{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":["WebPage","FAQPage"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/","url":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/","name":"Differentia Consulting: FAQ","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Differentia-Consulting-Logo-Left-810-810-2015-LI.png","datePublished":"2020-08-24T19:32:14+00:00","dateModified":"2025-10-20T20:28:10+00:00","description":"Differentia Consulting FAQ: For more information please, call +44 (0)1494 622 600 or email info@differentia.consulting","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#breadcrumb"},"mainEntity":[],"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/"]}],"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/#organization"},"copyrightHolder":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/#organization"}},{"@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1598297359653","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1598297359653","position":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1598297359653","name":"What is the best way to contact Differentia Consulting?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"For general inquiries and new project discussions, call <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/+441494622600\">+44 1494 622 600<\/a><\/strong> or email <strong><a href=\"mailto:info@differentia.consulting\">info@differentia.consulting<\/a><\/strong>. Our team typically responds to emails within 2 hours during business hours (9 AM - 6 PM GMT).<br\/><br\/>For existing customers:<br\/><strong>Support emergencies<\/strong>: Use your dedicated emergency contact number provided during onboarding<br\/><strong>Managed services clients<\/strong>: Access our 24\/7 support portal or call your assigned Service Delivery Manager<br\/><strong>Training inquiries<\/strong>: Contact our certified training team at <a href=\"mailto:training@differentia.consulting\">training@differentia.consulting<\/a><br\/>We also offer <strong>WhatsApp support<\/strong> for quick questions and <strong>scheduled consultations<\/strong> for complex project discussions. Our offices in England, Scotland, and Wales ensure local support across the UK, with remote capabilities for global clients.<br\/><strong>Best response times<\/strong>: Phone calls for immediate assistance, email for detailed inquiries requiring documentation.","inLanguage":"en-GB"},"inLanguage":"en-GB"}]},{"@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1598296826152","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1598296826152","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1598296826152","name":"Where are Differentia Consulting's offices located?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Differentia Consulting operates from strategic locations across the UK to serve our diverse client base:<br\/><strong>Primary Locations:<\/strong><br\/><strong>England<\/strong>: Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire (Headquarters) - Convenient to M40\/M25 corridor<br\/><strong>Scotland<\/strong>: Edinburgh office serving Scottish enterprises and public sector<br\/><strong>Wales<\/strong>: Cardiff office supporting Welsh government and private sector clients<br\/><strong>Service Coverage:<\/strong><br\/><strong>On-site consulting<\/strong>: Available across all UK regions<br\/><strong>Remote services<\/strong>: Global delivery capability with timezone-appropriate support<br\/><strong>Hybrid model<\/strong>: Combination of on-site and remote delivery for optimal cost-effectiveness<br\/>Each office is staffed with certified Qlik and JD Edwards consultants, ensuring local expertise backed by our national resource pool. Our headquarters houses our main technical team, training facilities, and 24\/7 managed services operations center.<br\/>For specific office addresses, contact details, and directions, visit our <strong>Contact page<\/strong><br\/>or call <strong>+44 1494 622 600<\/strong>.","inLanguage":"en-GB"},"inLanguage":"en-GB"}]},{"@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1598296720465","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1598296720465","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1598296720465","name":"Is Differentia Consulting privately owned?