Vortex is an end-to-end, AI-powered solution for Qlik to Power BI/Fabric migration, blending intelligent automation & AI with deep expertise to transform migration risk into modernization strategy. This engagement delivers all 4 Phases of the Vortex experience—Assessment, Conversion, Development, and Enablement—to get you fully migrated, operational, and modernized on Microsoft's analytics stack.
Most Qlik to Power BI/Fabric migrations rely on slow, manual processes that are difficult to scale. Vortex is the only fully automated migration platform that handles both front-end report migration and back-end data architecture modernization, transforming complex Qlik environments into modern Microsoft solutions. This end-to-end engagement combines every Vortex phase for confident migration from legacy tools to future-ready analytics.
Vortex cuts migration effort by up to 70% through AI-driven automation—helping you modernize without the cost, risk, or delays of manual migration.
We can often secure Microsoft-backed funding to help reduce the cost of this engagement, subject to approval.
Key Benefits
- Transform BI migration from risk to competitive advantage with end-to-end AI delivering 70% faster timelines and eliminating human error.
- Unlock hidden value across your data estate through intelligent analysis revealing consolidation opportunities and usage-based prioritization.
- Achieve unprecedented migration accuracy via proprietary AI that recreates every visualization while converting Qlik logic to standardized SQL.
Agenda
Phase 1: Assessment
- Metadata Collection – Set up Vortex Harvester, extract app metadata, and prepare inputs for automation
- Analysis Reports – Generate usage metrics, app inventories, and complexity scoring
- Migration Plan – Prioritize apps, define roadmap, and estimate timelines
- Financial Model – Analyze licensing and labor costs to calculate ROI projections
Phase 2: Conversion
- Migrate Reports (Front-End) – Automatically convert Qlik dashboards into structured Power BI templates
- Modernize Data Architecture (Back-End) – Transform Qlik load scripts into modular, Fabric-ready SQL pipelines
Phase 3: Development
- Last Mile Development – Refine visuals, finalize models, and close logic gaps to ensure production readiness
- Reimagine Selected Apps – Modernize UX, add interactivity, and apply Power BI-native features like drilldowns and Copilot
- Ongoing Support – Conduct stakeholder validation, transfer knowledge, and prepare for long-term success
Phase 4: Enablement
- Developers – Deliver technical training, development best practices, and support resources
- Users – Launch adoption campaigns, role-based training, and self-service enablement
Deliverables by Phase
Assessment
- Metadata Extract & Setup
- Usage & Complexity Reports
- Migration Plan & Roadmap
- Financial Model
Conversion
- Converted Power BI Reports
- Silver & Gold Layer SQL Views
- Deployment-Ready SQL Project
- Migration Guide & Runbooks
Development
- Optimized Power BI Models
- Reimagined Apps
- Custom Solutions Documentation
- Post-Migration Support Plan
- Technical Review Session
Enablement
- Change Management Strategy
- Power BI Training Materials
- Solution-Specific Guides
- E-Mentorship Program
Why Choose Axis Group and Vortex?
- Experts You Can Trust: With 30 years of BI experience and specialized Qlik-to-Microsoft migration expertise, we offer the guidance and insight you need to drive success.
- Industry Recognized: Featured in Gartner's 2025 research, "How to Rationalize and Migrate Analytics and BI Tools", for innovation in automation and analytics modernization leadership.
Get Started Today
Looking to launch your entire migration to Power BI/Fabric? Vortex brings automation, strategy, and execution together—so you can modernize with clarity, speed, and confidence.
Pricing varies based on project scope, application complexity, and organizational requirements. Contact us for a personalized quote.
Schedule your consultation: migrations@axisgroup.com
For more information, visit axisgroup.com/vortex