📢 Product Update: Qlik Announces Upcoming Write Table Capability
Qlik has officially announced its upcoming Write Table feature, expected to be available by the end of the year, with a private preview planned approximately two months prior to launch.
What Is the Write Table?
The Write Table will be a new Qlik object is an editable table that integrates with dimensions and measures from the Qlik data model. It is designed to support straightforward use cases such as note-taking and data categorization directly within the Qlik environment.
Key Features:
- User Interface: A simple editable table interface, with support for field types including text, numbers, and dropdowns.
- Real-Time Collaboration: Supports concurrent editing with row-level locking to manage simultaneous updates.
- Tech Specs:
- Cloud-only: No on-premise deployment planned.
- Qlik-managed storage: Likely powered by MongoDB.
- Retention: Data retained for 90 days (subject to change).
- New API: Enables loading data from the storage layer.
- Limitations: No current support for combining form fields with dimensions/measures in calculations.
This marks an exciting development for Qlik users looking to implement their first writeback use case within the platform.
Planning for the Future
As customer requirements grow, more sophisticated scenarios may arise such as:
- Budgeting and planning with version control and approvals
- Business applications and workflows
- Client-managed storage for sensitive data or direct database integration
Our solutions are built to support this evolution.
If you’re interested in learning how this can fit into your analytics strategy, get in touch with our team.
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