--- 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 Self-service and omnichannel engagement for CSM release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia # Combined Self-service and omnichannel engagement for CSM 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) 26 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 Self-service and Omnichannel Engagement for CSM Release Notes for Upgrades from Xanadu to Australia This consolidated release note summary covers key updates, new features, changes, deprecations, and activation guidance for Self-service and Omnichannel Engagement within Customer Service Management (CSM) from the Xanadu through Australia releases. It is designed to help ServiceNow customers prepare for and understand the upgrade impact, enhancements, and capabilities available in the Australia release. Show full answer Show less ## New Features * **Interaction Controls Component (ICC):** Enables agents to manage calls (mute, hold, transfer) directly in Agent Workspace with a consistent interface supporting multiple channels. Requires integration with a Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) plugin. * **Business Portal \& Consumer Portal:** Enhanced self-service capabilities including knowledge articles, service catalogs, case management, Virtual Agent support, and low-code configurable widgets to improve customer support and reduce maintenance. * **Email as an Interaction:** Converts emails into tracked interactions to maintain communication context, reduce duplicate case creation, notify agents of customer replies, and enable efficient case linking. * **Contact Center Integration Core:** Framework to import data like queues, skills, and wrap-up codes from third-party CCaaS systems for consistent routing and telephony integration. * **Amazon Connect Integration:** Manage inbound/outbound voice calls, presence, and transfers within CRM Workspace, with support for Single Sign-On (SSO) via SAML for seamless agent access. * **WhatsApp Cloud API Integration:** Direct, rich-media enabled messaging with customers using WhatsApp without third-party dependencies, including audio playback and Virtual Agent support. * **Callback Management:** Native scheduling, rescheduling, cancellation, and lifecycle monitoring of callbacks across all omnichannel interactions and cases directly from Agent Workspace. * **Voice Controls \& Supervisory Tools:** Tools for call monitoring, coaching, barge-in, help requests, and call wrap-up during active calls enhance agent support and quality assurance. * **Web Embeddables:** Embed ServiceNow self-service components like case lists, catalogs, knowledge articles, and data visualizations into third-party websites to extend AI Platform capabilities externally. * **Email Interaction Enhancements:** Features for AI-driven email reply routing, interaction summarization, outbound email creation, and transfer to queues or agents improve email communication management. * **UI and Theming Improvements:** Coral theme with dark mode option, enhanced email and chat interaction pages with modeless dialogs, compact headers, and multi-agent wrap-up support improve usability and accessibility. * **Application Modularization:** Key CSM plugins like Customer Service Portal Base, Subscriptions and Activity Feed Framework, and Walk-up for CSM have been migrated to standalone apps in the ServiceNow Store for better versioning and deployment flexibility. ## Changes * Enhanced UI elements on email interaction pages including contact cards and customer history tabs to streamline agent workflows. * Improved callback features allowing agents to transfer callback requests and customers to schedule callbacks at preferred times. * Expanded queue management and bulk assignment capabilities during queue import for better CCaaS integration. * Support for external routing and hold states of email interactions to optimize agent workload and customer response management. * Voice interaction page improvements include added controls for callback management and enhanced reason-for-call options. * Agent Chat now supports leaving chats without ending sessions for other agents and confirms before closing chat tabs to prevent accidental exits. * ICC call control updates provide notifications for supervisor coaching and streamlined access to secondary call controls via an overflow menu. ## Deprecations and Removals No new removals or deprecations were introduced specifically in the Australia release. However, starting in Zurich, the Customer Service CTI Demo Data Plugin and CTI Softphone Plugin have been deprecated and are no longer supported. ## Activation and Deployment * Self-service and omnichannel applications including OpenFrame, ICC, and others are available through the ServiceNow Store and require installation and activation from there. * Customers should verify entitlements for AI email summarization and contextual email matching features. * Engagement Messenger, Playbooks for Portals, and Omnichannel apps continue to be activated via the ServiceNow Store. ## Additional Requirements and Browser Support Starting with the Australia release, Internet Explorer is no longer supported for self-service and omnichannel applications. Customers should use supported modern browsers to ensure full functionality and performance. ## Accessibility and Localization * The Coral theme includes a dark mode option to improve readability and reduce eye strain. * CSM Engagement Messenger now supports content reflow up to 400% zoom without loss of functionality, enhancing accessibility for users with low vision. * No new localization updates were noted in this release. ## Key Outcomes for ServiceNow Customers * **Greater Agent Efficiency:** Native call controls, callback management Consolidated page of all release notes for Self-service and omnichannel engagement for CSM from Xanadu to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Self-service and omnichannel engagement for CSM 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 