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes, Differentia Consulting has been privately owned since our founding in <strong>2002<\/strong>. This independence provides several key advantages for our clients:<br\/><strong>Benefits of Private Ownership:<\/strong><br\/><strong>Decision autonomy<\/strong>: Quick response to client needs without corporate bureaucracy<br\/><strong>Long-term partnerships<\/strong>: Focus on relationship building rather than quarterly targets<br\/><strong>Investment flexibility<\/strong>: Ability to invest in emerging technologies and specialist expertise<br\/><strong>Client confidentiality<\/strong>: Enhanced data security with no public disclosure requirements<br\/><strong>Company Stability:<\/strong><br\/>Over <strong>23 years<\/strong> of continuous operation and growth<br\/><strong>Financial independence<\/strong> - no external investor pressures<br\/><strong>Retained expertise<\/strong> - low staff turnover due to employee ownership culture<br\/><strong>Reinvestment philosophy<\/strong> - profits invested in technology, training, and talent<br\/>Our private ownership enables us to maintain our <strong>#StressFreeQlik<\/strong> and <strong>#StressFreeJDE<\/strong> service philosophy, prioritizing client success over shareholder returns. This approach has earned us recognition as <strong>IBM Partner of the Year<\/strong> and <strong>QlikTech Global Special Achievement Award<\/strong> recipients.","inLanguage":"en-GB"},"inLanguage":"en-GB"}]},{"@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1598296991399","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1598296991399","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1598296991399","name":"What BI Services Does Differentia Consulting offer?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Differentia Consulting primarily offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/qlik\/\">Qlik<\/a> BI services, catering for all Qlik products. These services include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/article\/migrate-to-qlik-cloud-tools-required\/\">Qlik Cloud migration tools<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/qlik\/services\/qlik-managed-services\/\">Qlik managed services<\/a>. In addition Differentia Consulting provides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/services\/power-bi-managed-services\/\">Power BI managed services<\/a> to its Microsoft clients.","inLanguage":"en-GB"},"inLanguage":"en-GB"}]},{"@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1598298221243","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1598298221243","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1598298221243","name":"How Does Differentia Consulting Engage with its Clients?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Differentia Consulting adopts a service management or service delivery approach. This means that you get to speak to an expert and not a \"sales\" person. Each of our clients is appointed a Service Delivery or Engagement Manager to support everyday operations. This contact then engages resources required to support each engagement, including sales for example.","inLanguage":"en-GB"},"inLanguage":"en-GB"}]},{"@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1598298516058","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1598298516058","position":6,"url":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1598298516058","name":"What is meant by Managed Services?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/services\/managed-services\/\">managed services<\/a> approach is aimed to support all clients. from small to global. For this to work, Managed Services to us is an umbrella term to mean all the services that we offer under a single contract. These contracts start from as little as 2 hours a month.","inLanguage":"en-GB"},"inLanguage":"en-GB"}]},{"@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1621682638606","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1621682638606","position":7,"url":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1621682638606","name":"Does Differentia Consulting Provide Qlik Support?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes, Differentia Consulting offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/qlik\/services\/qlik-support-services\/\"><strong>Qlik Support Services<\/strong><\/a> across the whole Qlik portfolio of software.","inLanguage":"en-GB"},"inLanguage":"en-GB"}]},{"@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1755614778769","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1755614778769","position":8,"url":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1755614778769","name":"How much does a Qlik implementation typically cost?