Data integration is the backbone of modern businesses, enabling them to make informed decisions and gain a competitive edge. In a significant move, Qlik, a global leader in data analytics, has recently acquired Talend, a renowned data integration and integrity solutions provider.

This acquisition holds immense potential to revolutionise the data integration industry, and its impact is far-reaching, particularly in the South African market.

This article will discuss Qlik’s acquisition of Talend, exploring its strategic significance, the resulting benefits, and how it influences data integration solutions. 

Who Is Qlik?

Qlik is a business intelligence tool that uses active intelligence and machine learning to mine data, process analytics, provide reports, and more. With Qlik, businesses can gain better insights into their operations and make data-driven decisions to optimise outcomes. Founded in 1993, Qlik has grown steadily and now serves over 40,000 customers worldwide. 

Who Is Talend?

Talend is an ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) tool that provides solutions for data integration, quality, preparation, governance, and application integration. Talend launched in 2004 as the first commercial open-source software, and since then, it has released a wide range of other products. 

The Significance of Qlik’s Acquisition of Talend

On May 16th, 2023, Qlik made an exciting announcement – the acquisition of Talend. According to Mike Capone, CEO of Qlik, this partnership between Qlik and Talend will bring numerous advantages to customers.

Here are some of these benefits:

• expanded product offerings
• enhanced support and services
• increased investments in innovations

Qlik’s proficiency in data integration, analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, coupled with Talend’s data integration and quality solutions, will deliver customers the most efficient and comprehensive solution available in the industry.

The Benefits of Qlik’s Acquisition of Talend

The acquisition benefits both companies. Here is a short overview of the benefits for each one of them:

For Qlik, the acquisition will:

• increase its market share
• expand its product offerings
• strengthen its position as a leader in business intelligence solutions

For Talend, the acquisition offers:

• more resources for innovation and development
• access to a larger customer base
• potential for more growth and expansion.

How Does The Merger Influence Data Integration Solutions?

Qlik provides data integration and enhances its offerings through the acquisition of Talend. This strategic move introduces exciting new features, such as data fabric tools, that seamlessly complement Qlik’s existing capabilities.

As an approach to governance and architecture, data fabric aims to create a unified view of data, enabling businesses to effortlessly discover information and expedite the analysis process. With this new feature, customers can accurately integrate data from diverse sources, thereby enhancing their overall data management processes.

In an article published by TechTarget, Donald Farmer, the founder and principal of TreeHive Strategy, emphasises that Qlik has evolved beyond being just a business intelligence company with some data preparation capabilities.With the integration of Talend, it has transformed into a robust data platform complemented by an exceptional front-end tool. 

This shift signifies Qlik’s enhanced position in the industry, offering a comprehensive data management and analysis solution.

Do You Want To Experience A New And Enhanced Qlik Data Integration?

Qlik’s acquisition of Talend will offer Qlik customers an improved data integration experience. With the added features and capabilities, users can now easily manage their data at scale with greater flexibility and efficiency.

To unlock the full potential of our enhanced data integration solution, a simple upgrade of your Qlik software or signing up for Qlik at B2IT is all it takes. Reach out to us today and experience a new level of seamless data integration!