With its acquisition of Podium Data, Qlik seeks to amplify its enterprise BI data management capabilities and raise the level of competition with Tableau and Power BI.

Qlik is buying startup Podium Data. The Qlik-Podium acquisition gives the self-service BI and data visualization software vendor new data management technology to boost its enterprise strategy and its ability to compete with archrival Tableau. As part of the Qlik-Podium deal, Podium Data will move all 30 of its employees — including the co-founders and management team — from its Lowell, Mass., headquarters to Qlik’s regional office in Newton, Mass. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.

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Author: Shaun Sutner