SharePoint: Backend migration for Weather, World Clock, and Events web parts

Introduction

The Bing Maps data provider will be retired in the near future. To ensure service continuity, SharePoint’s Weather, World Clock, and Events web parts will migrate to Azure Maps as the new backend data provider. This update is backend-only and does not change any end-user functionality or experience.

When this will happen

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): Rollout will begin in late March 2026 and complete by late April 2026.

How this affects your organization

Who is affected

• Organizations using the SharePoint Weather, World Clock, or Events web parts.
• Admins responsible for allowlists, network security, or governance of SharePoint sites.

What will happen

• The data provider for these web parts will migrate from Bing Maps to Azure Maps.
• Azure Maps services used by these web parts are supported in most regions except China.
• No changes occur to end-user experience or configuration.
• No admin toggle is provided; migration is automatic.

What you can do to prepare

• Add atlas.microsoft.com to your organization’s allowlist if applicable.
• Confirm that network, firewall, and proxy configurations allow traffic to this domain.
• Review SharePoint pages that use these web parts.
• Communicate this backend update to site owners or helpdesk staff as needed.
• Update internal documentation as needed.

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Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.