At Bitmetric, we’re committed to continuously honing our skills and sharing our insights with you. In the Qlik certification practice question below, we dove into the capabilities of Qlik Application Automation—a tool designed by Qlik to streamline data-driven workflows across various SaaS applications.

The correct answer is E: All of the Above

Did you get it right? Let’s take a closer look at Qlik Application Automation.

What is Qlik Application Automation?

This function extends the functionality of Qlik by automating tasks that enhance Analytics DevOps and Active Intelligence. These automations ensures that actions are prompted at the crucial moment of alerts and activities across your organisation. 

Key Areas of Application 

1. Analytics Operation

In analytics operation, automation can significantly streamline administrative tasks. For example, a Qlik app can be configured to handle requests for access rights within Qlik Sense SaaS. Upon such a request, Qlik Application Automation can transmit the necessary data to the support desk, which in turn, can process and grant access rights efficiently. 

Another practical application we’ve implemented is the promotion of apps from our development space to acceptance or production spaces. This not only maintains the history of previous app versions but also ensures a smooth rollback process if needed. Underneath is a simplified version of the automation. 

2. Analytics Automation

3. Dynamic Actions

Dynamic actions in Qlik Application Automation let you set triggers that automatically generate alerts or initiate tasks within Qlik analytics when specific conditions are met. This facilitates real-time responses and enhances the capability of your analytics beyond traditional alerting solutions. 

4. Business Process

Extending beyond analytics, Qlik Application Automation can automate essential business administration processes across your organization. For example, it can automate order creation when inventory levels are low, directly from your dashboards, improving operational efficiency and allowing your team to focus on strategic activities. Another solution  

Challenges and Opportunities

While Qlik Application Automation is a robust tool, it’s important to recognize that with increasing complexity, challenges such as orchestrating, troubleshooting, or understanding advanced automations may arise. In some instances, we’ve utilized custom code blocks to achieve more tailored results. 

Looking Ahead

The Bitmetric team views Qlik Application Automation as a pivotal tool for automating business and development processes. We’re actively exploring its full potential and are excited about the future enhancements that will make it even more user-friendly and powerful. 

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