[7] A set of mobility APIs on were added in 2019, with applications such as use in public transport apps and shared bicycle fleet management.
In 2022, support for historical weather, air quality, and tropical storm data was made generally available and custom styling for indoor maps was also introduced.
[17] In 2023, Azure Maps was certified as HIPAA compliant in a move to target healthcare and health insurance companies.
[18] Geocoding is one of the core functionalities of Azure Maps, converting addresses or place names into geographic coordinates.
Batch geocoding is used to process large amounts of address data, a function used for route optimization and spatial analysis.
This functionality is used for location-based searches and route optimization in applications like fleet management,[22] proximity marketing,[23] and emergency services[24] as well as logistics and delivery, urban planning, ride sharing apps, and outdoor activities.
[34] Alaska's Department of Transportation uses Azure Maps as part of an information system providing weather-related warnings and analytics to road crews.
[46] Azure Maps partnered with Moovit in 2019, a startup providing software that interfaces with public transport data.
[47] Moovit's database on global public transit networks, including information on which stations and facilities are wheelchair accessible, was linked to Azure Maps.
This service was noted for its use increasing accessibility to public transport for the visually impaired by means of voice activated route planning assistance.
[64] Azure Maps is integrated with Microsoft Power BI, a graphical tool for producing data visualizations.