Qlik Acquires Mozaic Data: Leveraging Data Products for Management

Qlik, a data integration and analytics company, has revealed its acquisition of Mozaic Data (Mozaic), an AI-driven data management technology. This strategic move signifies a significant step forward in streamlining data processes for enterprises, emphasizing a product-oriented strategy to enhance data quality and governance. The acquisition aligns with Qlik's commitment to providing advanced solutions that empower businesses to manage and leverage data more effectively, thereby contributing to improved operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities.

Integrating Mozaic into Qlik’s portfolio brings a transformative approach to managing data as a product. “Organisations increasingly seek to create domain-centric data products that transcend data integration and quality. There’s an elevated expectation within the industry,” explained Stewart Bond, Vice President, Data Intelligence and Integration Software at IDC. “The focus of Qlik’s data quality and governance offerings to embody the concept of data products highlights a maturity that resonates with today’s customer needs.”

Mozaic founder, Sharad Kumar, assumes the role of Regional Head of Data Integration and Quality at Qlik, bringing his valuable expertise to augment the company's innovation. His leadership will play a pivotal role in advancing Qlik's capabilities, specifically in the development of a cutting-edge Data Product Catalog solution. This strategic move is geared towards enabling customers to swiftly and effectively extract enhanced value from their data, aligning with Qlik's commitment to delivering state-of-the-art solutions for optimized data utilization and customer satisfaction.

Drew Clarke, General Manager, of the Data Business Unit at Qlik, emphasized, “The acquisition of Mozaic and Sharad’s expertise is a pivotal step in reshaping the data landscape, and is a significant contribution to our ongoing work for 2024. Customers recognize the importance of treating data as a product—a strategy that aligns with the need for a SaaS-based Data Product Catalog, offering a more efficient and user-friendly experience in data lifecycle management and reinforcing a solid foundation for AI-driven data management.”

Mozaic's revolutionary Data Product Experience methodology is crafted based on decentralized architecture principles. This approach empowers organizations to construct, secure, govern, deploy, and oversee domain-specific data products in cloud environments. Facilitated by Mozaic, these data products are accessible through a data product marketplace, accommodating a wide range of consumption patterns. This inclusivity enables diverse business use cases, reinforcing Mozaic's commitment to providing a versatile and efficient platform for organizations to discover, access, and leverage data products seamlessly within their operational landscapes.

The acquisition aims to expedite the deployment and utilization of data across enterprises, with a particular focus on cloud platforms such as Amazon Redshift, Databricks, Google BigQuery, Microsoft Fabric, and Snowflake. According to the Harvard Business Review, adopting a data-as-a-product approach can accelerate the implementation of new use cases by 90% and concurrently reduce the total cost of ownership by 30%.

Sharad Kumar commented, “Joining Qlik is a significant milestone for Mozaic Data. We share a vision to improve data consumption by maximizing value from data investments. This is an opportunity to advance the efficiency and innovation in data management driven by AI, integrating seamlessly with Qlik’s upcoming projects.”

Through this acquisition, Qlik solidifies its dedication to delivering comprehensive data solutions by seamlessly incorporating Mozaic's technology. The goal is to elevate businesses' overall data consumption experience, reinforcing Qlik's commitment to providing end-to-end solutions.