6 March 2025 Just because your data is in the cloud does not make it safe. Share this message Moving to the cloud provides numerous benefits to businesses today. Platforms like Qlik Cloud offer flexibility, scalability, and seamless access to analytics from anywhere. But here’s the catch: just because your data lives in the cloud does not mean it is automatically safe from loss; you will need a Qlik Cloud backup. Why do you need to backup your Qlik Cloud? Many people believe or think that Qlik will have their backs when it comes to data protection. While Qlik does a great job of ensuring platform availability and security, your actual data and apps are not protected by an automatic backup safety net. Think about this: Accidental deletions happen. Have you ever deleted something you immediately regretted? Without a backup, you might not get it back. Data corruption is real. Bugs and sync errors, although rare, can happen. With features like Application Automation, a single buggy or misconfigured automation can cause a lot of damage. Human errors are unavoidable. Mistakes happen, whether through accidental overwrites or team members deleting important apps, data flows, or glossaries. Security threats exist. Malicious attacks or insider threats could put your critical analytics at risk. How Bitmetric handles backups Because Qlik Cloud does not include built-in backups for your apps and other assets, it is your responsibility to make sure those critical assets are protected. What is the best way to do this? A dedicated backup solution that gives you control over your data. At Bitmetric, we have built a simple, reliable, and cost-effective Qlik Cloud Backup service to make sure applications, scripts, automations, and other important assets are always safe. The service is free of charge for all clients on our support plan, and it is at a reduced price for clients who purchase their Qlik subscriptions through us. We are now offering this as a stand-alone service to any Qlik Cloud user that needs a solid and reliable backup solution. Do not wait until it’s too late The reality is, you don’t think about backups until you need them. By that time, it is too late. If Qlik Cloud is an important part of your business, you must have a solid backup strategy. It’s essential. Do you want to make sure that your Qlik Cloud environment is protected? Check out our Qlik Cloud Backup solution here. Barry Harmsen Barry is the founder of Bitmetric. He’s been in the field of Data & Analytics for more than 20 years, covering roles from hands-on development to architecture and strategy, and everything in between. Barry loves delivering solutions that fit well within the business’ context and are fun to use. In his free time, Barry enjoys spending time with his family, rowing, DIY and working on fun side-projects. More from the Bitmetric team Bitmetric Qlik Support Keep your Qlik environment running smoothly with proactive support that prevents issues before they appear. Available on flexible monthly plans. Learn more. Qlik vs Power BI Series See how Qlik and Power BI perform when theory meets reality. Three apps rebuilt, every step examined. Learn more. Governance Qlik Security Support How can we help? Whether something’s still unclear or you’re ready to take the next step, Barry and Eric are happy to talk it through. Email us, call us, or book a meeting at a time that works for you. Call us Mail us 1 September 2026 Qlik Answers review: What we learned from real-world testing We tested Qlik Answers on a real production sales model to see how it handles real-world analytics. The results were promising, but getting reliable answers required careful work on the logical model, master measures, dimensions and business context. AI Data Analysis Qlik Semantic Layer 25 August 2026 Your semantic layer is becoming the API for AI Semantic layers are not new, but AI is giving them a new role. Where they once primarily powered dashboards, semantic models are increasingly becoming the layer that provides AI with reliable business context. AI Data Governance Microsoft Fabric Qlik Semantic Layer TimeXtender 17 August 2026 Putting AI to work on your data works. But not like this. Putting AI to work on your data sounds simple. But what can we learn from organizations already doing it? Based on Anthropic’s experience and independent research: what works, what doesn’t, and why maintenance is where the real work lies. AI Data Governance Data Management Power BI Qlik
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