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Qlik implementation costs vary significantly based on scope, complexity, and deployment model. Here's our transparent breakdown:<br\/><strong>Small Business (50 users):<\/strong><br\/> - <strong>Qlik Sense SaaS<\/strong>: \u00a315,000 - \u00a335,000 total project cost<br\/> - <strong>Timeline<\/strong>: 6-12 weeks<br\/> - <strong>Includes<\/strong>: Basic dashboard development, user training, 3 months support<br\/><strong>Mid-Market (50-500 users):<\/strong><br\/> - <strong>Qlik Sense Enterprise<\/strong>: \u00a350,000 - \u00a3150,000 total project cost<br\/> - <strong>Timeline<\/strong>: 3-6 months<br\/> - <strong>Includes<\/strong>: Complex data modeling, advanced analytics, integration, training<br\/><strong>Enterprise (500+ users):<\/strong><br\/> - <strong>Qlik Sense Enterprise<\/strong>: \u00a3150,000 - \u00a3500,000+ total project cost<br\/> - <strong>Timeline<\/strong>: 6-18 months<br\/> - <strong>Includes<\/strong>: Multi-environment setup, governance, security, advanced features<br\/><strong>Ongoing Costs:<\/strong><br\/><strong>Managed services<\/strong>: From 2 hours\/month (\u00a3300) to full-time dedicated teams<br\/><strong>Qlik licensing<\/strong>: Handled through our partnership for optimal pricing<br\/><strong>Training and support<\/strong>: Flexible packages available<br\/>Contact us for a <strong>free consultation<\/strong> and detailed quote based on your specific requirements.","inLanguage":"en-GB"},"inLanguage":"en-GB"}]},{"@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1755614808369","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1755614808369","position":9,"url":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1755614808369","name":"What's the difference between Qlik Cloud - Qlik Sense, and Client Managed Qlik Sense and QlikView?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Understanding the differences helps choose the right platform for your needs:<br\/><strong>Qlik Cloud:- Qlik Sense Cloud aka Qlik Cloud Analytics (Modern Platform):<\/strong><br\/><strong>Self-service analytics<\/strong>: Business users create their own visualizations<br\/><strong>Cloud-native<\/strong>: SaaS, hybrid, or on-premise deployment<br\/><strong>Modern interface<\/strong>: Touch-friendly, responsive design<br\/><strong>Advanced features<\/strong>: AI-powered insights and natural language queries with Qlik Answers and Qlik Predict<br\/><strong>Scalability<\/strong>: Better performance for large distributed organisations and user bases<br\/><strong>Capacity Pricing<\/strong>: New model means enterprise adoption (100k users) with price based on usage, not user based licensing.<br\/><strong>Data Integration:<\/strong> Combine with Qlik Talend Cloud for true enterprise data pipeline. This leads into access of open data lakehouses and least cost pipeline compute.<br\/><strong>Qlik Trial Available:<\/strong> Both Qlik Cloud Analytics and Qlik Talend Cloud offer free product trials.<br\/><br\/><strong>Client Managed:- Qlik Sense and QlikView (Legacy Platform for existing customers only):<\/strong><br\/><strong>Guided analytics<\/strong>: IT-controlled dashboard development<br\/><strong>Mature platform<\/strong>: Extensive third-party integrations<br\/><strong>Pixel-perfect reports<\/strong>: Superior for complex formatted reports<br\/>(<strong>Cost-effective<\/strong>: Often lower total cost for simple use cases)<br\/><br\/><strong>Migration Path:<\/strong><br\/><strong>QlikView to Qlik Sense<\/strong>: We provide seamless Qlik Cloud migration services<br\/><strong>Hybrid approach<\/strong>: Run both platforms during transition<br\/><strong>Timeline<\/strong>: Typical migrations complete in 6-18 months<br\/><strong>Our Recommendation<\/strong>: Qlik Sense Cloud, Qlik Cloud for new implementations, with Qlik Sense (client managed) and QlikView migration planning for existing users. Our Qlik certified team has completed over <strong>50 successful migrations<\/strong>.","inLanguage":"en-GB"},"inLanguage":"en-GB"}]},{"@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1755615902465","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1755615902465","position":10,"url":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1755615902465","name":"How long does a typical BI implementation take?