--- 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 Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia # Combined Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) 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) 3 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 Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia This consolidated release notes document provides ServiceNow customers with a clear and organized reference for upgrading the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) from the Xanadu release family through to the Australia release. It summarizes updates, new features, changes, deprecations, and other important upgrade information across these versions to help you prepare and execute a smooth upgrade process. Show full answer Show less ## Key Information for Upgrading * **Upgrade Preparation:** Review the outlined pre- and post-upgrade tasks to ensure a successful transition to the Australia release. * **Release Updates:** No updates, new features, changes, removals, activation information, additional requirements, browser requirements, accessibility, localization, or highlights were introduced between Xanadu and Australia releases in the SAFe product family. ## Deprecations There are planned deprecations impacting SAFe-related plugins since the Xanadu release: * Essential SAFe (com.snc.sdlc.safe) * Portfolio SAFe (com.snc.sdlc.portfoliosafe) * Performance Analytics Content Pack for Essential SAFe (com.snsafedashboards) * Work Progress Status for SAFe (com.snsafeprogress) * Agile - Scaled Agile Framework - Unified Backlog (com.snc.sdlc.safe.multitask) * Read-only roles for SAFe These plugins cannot be newly activated but existing users may continue using them. For transitioning, ServiceNow recommends adopting the **Enterprise Agile Planning (EAP)** capability within the Strategic Planning application. EAP offers enhanced SAFe features with flexible team and work hierarchy configurations and an interactive workspace to foster better communication and collaboration. ## Practical Takeaways for ServiceNow Customers * You do not need to anticipate any functional changes or new features when upgrading SAFe from Xanadu to Australia, simplifying upgrade planning. * Focus on evaluating the deprecated plugins if you are currently using them, and plan migration to Enterprise Agile Planning for ongoing SAFe capabilities. * Ensure compliance with any pre- and post-upgrade tasks mentioned in the full documentation to avoid upgrade issues. * This consolidated release notes page serves as your single reference point for all SAFe-related upgrade information across these releases. Consolidated page of all release notes for Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) from Xanadu to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) 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 Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-scaledagileframeworksafe-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 Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). {#dfrn3-scaledagileframeworksafe-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 Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) features. {#dfrn3-scaledagileframeworksafe-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 Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-scaledagileframeworksafe-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 Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-scaledagileframeworksafe-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | The following SAFe-related plugins are planned for deprecation and can no longer be deployed for new activation. However, existing users can continue to use them. * Essential SAFe (com.snc.sdlc.safe) * Portfolio SAFe (com.snc.sdlc.portfolio_safe) * Performance Analytics Content Pack for Essential SAFe (com.sn_safe_dashboards) * Work Progress Status for SAFe (com.sn_safe_progress) * Agile - Scaled Agile Framework - Unified Backlog (com.snc.sdlc.safe.multi_task) * Read-only roles for SAFeFor more information on the deprecation process and its impact, see the [Application/Plugin Deprecation Process \[KB0867184\]](https://support.servicenow.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0867184) article in the Now Support Knowledge Base. As an alternative, you can use the Enterprise Agile Planning (EAP) capability within the Strategic Planning application, which provides SAFe features with flexible team and work hierarchy configurations. With an interactive workspace experience, EAP helps you to streamline communication and collaboration between your teams. For more information, see [Enterprise Agile Planning](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=eap-landing&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US). | | 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 Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). {#dfrn3-scaledagileframeworksafe-summary__entry__52} | 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. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-scaledagileframeworksafe-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 Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-scaledagileframeworksafe-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 Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-scaledagileframeworksafe-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 Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-scaledagileframeworksafe-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 Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-scaledagileframeworksafe-summary__entry__102} | 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. | [ ]