What’s New in Qlik Cloud

Data Analytics

This month’s release add new capabilities across analytics, integration, governance, and reporting. These updates focus on secure collaboration, simpler administration, and better access to insights across tools commonly used by organisations.

1. Dataset Search now supports Semantic Queries

The navigation bar search now supports semantic search for datasets. Users can describe what they need using natural language. Qlik then matches intent based on meaning, not just exact text.

This feature supports multiple languages and helps users find datasets faster, even when names or descriptions differ.

2. Enhanced Accuracy for Knowledge Bases

You can now enable enhanced accuracy for new knowledge bases.

This option improves how content is processed by:

• Creating more relevant text chunks
• Improving table parsing
• Supporting better answers from PDF, Word, and PowerPoint files

This leads to clearer responses and more reliable results when users query knowledge content.

3. Word and PowerPoint Reporting now available

Qlik Reporting Service now supports Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint outputs.

New Microsoft 365 add-ins allow report developers to:

• Create Word reports in .docx or .PDF format
• Create PowerPoint presentations in .pptx or .PDF format
• Use data directly from Qlik Sense apps

The experience matches the existing Excel add-in, providing a consistent workflow across Microsoft tools. Customers using the existing reporting manifest will need to deploy an updated version to access these new add-ins.

4. Write Table now available in Qlik Cloud Government

Write Table is now supported in Qlik Cloud Government. Users can edit data directly within analytics apps, while Teams can add comments, update values, and see changes sync across sessions in real time.

Key benefits include:

• Shared data updates across users
• Clear tracking of changes
• Export of updates through Qlik Automate

Write Table is available from the Chart Library when editing an app. This feature supports collaboration while maintaining governance standards required in regulated environments.

5. New Mailbox Connectors with OAuth Support

Two new connectors are now available:

• Mailbox IMAP OAuth
• Mailbox SMTP OAuth

These connectors support OAuth 2.0 authentication. Users can securely read mailbox content through IMAP and send emails through SMTP without using basic authentication.

This update improves security and aligns with modern identity standards commonly used across Microsoft and enterprise email platforms.

6. Developer Role removed and API Key Management simplified

The Developer role has now been fully removed, following its deprecation in June 2025. API key access is now controlled through the Manage API keys permission, which administrators can assign within a custom role.

Important changes include:

• The Enable API keys toggle has been removed from Administration settings
• API key creation depends entirely on assigned permissions
• Users or groups not migrated may experience access issues

Administrators should review role assignments to ensure continued access to APIs and automations.

7. Business Logic Improvements for Faster Setup

Two updates improve how business logic is managed and maintained.

a) Logical Group Selection at Creation Time

When a custom logical model is active, new master dimensions and measures must belong to a logical group to support natural language queries.

You can now select the logical group during item creation. This removes the need for a separate configuration step and ensures immediate availability for search and chat experiences.

b) Bulk Vocabulary Management using Excel

Vocabulary synonyms can now be managed in bulk using Excel imports.

Users can:

• Add multiple synonyms at once
• Edit or remove groups in a single action
• Reduce time spent managing large vocabularies

This change supports faster rollout and easier maintenance of semantic models.

8. New Direct Access Gateway Version 1.7.10

Direct Access gateway version 1.7.10 is now available. This release includes new features and resolved issues.

a) Delimit Column Names for ODBC Connections

A new option allows column names to be automatically delimited when required.

This supports sources that use:

• Upper case column names
• Special characters

The option removes the need to manually edit load scripts when previewing or loading data.

b) Metrics Data Quota Control

A new property allows administrators to set a size limit for metrics data stored on the gateway machine.

• The quota is defined in megabytes
• Older data is removed when the limit is reached
• Configuration is supported via JSON or the Public API

This helps manage local storage and supports stable gateway operation.