--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-xanadu-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3ax bundleId : - delta3ax --- # Combined Now Assist in Platform Analytics release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia # Combined Now Assist in Platform Analytics release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 4 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Combined Now Assist in Platform Analytics Release Notes for Upgrades from Xanadu to Australia This consolidated release notes page is designed to assist ServiceNow customers in preparing for upgrades of Now Assist in Platform Analytics from the Xanadu release family through to Australia. It summarizes new features, changes, removals, deprecations, activation information, and other relevant upgrade considerations across these releases. Show full answer Show less ## Upgrade Information and Changes * **No updates** were introduced specifically for Now Assist in Platform Analytics in the Xanadu, Yokohama, Zurich, or Australia releases across categories such as new features, changes, removals, and deprecations. * This means that for customers upgrading from Xanadu to Australia, the core functionality and features of Now Assist in Platform Analytics remain consistent, with no direct modifications noted in these release families. ## Activation Information * AI Data Explorer is available via the ServiceNow Store. * Key components such as Query Generation, Analytics Generation, dashboard, and data visualization export skills are installed through the Generative AI Controller, which is a dependency of all Now Assist applications. * After installation, customers must activate the relevant skills to utilize Now Assist in Platform Analytics features fully. * All Now Assist for Platform Analytics applications are accessible from the ServiceNow Store, where customers can also review cumulative release notes and request apps. ## Highlight Information * Yokohama Patch 11 introduced refinements including: * Now Assist usage measurement updates. * Default activation of some Now Assist skills, agents, and agentic workflows, with additional role configuration required for agentic workflows and AI agents. * Creation of "explorations"---editable AI-assisted documents for collaborative data analysis and faster, data-driven decision-making. * Previous patch releases improved the ability to generate and export Platform Analytics artifacts directly from conversational interactions within the Now Assist panel. * This enhancement supports a seamless experience for querying across all Now Assist for Platform Analytics skills and other integrated AI applications through a shared backend. ## Additional Notes * No updates or changes were noted regarding additional requirements, browser requirements, accessibility, or localization across the upgrade path. **What this means for ServiceNow customers:** When upgrading Now Assist in Platform Analytics from Xanadu through to Australia, you can expect a stable feature set without disruptions or removals. Activation and configuration via the ServiceNow Store remain essential steps. The recent Yokohama Patch 11 enhancements offer improved AI collaboration and measurement capabilities, contributing to more effective data analysis and decision-making within Platform Analytics. Consolidated page of all release notes for Now Assist in Platform Analytics from Xanadu to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Now Assist in Platform Analytics release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Xanadu to Australia. Tip: If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release." ## Important information for upgrading Now Assist in Platform Analytics to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for Now Assist in Platform Analytics. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__12} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Now Assist in Platform Analytics features. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__22} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Now Assist in Platform Analytics features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Australia, some Now Assist in Platform Analytics features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Now Assist in Platform Analytics. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__52} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | Activation information : AI Data Explorer is available from the ServiceNow Store. Query Generation, Analytics Generation, and the dashboard and data visualization export skill are installed with Generative AI Controller, which is included as a dependency of all Now Assist applications. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). After installation, activate the relevant skills. For more information, see the relevant Configure topics under [Now Assist in Platform Analytics](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-in-platform-analytics&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). Important: Now Assist for Platform Analytics applications are available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Now Assist in Platform Analytics we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Now Assist in Platform Analytics we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__72} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Now Assist in Platform Analytics, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Now Assist in Platform Analytics we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__92} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Now Assist in Platform Analytics we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__102} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | [Yokohama Patch 11](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=yokohama-patch-11&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) * Review changes to Now Assist usage measurement. * Some Now Assist skills, agents, and agentic workflows are on by default. * Additional role configuration is required for agentic workflows and AI agents included with Now Assist applications. * Create "explorations"---editable documents where you analyze data with the help of AI. Refine responses, add your own input, and collaborate with others to make data-informed decisions faster. Previous Patch releases * Generate and export Platform Analytics artifacts from conversational interactions in the Now Assist panel. * Benefit from a single, smooth experience in asking questions across all Now Assist for Platform Analytics skills, as well as other applications that incorporate Platform Analytics and AI, through a shared backend. See [Now Assist in Platform Analytics](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-in-platform-analytics&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ]