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System Requirements & Performance

Maptaskr Power Maps is a fully client-side solution that runs within modern web browsers. Its performance and compatibility are influenced by the device hardware, browser environment, network conditions, and the responsiveness of connected services such as Microsoft Dataverse and external GIS systems (e.g., ArcGIS Server).

This page outlines recommended system requirements, supported environments, and performance considerations.

Device & System Compatibility​

Maptaskr Power Maps is designed to work across a broad range of modern smartphones, tablets, and desktop devices. While there are no strict hardware requirements, performance depends on factors such as:

  • The number of layers configured
  • The volume and complexity of spatial data
  • The performance of connected GIS services

It is however strongly recommended that if you enable the terrain elevation map that the devices support hardware 3d acceleration.

Each Maptaskr release is tested on a representative set of modern iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows devices, using the latest versions of commonly used browsers. However, due to the wide variety of device and software combinations, testing cannot cover every possible configuration.

Microsoft Device Guidance

As a baseline, we recommend aligning with Microsoft’s mobile device requirements and conducting performance tests using your configured layers and datasets.

Supported Browsers​

Maptaskr supports all modern, standards-compliant browsers, including:

  • Google Chrome (desktop and Android)
  • Microsoft Edge (Chromium)
  • Safari (macOS and iOS)
  • Mozilla Firefox (latest)
Microsoft Browser Guidance

Maptaskr follows Microsoft’s supported browsers and devices. Ensure all client devices meet these baseline requirements for optimal performance.

Testing & Validation Approach​

Each Maptaskr release undergoes device-based and browser-based performance testing across a variety of platforms and operating systems. While testing ensures broad coverage, it is not exhaustive due to the diversity of devices and configurations. Customers are encouraged to validate performance in their own environments.

Performance​

Maptaskr is built entirely in JavaScript and operates on the client side. It introduces no server-side components, meaning:

  • Multiple users can access Maptaskr simultaneously without impacting each other.
  • Performance is determined by the user’s browser and device capabilities.
  • Map loading times depend heavily on the performance of connected Dynamics 365 environments and external GIS services.
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Maptaskr’s performance when visualising data is primarily influenced by external systems. This includes factors such as GIS server responsiveness, the size and complexity of spatial datasets, and the speed and reliability of network connections. In many cases, perceived performance issues are related to these dependencies rather than the Maptaskr solution itself.

Common Performance Factors​

Several environmental and architectural factors may affect performance:

  • Network connectivity – Slow or unstable internet connections are the most common cause of performance issues.
  • Dynamics 365 / Power Pages environment – Sandbox environments are often throttled compared to production instances, affecting load times.
  • GIS server performance – Test or staging GIS servers (e.g., ArcGIS) with lower memory or CPU allocations can delay tile or feature retrieval.
  • Client device capability – Older or underpowered devices may struggle with rendering large datasets or multiple concurrent layers.
  • Browser capability - Enablement of Hardware acceleration in the browser.

Recommendations​

To ensure the best experience with Maptaskr:

  • Follow Microsoft’s system requirements for supported devices and browsers.
  • Use modern hardware and up-to-date operating systems.
  • Conduct performance testing after configuring your own layers and datasets.
  • Monitor external dependencies (e.g., GIS services, network connectivity).

If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact our support team.