check before: 2025-06-15
Product:
Fabric, Intune, Power BI
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Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
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Change type:
Feature update, Admin impact
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Summary:
Admins will have updated tenant settings for Azure Maps in Power BI, split into three controls. The update requires Power BI Desktop April 2025 version or later. Rollout begins mid-June 2025. Notify admins and users, review configurations, and use endpoint management to check Power BI Desktop versions.
Details:
We've heard feedback that our existing Microsoft Power BI tenant settings for the Microsoft Azure Maps Power BI visual aren't clear enough and don't give admins enough control over what is and isn't available in the tenant. After this rollout, admins will have updated tenant settings for Azure Maps that are split into three controls:
Setting nameDescriptionDefault state
Users can use the Azure Maps visual.When this setting is on, users will be able to create and view the Azure Map visual. Note: This setting does not control whether data is able to leave your region/compliance boundary for mapping purposes.On by default, except for existing tenants that have explicitly turned Azure Maps off.
Data sent to Azure Maps can be processed outside your tenant's geographic region, compliance boundary, or national cloud instance.Azure Maps services are currently not available in all regions and geographies. With this setting on, data sent to Azure Maps can be processed in a region where the service is available, which might be outside your tenant's geographic region, compliance boundary, or national cloud instance.Off by default, except for existing tenants that have turned on Azure Maps.
Data sent to Azure Maps can be processed by Microsoft Online Services Subprocessors.Some Azure Maps visual services, including the selection tool, may require mapping capabilities provided in part by Microsoft Online Services subprocessors. This setting will control the availability of these features.Off by default, except for existing tenants that have turned on Azure Maps.
As part of this change, your organization will be required to update to the April 2025 version of Power BI Desktop or later. In older versions of Power BI Desktop, the visual will show an error message. The message will indicate the tenant setting needs enabling, but to fully resolve it, the user needs to update their version Power BI Desktop. You can use an endpoint management service such as Microsoft Intune to identify the versions your users are currently using.
This message applies to Power BI for Windows desktop and the Power BI service on the web.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-June 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025.
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2025-05-14
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2025-05-14
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is introducing more granular control settings for Azure Maps in Power BI, requiring administrators to update to the April 2025 version to manage access and processing settings effectively, with the changes rolling out automatically in June 2025.
Direct effects for Operations**
Version Compatibility Issues
Users with older versions of Power BI Desktop will encounter error messages indicating that the tenant setting needs enabling, leading to disruptions in their ability to use Azure Maps visuals until they update to the required version.
- roles: Power BI Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/admin/service-admin-portal-integration#use-azure-maps-visual
Data Compliance Risks
If the tenant setting allowing data to be processed outside the geographic region is enabled without proper review, it may lead to compliance violations, especially for organizations with strict data governance policies.
- roles: Compliance Officers, Data Protection Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/admin/service-admin-portal-integration#use-azure-maps-visual
User Experience Disruption
The automatic rollout of new settings may lead to confusion among users who are not informed about the changes, resulting in a negative user experience as they may not understand the new controls and settings.
- roles: End Users, Business Analysts
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/admin/service-admin-portal-integration#use-azure-maps-visual
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Enhanced Data Governance
With the new tenant settings for Azure Maps, organizations can enforce stricter data governance policies by controlling whether data can be processed outside their geographic region. This will help ensure compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR.
- next-steps: Review current data governance policies and update them to reflect the new Azure Maps settings. Conduct training sessions for admins on the implications of these settings.
- roles: Compliance Officer, Data Governance Manager, IT Admin
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/admin/service-admin-portal-integration#use-azure-maps-visual
Improved User Experience
The updated settings provide more granular control over the Azure Maps visual, which can enhance user experience by allowing users to access features that were previously restricted. This can lead to better data visualization and decision-making.
- next-steps: Communicate the changes to users and provide training on how to effectively use the Azure Maps visual in Power BI. Gather feedback on user experience post-implementation to identify further improvements.
- roles: Business Analyst, Data Scientist, Power BI User
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/admin/service-admin-portal-integration#use-azure-maps-visual
Streamlined IT Operations
Using endpoint management tools like Microsoft Intune to monitor Power BI Desktop versions can streamline IT operations by ensuring all users are on the required version, reducing support tickets related to version issues.
- next-steps: Set up automated reports in Intune to monitor Power BI Desktop versions across the organization. Plan for regular updates and maintenance checks to ensure compliance with the new version requirements.
- roles: IT Operations Manager, System Administrator, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/admin/service-admin-portal-integration#use-azure-maps-visual
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