12 May 2020
Exciting news! Vizlib joins the insightsoftware family. Learn More >
Accurate data is the basis of business intelligence. And that’s why BI teams rely on access to the right data at the right time. Unfortunately, some data may be lacking in your analytical apps to fully support data-driven decision making.
Enterprises that combine data sources and allow for contextual inputs can lower the risk of errors and improve their team’s speed and agility with additional BI functionality such as writeback.
Wait, what is writeback?
Writeback is the ability to update databases, files, or source systems. It extends beyond the traditional read-only functionality to include the ability to create, update, and delete data.
Database writebacks enable end-users to update source systems directly where they’re doing their analysis, like in their published Qlik Sense apps. They’re maintaining systems of record while staying in the analysis flow. How? By securely initiating backend processes from within the analytics app.
And yes, this does mean the end-user is getting more power. But it is a good thing, in this case! (You can stop shaking your head now! ?)
The added functionality from writeback solutions helps to speed up data analysis, simplify planning and streamline workflows, as data is written back to a source. In essence, writeback closes the analytics loop.
Three writeback use cases to boost your BI
1. Capture sales data at the source
Now you can capture sales information like lead management or sales planning directly where you analyse the data. Input, edit and delete data from within Qlik Sense to improve the accuracy of your scenario modelling and forecasting. Or simply update the data when you spot inaccuracies in your CRM!
✅ Improved data accuracy and speed!
2. Enhance financial accuracy
Writeback tables enable the finance team to apply adjustments to financial results easily. And keep track of who, when and why any adjustment was made! Changes are written back to update the source data, and ensure a single source of truth!
✅ Improved financial accuracy and planning
3. Streamline operations management
Managers can safely add data to a database or web API with governed, user-friendly inputs to help streamline operations and improve efficiency.
✅ Improved efficiency and workflow process management
Vizlib Writeback capabilities for Qlik Sense
With our reimagined Vizlib Collaboration, we’ll be adding more BI value through a comprehensive writeback and collaboration product for Qlik Sense.
Vizlib Writeback capabilities span your entire insights-to-action journey to save time, reduce data inconsistencies, and streamline your data analysis.
To learn more about this analytics game-changer, register for our upcoming webinar.
Getting Started with Vizlib
Need to supercharge your Qlik Sense apps? Try Vizlib. You can sign up for a free trial today – available for up to 5 users!
Go beyond native Qlik Sense to supercharge your analytics
Sign up freeRelated Posts
6 September 2023
Your guide to Qlik Sense Extensions
29 August 2023
QlikView vs. Qlik Sense: Is it time to switch?
22 August 2023
Qlik Sense Extensions for enterprise business analytics
You’ve come to the right place!
Vizlib’s feature-rich data visualisation products will help you get started on your data storytelling journey.
Easy-to-use (including drag and drop functionality)
No coding skills needed
Highly customisable to suit your design needs
Templates to fast-track your dashboard creation
Got a technical question? Our Help Centre has heaps of helpful guides, articles, FAQs and more. Access Help Centre
