Icon Map Blog

Points, Polygons or 3D? Choosing the Right Map in Icon Map Pro

Fri, 08 May 2026 09:18:00 GMT

There is a need to visualise geographic data in a Power BI report so the decision to include a map is the easy part.

Combining Time and Location: Understanding How Patterns Change Across Geography

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:43:00 GMT

Many business datasets already contain two very powerful dimensions, time and location. Sales happen at a particular moment and in a particular place.

Why we built Icon Map Catalog

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT

**Making geospatial data easier to use in Power BI**

An Introduction to Our New Geocoding Tools

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Overview of our Travel Isochrone and Address Geocoder Tools

Introducing Icon Map Catalog

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Icon Map from Tekantis has announced the launch of Icon Map Catalog, a new feature within Icon Map that makes it much easier to find and use geographic data inside Microsoft Power BI.

FABCON 2026: Real-time data, maps, and the usual questions

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:21:00 GMT

We attended FABCON 2026, where data professionals discussed real-time analytics, AI and modern data platforms. A key theme was getting more value from data without adding complexity to existing workflows.

Geospatial Analytics for Utilities and Telecoms: turning “where” into better decisions

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:17:00 GMT

Utilities and Telecoms organisations generate huge volumes of operational data.

Circular buffer zones around points in Icon Map: why you’d use them and how to implement them

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:16:00 GMT

Circular buffers turn point maps into proximity-aware analysis in Power BI.

Aviation location intelligence: turning “where” into better operational and commercial decisions

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:53:00 GMT

Aviation runs in space, time and height.

Icon Map Licensing Explained

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:07:00 GMT

In January 2026 we revamped our licensing model based on feedback, consolidating and simplifying our usage-based licensing and introducing a developer license enabling free use of Icon Map in Power BI Desktop for up to 6…

Numbers to Neighbourhoods: How Maps and Location Intelligence Explain Retail Store Performance

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:04:00 GMT

Retail analysts get asked questions that sound simple, but rarely are:

Putting London on the Map in Power BI with Icon Map

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:43:00 GMT

Last week, Tekantis presented at the London Power BI and Fabric User Group for a session that showcased the capabilities of Icon Map.

Gradient colour schemes in Power BI: keep your map and legend colours aligned

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:21:00 GMT

Maps that use gradient colour schemes can be excellent for showing patterns, but they are also one of the easiest ways to mislead your audience by accident.

Tekantis Introduces a New Way to Build with Icon Map

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:33:00 GMT

Tekantis has announced a major update to Icon Map, its geospatial analytics software for Power BI. The update introduces a six month free developer license, a usage based pricing model and a new client portal.

Using Location Intelligence to Support NHS and Public Health Operational Planning

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:14:00 GMT

For NHS and public health analysts, location intelligence helps turn routine health data into clearer insight on disease patterns, service access and vaccination coverage, supporting more confident operational decisions.

Putting Wales on the Map in Power BI with Icon Map

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:52:00 GMT

Icon Map joined the Fabric & Power BI Wales User Group for a session that truly captured why we enjoy working with maps so much.

What Is Geo-Analytics and Why It Matters for Business Decisions

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:52:00 GMT

Geo-analytics adds location and spatial context to business data, revealing patterns, risks and opportunities that traditional dashboards often miss.

How We Built Santa’s Global Journey in Power BI with Icon Map and NORAD Data

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:03:00 GMT

A fun seasonal project showing how NORAD’s Santa data, Power Query and Icon Map Slicer can be combined to create a fully animated Santa tracker in Power BI.

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 30 - Makeover

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 06:50:00 GMT

We made it!

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 29 - Raster

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 06:04:00 GMT

It's day 29 of the 30 Day Map Challenge and the theme is "Raster".

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 28 - Black

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:16:00 GMT

We're on to day 28 of the 30 Day Map Challenge and today's theme is "Black":

Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation updated for 2025

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:55:00 GMT

The Welsh Government have just released the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) dataset, updated for 2025.

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 27 - Boundaries

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Day 27 of the 30 Day Map Challenge and today's theme is "boundaries".

