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Turning Unstructured Data into Actionable Answers

How Qlik Answers, our new self-service GenAI-powered knowledge assistant, transforms the way we search

Ryan Welsh

3 min read

Qlik blog post titled "Turning Unstructured Data into Actionable Answers" by Ryan Welsh, Field CTO - Generative AI, Qlik.

Imagine a world where ALL your data works for you. We’ve already seen remarkable things happen with structured data at Qlik. Our associative engine was crafted to handle structured data in an exceptional way. Calculating, processing, and associating tabular data with precision.

But here’s the catch: 80% of the world’s data is unstructured, and Forrester predicts this amount will double this year. This means businesses are operating without complete knowledge, leaving a vast untapped potential in unstructured data.

Our mission? To help customers access and leverage this untapped potential.

The birth of Qlik Answers

A plug-and-play GenAI-powered knowledge assistant that helps you build a knowledge base. This is Qlik Answers. It offers a modern chat experience accessible within Qlik Cloud or embedded in platforms like SharePoint or Salesforce. Users can ask questions about their unstructured data and receive simple, human-like answers. Like this!


Using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), this innovative product marks a new era in analytics, helping users get answers from unstructured data seamlessly and safely.

Transforming data into actionable insights

Are you excited for a world where both structured and unstructured data are transformed into actionable insights? We hope so! This is the vision driving Qlik Answers. At Qlik, we believe in a future where data isn't just a byproduct of business processes but the core driver of innovation and smart decision-making. Our mission is to democratize access to these insights, empowering everyone in an organization to make informed, impactful decisions.

Breaking free from traditional search engines

Traditional search engines rely on static keywords and single-source content, which often isn’t enough. They provide a list of possible results, leaving users to piece together the information themselves. This method is inefficient and can leave significant gaps in knowledge. Qlik Answers changes all that. By harnessing the power of generative AI and RAG, it transforms the way you get information.

Key innovations of Qlik Answers

  • Personalized intelligence: Qlik Answers delivers personalized, contextually relevant answers by understanding the unique needs and contexts of users. It generates direct, reliable answers from unstructured text data.

  • Seamless integration: It consolidates information from multiple sources—knowledge repositories, CRM systems, and online content—breaking down silos and ensuring comprehensive accessibility.

  • Advanced semantic capabilities: Using advanced large language models (LLMs), Qlik Answers provides deep and accurate analyses of data, recognizing patterns, relationships, and underlying meanings to turn complex information into easy-to-understand answers.

  • Transparency and trust: Every answer comes with citations, letting users trace back to the original sources, ensuring trust and transparency.

  • Effortless deployment: Qlik Answers is designed for simplicity. It's a plug-and-play solution on the Qlik Cloud platform, requiring no extensive technical expertise to deploy.


A quantum leap in AI for businesses

Qlik Answers isn't just another AI tool; it’s a major leap in how businesses can use Gen AI. Unlike other solutions that need multiple vendors and complex integrations, Qlik Answers offers a unified, end-to-end platform that reduces complexity and boosts efficiency. Built on Qlik's trusted platform, it ensures top-tier data security, compliance, and governance, providing peace of mind in a data-centric world. Designed for quick deployment and ease of use, Qlik Answers lets businesses or users find value quickly, without needing extensive customization or technical expertise.

Revolutionizing business functions

Unprecedented response

Since Qlik Connect, the response to Qlik Answers has been amazing. Early adopters have praised its ability to find new value with simple, self-service solutions backed by Qlik's leading governance, transparency, and trust. With over 40,000 customers globally, the impact of Qlik Answers will only grow.

Excitement for the future

As we look to the future, we are incredibly excited about the transformative potential of Qlik Answers. This is not just a product launch but a bold leap into the future of analytics. We can't wait to see how Qlik Answers will continue to open up new opportunities, drive innovation, and inspire our customers to reach new heights.

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