Philadelphia, PA — Qlik®, a data integration, data quality, analytics, and AI company, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Qlik to its Cloud 100 list for 2026 and selected the company as one of the 20 Coolest Cloud Software Companies of the 2026 Cloud 100.
The annual CRN Cloud 100 list recognizes the 100 leading cloud companies across five key categories: infrastructure, monitoring and management, storage, software, and security. The 20 Coolest Cloud Software Companies designation represents an elite subset of cloud software providers recognized for standout innovation, market impact, and notable contributions to cloud technology development.
CRN’s Cloud 100 serves as a trusted resource for solution providers evaluating technology partners that consistently deliver differentiated cloud solutions and long-term value. Companies selected for the list demonstrate both technical excellence and a clear dedication to enabling partner success.
As data volumes continue to grow and complexity increases, organizations are under pressure to transform raw data into actionable insight faster than ever. Doing so requires a unified approach that brings together data integration, analytics, and AI. Qlik addresses this challenge with an independent, vendor-agnostic platform that enables modern decision intelligence across the enterprise.
“Being named to CRN’s Cloud 100 for 2026 and one of the 20 Coolest Cloud Software Companies highlights how we’re pushing the boundaries of AI to make data smarter and more actionable,” said Peter Kwisthout, Global Vice President, Channel Partners at Qlik. “Our goal is to empower organizations to turn complex data into clear insights and bold decisions for the future.”
“As cloud adoption accelerates, solution providers increasingly rely on innovative, secure, and scalable cloud technologies,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “The companies named to the Cloud 100, and especially those selected as the 20 Coolest Cloud Software Companies, demonstrate exceptional leadership in cloud innovation and channel enablement. We congratulate Qlik and this year’s honorees.”
CRN’s Cloud 100 list is featured online at www.crn.com/cloud100.
About Qlik
Qlik helps teams get more out of AI with data they can rely on and control. It delivers trusted data products, a powerful analytics engine, and AI agents. This helps teams reduce risk, keep operating costs in check, and scale AI responsibly as needs evolve. Used by 75% of the Fortune 500, Qlik supports customers worldwide. Qlik works with the systems and partners customers already use, so teams can stay flexible without lock-in.
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