Self-service and omnichannel engagement for CSM to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-selfserviceandomnichannelengagementforcsm-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 Self-service and omnichannel engagement for CSM. {#dfrn3-selfserviceandomnichannelengagementforcsm-summary__entry__12} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | [Interaction Controls Component (ICC)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=contact-center-integration-with-icc&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : As an agent, manage calls, such as muting, holding, and transferring, directly within the Configurable Workspace. As a part of the new Voice interaction page experience, the ICC framework helps improve workflow efficiency and promotes a consistent agent experience across all channels. Note: ICC must be integrated with your specific Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) plugin to establish the telephony connection. Connect customers with field agents or third-party support teams in the embedded call interface. Choose between the following transfer options: * Consult transfer: Share the call context with the external contact before transferring the customer. * Blind transfer: Immediately transfer the call to the external contact. [Business Portal](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=configure-business-portal&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Support your customers through the Business Portal self-service capabilities, such as knowledge articles, service catalogs, case management, Virtual Agent, and others. Help reduce maintenance effort through low-code configurations on pages with configurable widgets. [Email as an Interaction](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=email-channel&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Enhance case management with the Email as an Interaction feature. * Transform emails into interactions, enabling customer communication to be tracked in a central location and help avoid unnecessary case creation. * Manage straightforward customer inquiries via email, create cases for more complex issues, or link emails to existing cases. * Notify agents on email responses received from customers. [Integrating Conversational SMS with AWS End User Messaging](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=conversational-sms-integration-amazon&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Integrate the ServiceNow SMS channel with AWS end-user messaging to engage in conversations with Now Virtual Agent and live agents to address and resolve any customer queries or issues. [Contact Center Integration Core](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=contactcenter-integration&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : As an admin, import data automatically from a third-party contact center as a service (CCaaS) application to facilitate external routing and third-party telephony integration in their ServiceNow® instance. Note: The Contact Center Integration Core is a framework that includes voice call features, which doesn't work unless CCaaS implements it. * Import records such as queues, skills, and wrap-up codes from a third party into your ServiceNow instance. * Maintain data consistency between your ServiceNow instance and third-party systems. Verify that chats and cases are routed to the correct agent and that the correct wrap-up codes are available when dispositioning an interaction. [OpenFrame Integration to Interaction Controls Component (ICC)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=interaction-controls-component&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : ICC is a new component for a native call controls interface embedded in Agent Workspace. With the ICC component, you can do the following: * Create the state context in OpenFrame to read the state of idle and active call state, and the state of the transfer. * Provide iframe sandbox parameters to allow iframe access to security features and to enable additional iframe restrictions. * Create an extension point implementation to create and get phone log segments. | | Zurich | [Amazon Connect for voice calls via ICC](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=amazon-connect-for-voice-calls&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Manage Amazon Connect calls directly in the CRM Workspace voice Interaction record page. This integration supports inbound and outbound call flows, presence management, and call transfers without switching applications. [Selecting queues for outbound calls](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=select-queues-for-outbound-calls&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Enable agents to designate a specific queue for their outbound calls directly from the keypad or the phone directory in the Global Call window to improve routing and reporting. This provides a streamlined search interface that enables agents to find and select a single queue that can be applied across all outbound dialing methods. [Integrating WhatsApp with Customer Service Management using the WhatsApp Cloud API](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=messg-integrating-whatsapp-with-csm-whatsapp-cloud&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Connect directly to WhatsApp Cloud API for more reliable, feature-rich customer support without third-party dependencies. The key capabilities include the following: * Send and receive text messages for direct customer communication. * Exchange images, videos, audio files, and documents for clearer, more contextual conversations. * Simplify customer input with list pickers and location sharing. * View typing indicators for more natural conversational flow. * Automatically capture and record customer opt-in and opt-out messages to ensure compliance with WhatsApp's messaging policies. [Voice Controls Simulator