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Project timelines depend on scope, data complexity, and organisational readiness:<br\/><strong>Phase 1: Discovery & Planning (2-4 weeks)<\/strong><br\/>Requirements gathering and stakeholder interviews, establish goals as success criteria.<br\/>Data source assessment and architecture design<br\/>Project planning and resource allocation<br\/><strong>Phase 2: Development (4-12 weeks <\/strong>per complete deliverable, including data pipeline<strong>)<\/strong><br\/>Data modelling and ETL development<br\/>Dashboard and report creation<br\/>User acceptance testing (UAT) and refinement<br\/><strong>Phase 3: Deployment & Training (2-4 weeks)<\/strong><br\/>Production deployment and go-live support<br\/>End-user training and documentation<br\/>Knowledge transfer and handover<br\/><strong>Total Timeline Examples:<\/strong><br\/><strong>Simple dashboards<\/strong>: 6-10 weeks<br\/><strong>Departmental solution<\/strong>: 12-16 weeks<br\/><strong>Enterprise-wide implementation<\/strong>: 20-40 weeks<br\/><strong>Factors Affecting Timeline:<\/strong><br\/>Data quality and accessibility<br\/>Number of data sources and complexity<br\/>User training requirements<br\/>Integration with existing systems<br\/>Governance and security requirements<br\/>We use <strong>'W'agile #SmarterBI methodology<\/strong> with regular check-ins and review boards to ensure projects stay on track and deliver value incrementally.  Our Qlik certified team has completed over <strong>4000 successful projects to 500+ clients worldwide<\/strong>.","inLanguage":"en-GB"},"inLanguage":"en-GB"}]},{"@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1755616347214","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1755616347214","position":11,"url":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1755616347214","name":"Do you provide training for Qlik products?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes, we offer comprehensive training programs for all skill levels and Qlik products:<br\/><strong>Training Formats:<\/strong><br\/><strong>On-site training<\/strong>: Delivered at your location with your data<br\/><strong>Virtual classroom<\/strong>: Live online sessions with instructor interaction<br\/><strong>Self-paced learning<\/strong>: Access to Qlik's online training portal and a Qlik Trial tenant<br\/><strong>Mentoring programs<\/strong>: One-on-one guidance for advanced users and new trialists<br\/><strong>Course Categories:<\/strong><br\/><strong>End-User Training:<\/strong><br\/>Qlik Sense basics for business users<br\/>Advanced analytics and self-service BI<br\/>Dashboard consumption and collaboration<br\/><strong>Developer Training:<\/strong><br\/>Data modelling and scripting<br\/>Advanced visualization techniques<br\/>Performance optimization and best practices<br\/><strong>Administrator Training:<\/strong><br\/>Security and governance implementation<br\/>System administration and monitoring<br\/>Multi-cloud deployment strategies<br\/><strong>Certification Support:<\/strong><br\/><strong>Qlik Certified<\/strong>: We're authorised training partners since 2011<br\/><strong>Exam preparation<\/strong>: Mock exams and study guides<br\/><strong>Continuing education<\/strong>: Regular updates on new features<br\/><strong>Training Investment:<\/strong><br\/>Public courses from \u00a3495 per person per day<br\/>Private group training from \u00a32,500 per day<br\/>Custom curriculum development available<br\/><strong>ROI guarantee<\/strong>: Improved user adoption and faster project delivery<br\/>Contact us to discuss <strong>custom training programs<\/strong> tailored to your organization's specific needs and use cases.","inLanguage":"en-GB"},"inLanguage":"en-GB"}]},{"@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1755616528886","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1755616528886","position":12,"url":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1755616528886","name":"What industries do you specialise in?