Acquisition expands Qlik’s end-to-end data integration platform to open lakehouses, delivering real-time data, optimization and cost reduction
THE Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI), announces the acquisition of Upsolver, a pioneer in real-time data streaming and Apache Iceberg optimization. This move deepens Qlik’s ability to provide companies with solutions end-to-end, open and scalable, that unify data integration, analytics and AI into a single platform. The acquisition combines Upsolver’s real-time data ingestion for Iceberg and adaptive optimization with the data platform end-to-end from Qlik, enabling organizations to access data faster, optimize their data estate, reduce costs and unlock AI-driven insights.
The acquisition of Upsolver positions Qlik to lead the market shift toward open data lakehouses, where enterprises demand flexibility, scalability and performance. Apache Iceberg, a transformative open table format, enables organizations to deploy open lakehouses that deliver high-performance analytics on large data sets while ensuring seamless integration with multiple data processing engines. By integrating Upsolver’s real-time ingestion and optimization technologies, Qlik provides a seamless platform to deliver timely insights, reduce infrastructure costs and enable enterprises to scale analytics and AI initiatives with open, trusted and governed data.
The main benefits of this acquisition include:
– Real-time insights: Enables continuous ingestion from streaming sources like Kafka and Kinesis, driving faster AI decisions and workflows.
– Unified data ecosystem: Unified data platform to ingest, transform, manage, optimize, and govern open Iceberg-based lakehouses.
– Cost optimization: Reduce infrastructure costs with Upsolver's Adaptive Iceberg Optimizer, reducing storage and improving query performance by up to five times through automated, table-specific optimizations.
– Open and interoperable: Leverages an open Iceberg table format to flexibly operate with a variety of tools and engines such as Snowflake, Databricks, and Athena.
“With Upsolver’s real-time streaming capabilities and Iceberg’s advanced optimization, we are further developing Qlik’s proven enterprise solutions to drive even greater value for our customers,” said James Fisher, Chief Strategy Officer at Qlik. “We are also excited to welcome Upsolver’s team of experts to Qlik, further strengthening our commitment to providing open, scalable data solutions that reduce complexity and drive innovation in data integration, analytics and AI.”
“The integration of Qlik and Upsolver highlights the growing importance of open, real-time data architectures in today’s enterprise landscape,” said Stewart Bond, research vice president, Data Integration and Intelligence Software, IDC.
“This move positions Qlik to deliver solutions that meet the dual demands for scalability and interoperability, helping organizations unlock the full potential of data-intensive workloads like AI and machine learning, while maintaining control over costs and governance.”
“Upsolver and Qlik share a deep commitment to simplifying data-related complexity and empowering businesses to unlock the full potential of their data,” said Ori Rafael, CEO of Upsolver. “What makes this partnership so powerful is how our real-time data ingestion and Iceberg optimization align seamlessly with the platform.” end-to-end from Qlik. Together, we are delivering a unified solution that equips organizations to scale with confidence, reduce costs, and enable AI-driven innovation with trusted, governed data.”
The acquisition of Upsolver strengthens Qlik’s ability to meet the growing demand for open, real-time data solutions tailored to the needs of modern businesses. By integrating Upsolver’s expertise in Iceberg optimization and data streaming with the Qlik platform, companies gain the tools to simplify data management, improve operational efficiency, and scale their AI-driven strategies. Discover how Qlik and Upsolver together can transform your approach to data www.qlik.com/pt-br.
Regarding the Qlik
THE Qlik Qlik transforms complex data landscapes into actionable insights, driving strategic business outcomes. Serving more than 40,000 global customers, the Qlik portfolio provides advanced enterprise-grade AI/ML, data integration, and analytics. Qlik’s practical and scalable AI/ML tools drive faster, better decisions. Qlik is the leader in data integration and governance, offering end-to-end solutions that work with diverse data sources. Qlik’s intuitive analytics uncover hidden patterns, empowering teams to tackle complex challenges and seize new opportunities. Qlik is a strategic partner, and its expertise and technology-agnostic platform make its customers more competitive. For more information, visit www.qlik.com/pt-br.
© 2025 QlikTech International AB. All rights reserved. All company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated.
