Qlik to Power BI Migration POC

Overview

As data becomes an increasingly vital asset for organizations, many face the challenge of managing the rising costs and complexities of rigid, expensive reporting technologies. Microsoft Power BI (PBI) offers an effective solution, enabling organizations to maximize their existing Microsoft 365 (M365) licenses while seamlessly integrating with their current Microsoft technology stack.

At Rockhop, we understand that transitioning to a new reporting platform can be overwhelming. To simplify this process, we’ve developed a clear, comprehensive methodology that allows organizations to quickly evaluate their current environment, create a detailed migration roadmap, and validate success through a proof-of-concept migration. Our approach ensures a smooth and efficient transition to Power BI, unlocking immediate value from your data investments.

Challenges

Rising Costs: Increasing expenses associated with maintaining outdated reporting systems.

Seamless Integration: The need for smooth compatibility with existing productivity tools and infrastructure.

Aging Technologies: Reliance on legacy systems that hinder flexibility and efficiency.

Self-Service Capabilities: Enabling users to independently create Power BI reports and analyze data eliminating administrative burden.

What's Inside

Assessment

Identify Modernization Opportunities: Evaluate data set consolidation and opportunities for Power BI modernization.

Transform .qvw Files: Assess each .qvw file to identify the effort required for future state rebuilding.

Document Transformations: Record data transformation processes and the associated data model.

Measure Mapping: Determine future state measures for all visualizations and estimate the effort required to recreate them in Power BI.

Define Security Model: Establish a robust security model to ensure data protection and compliance aligned with organizational standards.

Migration Planning

Prioritized Backlog: Develop a prioritized backlog for report development to streamline the migration process.

Effort and Resource Estimation: Assess the workload and gather a resource plan for migration tasks.

Agile Roadmap: Create a flexible roadmap and timeline for report migration that allows for iterative improvements and adaptability.

Proof-of-Concept Migration

Medium to High Complexity Report Migration: Perform a migration of a medium to high complexity report to demonstrate the potential of Power BI and validate the findings from the assessment stage.

Refine Migration Plan: Utilize insights gained during the proof-of-concept to optimize and refine the overall migration strategy.

Conclusion

Rockhop’s structured approach to migrating from Qlik to Power BI provides organizations with the expertise and support needed to navigate the complexities of data transition. With our agile methodology and thorough assessment process, your organization can successfully harness the power of Power BI while overcoming prevalent challenges in data management.