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Our 23+ years of experience spans multiple sectors, with deep expertise in:<br\/><strong>Financial Services:<\/strong><br\/>Regulatory reporting and compliance dashboards<br\/>Risk management and fraud detection analytics<br\/>Customer profitability and acquisition analysis<br\/><strong>Notable clients<\/strong>: Regional banks, insurance companies, investment firms<br\/><strong>Healthcare & Life Sciences:<\/strong><br\/>Patient outcome tracking and population health<br\/>Operational efficiency and resource optimisation<br\/>Clinical trial data analysis and reporting<br\/>Workforce management forecasting and reporting<br\/><strong>Compliance<\/strong>: NHS Digital (and successor), GDPR, FDA validation support<br\/><strong>Manufacturing:<\/strong><br\/>Supply chain optimisation and visibility<br\/>Quality control, SOX, ESG and Six Sigma reporting<br\/>Production planning and OEE dashboards<br\/><strong>Integration<\/strong>: ERP systems (JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle+)<br\/><strong>Public Sector:<\/strong><br\/>Performance monitoring and citizen services<br\/>Budget planning and resource allocation<br\/>Transparency and FOI reporting requirements<br\/><strong>Security clearance<\/strong>: Available for sensitive projects<br\/><strong>Retail & Distribution:<\/strong><br\/>Customer analytics and loyalty programs<br\/>Inventory optimization and demand forecasting<br\/>Multi-channel sales performance analysis<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/smarter.bi\/solutions\/smarter-wdr-powered-by-qlik\">Smarter.WDR<\/a> (Wholesale Distribution and Retail) 360 degree view.<br\/><strong>Energy & Utilities:<\/strong><br\/>Asset performance monitoring<br\/>Regulatory compliance reporting<br\/>Smart meter and consumption analytics<br\/>Forecasting using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/qlik\/products\/qlik-predict\/\">Qlik Predict<\/a><br\/><strong>Cross-Industry Capabilities:<\/strong><br\/><strong>ESG reporting<\/strong>: Sustainability and governance dashboards - pioneer<br\/><strong>Data governance<\/strong>: GDPR compliance and data quality<br\/><strong>Cloud migration<\/strong>: AWS, Azure, and hybrid deployments<br\/>Each industry engagement leverages our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/smarter.bi\/solutions\/\">SmarterBI<\/a> <strong>pre-built accelerators<\/strong> and <strong>industry-specific templates<\/strong> to reduce implementation time and cost.","inLanguage":"en-GB"},"inLanguage":"en-GB"}]},{"@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1755617079540","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1755617079540","position":13,"url":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1755617079540","name":"How do you ensure data security and compliance?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Data security is fundamental to our service delivery, with comprehensive measures across all engagements:<br\/><strong>Technical Security:<\/strong><br\/><strong>Encryption<\/strong>: End-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest<br\/><strong>Access controls<\/strong>: Role-based security with multi-factor authentication<br\/><strong>Network security<\/strong>: VPN access, firewall configuration, and monitoring<br\/><strong>Backup and recovery<\/strong>: Automated backups with tested restoration procedures<br\/><strong>Compliance Frameworks:<\/strong><br\/><strong>GDPR<\/strong>: Full compliance with EU data protection regulations<br\/><strong>ISO 27001<\/strong>: Information security management certification<br\/><strong>Cyber Essentials Plus<\/strong>: UK government cybersecurity standard<br\/><strong>NHS Digital<\/strong>: Approved for healthcare data processing<br\/><strong>Governance Processes:<\/strong><br\/><strong>Data classification<\/strong>: Automatic identification and tagging<br\/><strong>Audit trails<\/strong>: Complete logging of data access and modifications<br\/><strong>Privacy by design<\/strong>: Built-in privacy controls from project inception<br\/><strong>Regular assessments<\/strong>: Quarterly security reviews and penetration testing<br\/><strong>Cloud Security:<\/strong><br\/><strong>Multi-cloud expertise<\/strong>: Secure deployments across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud<br\/><strong>Hybrid architectures<\/strong>: Secure connectivity between cloud and on-premise<br\/><strong>Data residency<\/strong>: Ensuring data stays within required geographical boundaries<br\/><strong>Vendor Management:<\/strong><br\/><strong>Due diligence<\/strong>: Comprehensive security assessment of all partners<br\/><strong>Contractual obligations<\/strong>: Strict data protection clauses<br\/><strong>Regular audits<\/strong>: Annual security reviews of all vendor relationships<br\/><strong>Client-Specific Security:<\/strong><br\/><strong>Security assessments<\/strong>: Pre-engagement evaluation of client requirements<br\/><strong>Custom policies<\/strong>: Tailored security frameworks for sensitive industries<br\/><strong>Incident response<\/strong>: 24\/7 monitoring and rapid response procedures<br\/>Our security team maintains <strong>active security clearances<\/strong> and regularly updates protocols based on emerging threats and regulatory changes.","inLanguage":"en-GB"},"inLanguage":"en-GB"}]},{"@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1755617144414","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1755617144414","position":14,"url":"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/faq\/#faq-question-1755617144414","name":"What makes Differentia Consulting different from other BI consultancies?