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Azure Maps routing services can help ensure that the right professionals use the best route to reach their destination on time. The services can also factor-in variables such as vehicle data, traffic...
Mar 03, 2025
Urban planning and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) are at the heart of building sustainable, efficient cities. They shape how cities grow, help address infrastructure needs, and ensure a high qu...
Feb 25, 2025
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As a follow up to last year’s Azure Maps NORAD Santa Tracker blog, we wanted to let you know that this holiday season, the Official NORAD Tracks Santa site is back and better than ever, thanks to Rad...
Dec 23, 2024
In the ever-evolving world of location-based services (LBS), precision and accuracy are key. Whether you're planning business expansions, optimizing logistics, or enhancing urban mobility, understand...
Dec 04, 2024
We’re thrilled to introduce the Snap to Roads API in Azure Maps, a powerful API designed to transform raw GPS data into precise road-aligned coordinates. This new capability is a game-changer for bus...
Dec 03, 2024
The Data-Bound Reference Layer in Azure Maps for Power BI elevates map-based reporting by allowing users to visually explore, understand, and act on their data. This feature enables new possibili...
Oct 31, 2024
We're excited to announce the new support for PMTiles in Azure Maps! This integration allows you to overlay massive amounts of data on Azure Maps seamlessly, without the need to load everything t...
Oct 28, 2024
It is pretty easy to discover that Azure Maps a set of mapping and geospatial services that enable developers and organizations to build intelligent location-based exper...
Aug 24, 2024
Three major improvements to reference layers that will transform how you use Azure Maps in Power BI
Jul 24, 2024
What is the most efficient route that visits each destination once and returns to the starting point?
May 22, 2024