tool](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=voice-control-simulator-tool&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Test and validate voice call UI flows in the CRM Workspace to ensure CCaaS partners have clear insights into their supported voice control capabilities. [Monitoring calls](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=call-monitoring&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Enable supervisors to monitor, coach, and barge-in on calls in real time by integrating ServiceNow's native voice call feature within an active call interface. [Defining CCaaS callbacks](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=interaction-controls-component-icc-callback-integration-features&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : * Offer callers a callback option that lets them retain their position in the queue and receive a call when an agent is available. Alternatively, callers can choose a specific date and time for the callback, also known as scheduled callback. * As an agent, view callback requests in the order that they're received. [CCaaS callback features](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=contact-center-intergration-with-icc-callback&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : As an agent, address callback requests from the CRM Workspace. Initiate callbacks and manage active calls with the Callback context card and Callback Actions component on the voice interaction page. On the Callback actions component, you can use the Call number option to initiate a call; alternatively, the call can be initiated automatically at the end of the preview timer when enabled. After the call has ended, the Close callback option closes the callback interaction and changes the status to Closed complete. Agents can also retry the callback as needed. Monitor the callback life cycle and capture the preview time that measures the time between when an agent accepts the callback request and the agent dials out the customer. [Global call list](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ccaas-global-call-list&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Switch between workspaces using the global call list. As a CSM agent, you can accept calls and open interaction records in supported, unsupported, or default workspaces. [Phone directory](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ccaas-phone-directory&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Access the embedded phone directory in your CRM Workspace via Interaction Controls Component (ICC) to make outbound calls to external and internal contacts. [Call resiliency](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ccaas-call-resiliency&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Route phone calls to the CRM Workspace without creating an interaction record, helping agents handle calls even during connectivity issues. | | Australia | [Voice call widget](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=portal-phone-widget&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Customers can now make voice calls directly from portal pages or the Engagement Messenger. Call context stays intact as customers navigate between pages. These calls connect to AI Voice Agents to deliver conversational voice experiences without relying on contact center platforms. [Integrate ServiceNow Voice with Amazon Connect](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=integrate-ccc-amazonconnect&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Use ServiceNow AI Voice Agents to build conversational voice experiences by routing calls from Amazon Connect, Five9, or NICE contact center channels to deliver natural, conversational customer interactions. [Email interaction feature: Email reply routing and summarization](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=using-email-interaction-page&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : The new capabilities for smart email routing and summarization are: * Receive customer email replies on the correct open case or interaction automatically, with ServiceNow Otto® selecting the best-matching case when multiple open cases exist. * Get AI summaries automatically on transfer and on demand, reducing the need to read the full email thread. * See summaries instantly on page refresh without re-running AI, and refresh with one click when new activity arrives on the interaction. Note: Check your entitlements to determine whether you have access to summarization and AI-based context matching. [Usage insights for ICC call events](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=usage-insight-for-icc-enabled-call-events&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Monitor call events from ICC enabled agent sessions for the customer, in Usage Insights available under Platform Analytics. View, filter, and inspect event payloads for actions such as muting, recording, and coaching session initiation. To enable tracking, turn on the Analytics toggle in the agent's profile preferences and add the agent's sys_id to the sn_openframe.logger.enabled.users system property. [Amazon Connect SSO integration with ServiceNow](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=amazon-connect-sso-integration-with-servicenow&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Configure Single Sign-On (SSO) between ServiceNow and Amazon Connect by adding the identity provider SSO URL to the Amazon Connect instance configuration. When a Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) compatible identity provider is configured, agents signed in to ServiceNow can access Amazon Connect in the Contact Control Panel (CCP). Separate credentials are not required. [Call Wrap-Up](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=initiate-agent-wrap-up-during-active-call&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Initiate the wrap-up process before a call ends using the Open Wrap-Up button in the ICC enabled Active Call window. Agents can enter wrap-up codes and notes in real-time, and minimize or