Qlik Consulting & Implementation

Your Qlik environment needs to hold up. Not just today, but also when your organization is asking very different questions three years from now. We build new Qlik environments, modernize existing ones, and migrate them to Qlik Cloud.

Qlik Partner since 2013 | Certified consultants

Qlik Cloud Analytics Developer certification
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Qlik Sense Data Architect certification
Qlik Sense Business Analyst certification
Qlik Sense System Administrator certification

Clients usually come to us at one of these points.

You are setting up a Qlik environment for the first time and want to get it right from the start: a sound data model, dashboards people actually use, and a setup that will not get in your way later.

You have been working with Qlik for years, but the environment that has grown along with the organization is starting to hold you back. Reloads are slowing down, and the data model has become difficult to navigate. Or you are still using QlikView and want to modernize that environment, for example by moving to Qlik Cloud.

You have inherited a Qlik environment that no one fully understands anymore, that is difficult to maintain, or that people no longer trust. Before changing anything, we first map out how it works.

Whatever the reason, there is often another factor: you are looking for a partner who will give your environment the attention it needs.

Qlik Consultants van Bitmetric werken aan een Qlik dashboard.

A Qlik environment is more than a set of apps. Underneath is a platform that needs to be set up properly: the data model, reloads, permissions, and the way you deploy new apps. We build that platform with the same care as the dashboards on top of it.

The data model determines whether everything else works. A well-designed associative model lets users explore their data freely; a poor model becomes slow, unpredictable, and unreadable for the next developer. We build sound models, keep reloads fast with incremental loading strategies, and ensure your source systems are connected properly. Working with larger data flows? Then we also look at the underlying layer, using Qlik Data Integration or a separate data foundation.

A dashboard that looks good but no one opens has no value. We build apps that help people find the answers they need without requiring a manual. That means making choices: which questions should this dashboard answer, what should you leave out, and how do you ensure people are still using it six months later?

As long as you have one app, management is not a problem. Once you have twenty apps, multiple teams, and different developers coming and going, it becomes one. We configure your Qlik environment to keep it manageable, with clear permissions, consistent naming, documented decisions, and a process for deploying apps safely. We use the coding conventions and tools we have developed ourselves over the years, such as SenseTheme for consistent styling.

Migrating to Qlik Cloud is not simply a matter of copying everything over. Data flows, permissions, and distribution work differently, and not everything can be transferred one-to-one. We guide the transition from QlikView or Qlik Sense on-premises and make sure your environment is better structured after the migration than it was before. Want to know exactly how such a migration works? We cover it in detail on our blog.

We often start with a short proof of concept, so you can get a sense in advance of how the collaboration works and how the data behaves. We then decide together on the approach that fits.

  • We build it, you manage it. This is usually our starting point.
  • We build it together with you. Knowledge transfer and training take place during the build.
  • We build it and continue to manage it. Through our support service.

Read the full explanation of how we work on our Data & Analytics Consultancy page.

Barry Harmsen, Managing Consultant en oprichter van Bitmetric

Knowledge transfer works both ways: the more your own team understands, the less dependent you are on us. We want your environment to work even when we are not there.

Not a technical specialist yourself? No problem. You do not need to know what an associative model is to get the right help from us. Tell us what you want to achieve, and we will translate that into an approach that works.

After more than ten years of Qlik projects, you learn what works and what does not. We have captured that experience in a consistent approach: the Bitmetric Blueprint. It is not an extensive playbook that we impose on every customer, but a set of agreements and standards that keeps us from reinventing the wheel every time.

For Qlik, we use the Bitmetric Blueprint for Qlik. It defines how we set up a Qlik environment: from data modeling and architecture to access rights, connections, deployment, and how we roll out apps. Think of it as a basic recipe: we keep it lightweight for a small environment and expand it for a larger organization with multiple teams. The result is an environment based on choices that have repeatedly proven themselves, rather than decisions made up on the spot.

Our broader approach also applies to Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and TimeXtender. Learn more about the Bitmetric Blueprint on our Consultancy page.

