Qlik Establishes New Cloud Region in India to Support Data Sovereignty

Qlik, provider of data integration, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), has announced the launch of its first cloud region in India. Located in Mumbai, this strategic move underscores Qlik’s commitment to bolstering data sovereignty and meeting the growing demand for local data storage, regulatory compliance, and AI-driven analytics solutions in the Indian market.

The new cloud region enables Indian organizations across diverse sectors—finance, healthcare, public sector, automotive, and more—to leverage Qlik’s suite of enterprise-grade data and analytics tools while ensuring full compliance with local data residency regulations. By housing data within the country, businesses can harness advanced AI capabilities to drive innovation, streamline operations, and make informed decisions.

Customer Perspectives

Suresh Nambiar, Executive Director (Information Systems) at Indian Oil Corporation Limited, welcomed the development, stating, “Qlik’s first cloud region in India will enable businesses like ours to access data faster and at scale, ensuring operational efficiency and sustainability across extensive datasets.”

Strategic Significance
Mike Capone, CEO of Qlik, emphasized, “This new cloud region addresses the unique needs of our Indian customers navigating complex regulatory requirements. Our investment reflects Qlik’s dedication to delivering AI-powered outcomes while ensuring data sovereignty, enabling Indian enterprises to transform their data into competitive advantages responsibly and effectively.”

Local Commitment

Varun Babbar, Managing Director - India & SAARC, Qlik, added, “The establishment of this cloud region is a pivotal step to empower businesses with scalable, secure, and compliant solutions tailored to India’s evolving data localization landscape. This will drive operational efficiency and innovation across the digital economy.”

Key Features of the India Cloud Region:

• Data Residency Compliance: Ensures customer data is stored and processed within India to meet privacy and localization regulations.
• Enhanced Performance: Reduces latency by keeping data closer to end-users, improving speed and service stability.
• Advanced AI Capabilities: Offers features like Qlik AutoML and Qlik Answers for automated workflows and actionable insights.
• Localized Support: Provides tailored solutions through responsive local customer service.
• Scalability: Supports the growing customer base with a goal to double Qlik’s market share in India by 2026.

Economic Impact

Beyond technological enhancements, the new cloud region is set to create jobs across sales, presales, consulting, and professional services, with a focus on AI and data governance expertise. This positions India as a critical hub for Qlik’s research and development, customer support, and marketing efforts in the Asia Pacific region.