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 26 - Transport

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:39:00 GMT

We're of the 30 Day Map Challenge and today's theme is "Data: OpenStreetMap".

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 25 - Hexagons

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:28:00 GMT

It's day 25 of the 30 Day Map Challenge and today's theme is "Hexagons".

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 24 - Places and their Names

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:48:00 GMT

Already day 24 of the 30 Day Map Challenge and today's theme is "Places and their Names".

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 23 - Process

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:26:00 GMT

Moving onto day 23 of the 30 Day Map Challenge and today's theme is "Process"

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 22 - Data challenge: Natural Earth

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:30:00 GMT

It's day 22 of the 30 Day Map Challenge and today's is a data challenge to use data from "Natural Earth".

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 21 - Icons

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:38:00 GMT

It's day 21 of the 30 Day Map Challenge and today's theme is "Icons".

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 20 - Water

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:54:00 GMT

It's day 20 of the 30 Day Map Challenge and today's theme is "Water".

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 19 - Projections

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:28:00 GMT

It's day 19 of the 30 Day Map Challenge and today's theme is "Projections".

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 18 - Out of this World

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:18:00 GMT

It's day 18 of the 30 Day Map Challenge and today's theme is "Out of this World".

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 17 - A New Tool

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:35:00 GMT

Day 17 of the 30 Day Map Challenge and today's theme is "A New Tool":

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 16 - Cells

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 06:20:00 GMT

Day 16 of the 30 Day Map Challenge and today's theme is cells:

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 15 - Fire

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 06:27:00 GMT

On to week 3 of the 30 Day Map Challenge. It's day 15 and the theme is "Fire".

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 14 - Data: OpenStreetMap

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:58:00 GMT

Already day 14 of the 30 Day Map Challenge and today's theme is "Data: OpenStreetMap".

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 13 - 10 Minute Map

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:34:00 GMT

It's day 13 of the 30 Day Map Challenge and today's theme is "10 Minute Map".

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 12 - Map from 2125

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:43:00 GMT

Day 12 of the 30 Day Map Challenge and today's theme is "a map from 2125".

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 11 - Minimal Map

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:59:00 GMT

It's day 11 of the 30 Day Map Challenge and today's topic is "Minimal Map"

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 10 - Air

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:34:00 GMT

Monday brings us to day 10 of the 30 Day Map Challenge and today's topic is "Air"

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 9 - Analog

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:26:00 GMT

On to day 9 of the 30 Day Map Challenge and the topic is "Analog" - time for me to get out the kid's colouring pencils.

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 8 - Urban

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 07:30:00 GMT

On to week 2 of the the 30 Day Map Challenge. The topic for day 8 is "Urban" to mark World Urbanism Day and I'm using today's challenge to highlight some of new functionality we're about to release in Icon Map Slicer 1.

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 7 - Accessibility

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT

We're already at the end of the first week of the 30 Day Map Challenge. The topic for day 7 is "Accessibility".

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 6 - Dimensions

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:15:00 GMT

Day 6 of the 30 Day Map Challenge and the topic today is "Dimensions"

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 5 - Earth

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:54:00 GMT

Day 5 of the 30 Day Map Challenge is all about "Earth".

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 4 - My Data

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:12:00 GMT

Day 4 of the 30 Day Map Challenge brings us to the topic of "my data".

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 3 - Polygons

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:06:00 GMT

On to day 3 of the 30 Day Map Challenge and today's theme is Polygons:

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 2 - Lines

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 08:54:00 GMT

On to the 2nd day of the 30 Day Map Challenge.

30 Day Map Challenge - Day 1 - Points

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 17:02:00 GMT

It's November 1st, which means it's the first day of this year's 30 Day Map Challenge. Of course I'm aiming to use Icon Map for as many of the challenges as possible.

Telecoms - Display Cell Tower KPIs in Icon Map Pro

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:03:11 GMT

A common use case for our telecoms customers is to show cell tower locations, using wedge diagrams, to represent various information and KPIs. This blog shows a repeatable approach for achieving this using Icon Map Pro.