expand the wrap-up modal as needed to maintain context during the call. Enable this feature for your CCaaS integration. [Implement the overflow menu for active calls](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=implement-overflow-menu-icc&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Access primary call controls, such as Recording, Hold, Mute, Transfer, and Help Request, directly on the active call interface. When controls exceed five or the available display width, additional CCaaS-defined actions are available through an overflow menu. [Web Embeddables](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=using-web-embeddables&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Embed ServiceNow components into any third-party website or web application to extend the ServiceNow AI Platform capabilities. You can use a library of default configurable components or create custom components. You can configure and embed the following ServiceNow components on the third-party websites: * Case list: Displays a comprehensive list of cases along with their key details. * Case view: Shows a detailed view of case and case-related activities. You can display relevant playbooks when created for the case record. * Case create: Displays a form to create a case to address issues related to products and services. * Catalog item: Request Service Catalog items or services. * Knowledge article view: Displays knowledge articles along with key details like title, content, author, view count, read time, and more. You can also rate the article and switch the display language. * Data visualization: Shows a graphical representation of information from any ServiceNow AI Platform table using visual elements such as single score, pie, donut, and semi donut charts. * Playbook intake: Enable your users to submit cases using the Playbook guided experience. Systematically capture case details and display stages, and activities involved in resolving the case. * Catalog browse: Browse and search Service Catalog items from different catalogs and categories within a third-party website. * Object list: Display records from different tables with their related actions in a list format. [Amazon Connect for voice calls via ICC](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=amazon-connect-for-voice-calls&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Manage Amazon Connect calls in the CRM Workspace voice Interaction record. The integration supports inbound and outbound call flows, presence management, and transfers without switching applications. [Supervisor call monitoring](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=supervisor-monitoring-for-voice&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Monitor, coach, and join agent calls from the CRM Workspace without having to switch to the CCaaS desktop. All supervisor actions are automatically logged for auditing and reporting purpose. [Agent help request for voice calls](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=agent-help-request-for-voice-calls&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Agents can request supervisor assistance during active calls using the Help Request button, specify a reason to give supervisors context before they respond, and receive notifications when supervisors coach or join. All help request data is captured for reporting to support data-driven coaching. Additional agent workflow enhancements include: * Configure the phone directory to show or hide the Agents, Queues, or External tabs based on CCaaS provider settings, preventing transfers to unsupported numbers. * During active calls, agents can view real-time availability status for other agents in the transfer list and phone directory, supporting more informed transfer decisions. [Use AI to generate wrap up code and notes summary](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ai-generated-wrap-up-codes-and-notes-summary&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Automatically suggest a wrap-up code and generate an interaction summary based on conversation transcripts by using Now Assist, which reduces manual documentation time and contributes to consistent record-keeping. Choose automatic or agent-initiated generation to fit your workflow. [Use Consumer Portal](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=use-consumer-portal&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Support your consumers through the Consumer Portal self-service capabilities such as knowledge articles, service catalogs, case management, Virtual Agent, and others. These capabilities help reduce maintenance effort through low-code configurations on pages with configurable widgets. [Native callback features](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=contact-center-intergration-with-icc-callback&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Callback management enables agents to schedule callbacks on behalf of customers. The key features include: * Enable agents to schedule callbacks from any interaction or case. * Equip agents to reschedule or cancel callbacks from the callback record page with proper state tracking. * Facilitate agents to view scheduled callbacks in the list view so they can open the individual callback record page. * Enable agents to view and manage scheduled callbacks for the current interaction or case in the contextual side panel. [Email interaction feature: Wrap up of email interactions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=using-email-interaction-page&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Note the following capabilities introduced for wrapping up email interactions: * Introduction of wrap‑up modal for Advanced Work Assignment (AWA) and CCaaS‑routed email interactions with internal wrap‑up codes configurable by admins. * Automatic closure of inactive interactions with system-assigned wrap-up codes in multiple scenarios: * When agents create a case from an email interaction. * When the wrap-up modal times out without