Bitmetric consultants bespreken een migratiearchitectuur op een whiteboard

Here is a selection of Qlik projects we have completed across different sectors and for a range of needs. The common thread: environments that people actually use.

DPG Media Group

“Customers expect a modern customer experience. Bitmetric helped us introduce an advanced portal for reporting on and analyzing digital campaigns with minimal resources, thanks to Qlik technology.”

Read the customer case study
Q-Perior

“A large international client we share needed support in creating highly advanced ad hoc financial reports using Qlik technology. Bitmetric not only provided the best solution to the problem, but was also a professional and attentive partner throughout the entire process.”

Read the customer case study
Topgeschenken Nederland

“We have come to know Bitmetric as a no-nonsense organization without any fluff. That fits well with one of our core values: being down to earth. Topgeschenken Nederland BV recommends that anyone with a data visualization question contact Bitmetric.”

Read the customer case study
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In half an hour, you will know whether we are a good fit. Whether you need a new environment, modernization, someone to take over another party’s work, or a move to Qlik Cloud, tell us what challenges you are facing and we will explore the options with you.

Building is one part of the process. Depending on where you are, one of these pages may be a better starting point.

On our Qlik page, you can learn what Qlik is, which products are available, and where the platform excels.

Then building isn’t what you need. Explore our Qlik Support service, or read our Qlik Support & Management guide to learn how to keep an existing environment healthy.

Our Academy offers training that helps your team work more independently with Qlik.

Qlik is one of the platforms we work with. On our Consulting page, you can learn how we work, including with Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and TimeXtender.

Bitmetric: No 1 Qlik fan!

Yes. We support migrations from QlikView and Qlik Sense on-premises to Qlik Cloud. Not everything can be transferred directly: data flows, permissions, and distribution work differently in Qlik Cloud, so we first assess your current environment and then determine what can remain as it is and what would be better rebuilt. You can read about how this process works in our guide to migrating to Qlik Cloud.

Both. We set up new Qlik environments and improve or modernize existing ones. For an existing environment, we usually start with a short health check so we understand its current setup before making any changes.

Yes, we do this regularly. Here too, we start with a short health check to understand the data model, apps, and setup. This shows us what we are taking over and where attention is needed, allowing us to handle maintenance or further development.

Yes, we work with all three. Much of our work is shifting to Qlik Cloud, but we also support Qlik Sense on-premises and existing QlikView environments, whether you need further development, maintenance, or a migration to Qlik Cloud.

Both are possible. Sometimes we set up a complete Qlik environment; other times we build a single dashboard or solve one specific problem. We look at what you need and tailor our approach accordingly.

Yes. We are comfortable with your team becoming less dependent on us, so we are happy to work alongside your own people and share knowledge as we go. The more your team understands, the better. This keeps your environment running even when we are not there.

Yes, definitely. Qlik and Power BI are tools from the same generation: switching does not mean moving to something newer or better, only potentially to something that suits your organization better. The right platform depends on your situation. We are happy to help you think it through, either in an informal conversation or through our tool selection service.

That depends greatly on what you need. If you have a specific question about an existing environment, we can sometimes help within a few hours or even during the initial meeting. For a larger project, we usually start with a three-day proof of concept. This gives us a chance to get to know each other, see how the data is structured and assess its quality, understand the question more clearly, and check whether working together feels like a good fit. Depending on the scope of the project, the first usable results then follow within a few days to a few weeks.

Yes. We work with organizations of different sizes, from smaller teams to large enterprises. A more focused project often suits a smaller organization: a single dashboard, a health check, or help with a specific issue rather than a complete implementation. We look at what fits your situation instead of applying a fixed model.

Both are possible. We decide this together based on your preferences and what is most practical for the project.

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How can we help?

Whether you want to set up a new Qlik environment, improve an existing one, migrate to Qlik Cloud, or simply discuss where you currently stand, Barry and Eric are happy to help you think it through. Email or call us, or schedule an appointment directly at a time that suits you.

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