Data replication and ingestion have become integral to modern data architectures. As the volume, velocity, and variety of data continue to expand, organizations require robust tools that can streamline the movement of data from multiple disparate sources to centralized data repositories and analytics platforms. Qlik Replicate, a data replication platform originally known as Attunity Replicate before Qlik’s acquisition of Attunity, has gained substantial prominence in the world of data engineering and data integration. The importance of such a solution is heightened by the increasing demand for real-time or near-real-time updates, the surge in cloud adoption, and the emergence of complex hybrid architectures. This technical article explores Qlik Replicate’s key features and architectural mechanisms, highlights its role in the ingestion process, discusses associated challenges and best practices, and provides research insights into how this technology is shaping modern data ecosystems.