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Our unique value proposition stems from over two decades of specialised focus and client-centric approach:<br\/><strong>Deep Specialisation:<\/strong><br\/><strong>Qlik Elite Partner<\/strong>: Top-tier global recognition with advanced certifications<br\/><strong>JD Edwards expertise<\/strong>: Rare combination of ERP underpinning BI specialisation<br\/><strong>23+ years focus<\/strong>: Concentrated expertise rather than broad generalist approach<br\/><strong>Service Delivery Philosophy:<\/strong><br\/><strong>#StressFreeQlik<\/strong>: Our trademarked approach to simplified implementations<br\/><strong>No sales pressure<\/strong>: Technical experts lead client conversations, not salespeople<br\/><strong>Dedicated managers<\/strong>: Each client assigned a Service Delivery Manager<br\/><strong>Flexible engagement<\/strong>: From 2 hours\/month to full-time dedicated teams<br\/><strong>Innovation Leadership:<\/strong><br\/><strong>Smarter.BI<\/strong>: Our proprietary dashboard applications and accelerators<br\/><strong>Symphony for Qlik<\/strong>: Advanced orchestration and automation tools<br\/><strong>Harmony for Qlik<\/strong>: Streamlined development and deployment frameworks<br\/><strong>VISEON.IO:<\/strong> Semantic Search website metadata management framework<br\/><strong>AI integration<\/strong>: Early adoption of generative and agentic AI for enhanced analytics<br\/>and WhatsApp integration<br\/><strong>Proven Track Record:<\/strong><br\/><strong>Now 4000+ successful Qlik implementations<\/strong> across 15+ industries<br\/><strong>IBM Partner of the Year<\/strong> and <strong>QlikTech Global Achievement Award<\/strong> recipients<br\/><strong>92% client retention rate<\/strong> over the past 5 years, and adding new clients each year<br\/><strong>Average 6-month ROI<\/strong> on BI investments for our clients<br\/><strong>Global Reach, Local Touch:<\/strong><br\/><strong>UK-based expertise<\/strong> with global delivery capabilities<br\/><strong>Multi-office presence<\/strong> across England, Scotland, and Wales<br\/><strong>24\/7 support model<\/strong> with follow-the-sun coverage \/\/by special arrangement<br\/><strong>Cultural understanding<\/strong> of local business practices and regulations<br\/><strong>Investment in Excellence:<\/strong><br\/><strong>Continuous certification<\/strong>: All consultants maintain current vendor certifications, in 2025 this required a completely new investment for all consultant to become recertified, which they have. Our Qlik Consultants also train on our partner tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/qlik\/tools\/inphinity-suite-for-qlik-sense\">Inphinity<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/ancoresoft-partner\">ancoreSoft<\/a>.<br\/><strong>R&D investment<\/strong>: 15% of revenue invested in new technologies and methodologies<br\/><strong>Knowledge sharing<\/strong>: At our StressFreeQlik customer days, and active participation in user groups and industry events<br\/><strong>Thought leadership<\/strong>: Regular publication of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.differentia.consulting\/articles\/\">whitepapers<\/a> and case studies<br\/><strong>Client Success Metrics:<\/strong><br\/><strong>Average 40% reduction<\/strong> in report development time post-implementation<br\/><strong>90%+ user adoption rates<\/strong> within 90 days of go-live<br\/><strong>ROI achievement<\/strong> within 6-12 months for typical implementations<br\/><strong>Long-term partnerships<\/strong>: Average client relationship spans 7+ years<br\/>Our approach combines technical excellence with business acumen, ensuring solutions that not only work technically but drive real business value and competitive advantage. 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