Why Migrate from Bing Maps to Azure Maps?
Microsoft has announced the retirement of Bing Maps for Enterprise, with free/basic accounts ending June 30, 2025 and enterprise accounts ending June 30, 2028. To ensure uninterrupted mapping services, organizations must transition to Azure Maps, Microsoft's next-generation, cloud-native mapping platform.
Azure Maps offers enhanced features, improved security, and deep integration with the Azure ecosystem. Migrating now ensures your applications remain supported, secure, and benefit from ongoing innovation.
Benefits of Migrating to Azure Maps
Feature-Rich Platform
Azure Maps provides advanced geospatial APIs, real-time traffic, weather integration, spatial analytics, and seamless Azure integration. These features enable you to build intelligent, location-aware applications with greater flexibility and scalability.
Enterprise Security & Compliance
Take advantage of Azure's robust compliance (GDPR, ISO, FedRAMP, HIPAA) and security standards. Azure Maps ensures your data is protected with state-of-the-art privacy and security controls.
Future-Proof Your Applications
With Bing Maps for Enterprise being phased out, migrating to Azure Maps guarantees your applications remain supported and benefit from Microsoft's ongoing platform improvements and support.
Cost Optimization
Azure Maps offers flexible pricing and licensing, allowing you to optimize costs as your usage scales. Integration with other Azure services can further streamline operations and reduce total cost of ownership.
Our Migration Process
1. Assessment & Planning
We analyze your current Bing Maps implementation, identify dependencies, and create a tailored migration roadmap. Our experts ensure all features and integrations are accounted for, minimizing risk and downtime.
2. Platform Mapping & Code Updates
Our team updates your application code to use Azure Maps APIs, handling differences in authentication, data formats, and feature sets. We ensure your application leverages the latest Azure Maps capabilities.
3. Testing & Validation
Rigorous testing ensures all mapping features, routes, and data visualizations work as intended. We validate performance, accuracy, and user experience before production rollout.
4. Deployment & Support
We assist with production deployment, monitor for issues, and provide post-migration support. Our goal is a seamless transition with zero disruption to your users.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for migrating from Bing Maps?
Bing Maps for Enterprise free/basic accounts end on June 30, 2025. Enterprise accounts end on June 30, 2028. Migrate before your account's deadline to avoid service interruption.
What are the main differences between Bing Maps and Azure Maps?
Azure Maps offers more advanced APIs, better integration with Azure cloud services, enhanced security, and additional features like weather and spatial analytics. See Microsoft's migration overview for a detailed comparison.
Can you migrate custom mapping features?
Yes. We specialize in migrating custom features, including pushpins, clustering, routing, geocoding, and custom overlays, ensuring feature parity and improved performance on Azure Maps.
How long does migration take?
Most migrations can be completed in 2 to 8 weeks, depending on project complexity and integration depth.
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