to gain meaning out of information from varied sources, exploring the hidden connections within their data that lead to insights that ignite good ideas. Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Qlik has offices around the world with more than 1,700 partners covering more than 100 countries.
The Qlik portfolio is comprised of three core solutions — all powered by its patented engine technology. Qlik Sense® is a next-generation visual analytics platform, QlikView® is a proven guided analytics and dashboarding solution, and Qlik® Cloud is a growing portfolio of SaaS apps.
Qlik brings specific industry and functional-level experience to market. Its world-class consulting, training, and support services ensure users get the most from their Qlik implementation. Qlik’s extended ecosystem includes a user community of more than 100,000 participants and a marketplace for sharing applications, data, and knowledge.
Focusing on People
Qlik was founded on one simple belief — business intelligence (BI) is optimized by harnessing human intelligence, the collective intelligence of people. Qlik believes that data is nothing more than a source, and that BI, analytics tools, and technologies are only as effective as those that use them. That’s why Qlik has built a new breed of visual analytics solutions — to bring out the best in the people that use them. Simply put, Qlik's focus is to amplify human intelligence.
Qlik has a vibrant, exhilarating corporate culture based on a strong commitment to its core values — Challenge, Move Fast, Open and Straightforward, Take Responsibility and Teamwork for Results. These core values are at the heart of everything Qlik does.
To find out more about Qlik and how to join the company, visit the company website here.