agent submission. * When customers don't respond within the defined follow-up period. [Email interaction feature: Outbound Interaction from agent-initiated email](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=using-email-interaction-page&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : The new capabilities for outbound interactions initiated by agents through email are: * Initiate outbound email interactions from contact or consumer records by selecting email addresses or using the Compose Email UI option. This opens a modeless email composer with the recipient's email address auto-populated. * Automatic creation of Work‑In‑Progress (WIP) outbound email interactions when agents initiate an email to a customer. * Preserve email drafts when agents navigate away. The system automatically closes interactions that show no sent or received email activity and contain only unsent drafts within a rolling 30‑day period. Any agent activity on the draft resets the 30‑day window. * Consolidate multiple agent‑initiated drafts into a single, unified interaction within service workflows, with ownership assigned to the sending agent. You can optionally configure the system to create separate interactions for each draft for the same contact. * Configurable reminder windows for sending automated reminder emails when customers don't respond. * Customer response notifications on the ongoing tab and interaction linking in contact or consumer related lists for seamless conversation tracking. [Email interaction feature: Transfer Email Interactions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=using-email-interaction-page&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Transfer CCaaS or AWA-routed email interactions to another queue or agent. When transferring to a queue, corresponding routing rules apply automatically. When transferring to a specific agent, the interaction is directly assigned. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Self-service and omnichannel engagement for CSM features. {#dfrn3-selfserviceandomnichannelengagementforcsm-summary__entry__22} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | [Using the email interaction page](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=using-email-interaction-page&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : The following UI elements have been added to the Email Interaction page: * A Contact card to simplify the process of adding and viewing customer information. * A Customer History tab that displays the details of previous conversations between the customer and the agent. [Using the email interaction page](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=using-email-interaction-page&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Manage and view customer-related information and past conversations while interacting with customers via email. [Now Assist conversational experience in self-service portals](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=nass-portal&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Receive comprehensive and detailed answers with intelligent search and conversational experiences using Now Assist in Virtual Agent. The search results are synthesized from Knowledge Base articles, Virtual Agent articles, and catalog items with links to the sources. The agent retains conversation context across multi-turn questions, promoting continuity and relevance in responses. | | Zurich | [Portal Data List widget](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=portal-data-list-widget&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The Data List widget now offers more configuration flexibility and supports dynamic, context‑aware view selection. Key enhancements include: * Role‑Based and Guest Views: Use the new role_based_views and guest_view options to define different views for different user roles and for unauthenticated users removing the dependency on a single static view. * Automatic URL Parameter Passing: Pass URL parameters automatically into scripts invoked from Data List instance options enabling admins to build richer, multi‑parameter conditions without extra setup. * Script‑Based View Selection: Use the Data List Condition Script option to choose a view dynamically. Scripts can evaluate URL parameters and other context to determine the most appropriate view at runtime. * Configurable Default Sorting: Define initial sorting behavior using the new sort_by and sort_order options letting the users see a meaningful default order when the list loads. [Selecting queues for outbound calls](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=select-queues-for-outbound-calls&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The following UI components have been added to the Global Call window when making outbound calls from a keypad or phone directory: * A new Search field to search and select from a list of available queues. * A new toggle control that applies the selected queue to either the current call or all outbound calls by default. This option appears after selecting a queue. [CCaaS callback features](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=contact-center-intergration-with-icc-callback&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Callback management has been improved to make handling requests easier for agents. The key changes include: * Equip agents to transfer the callback requests before dialing the call, enhancing flexibility in managing customer interactions. * Enable scheduled callbacks, which help customers to choose a preferred callback time in addition to the existing ASAP option. * Facilitate agents to view the list of queues and other agents for easier callback transfers and efficient customer management. * Capture callback reasons more effectively with the expanded Reason for Call field, which includes additional choice values. [Unified routing of email interactions via CCaaS](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=using-email-interaction-customer-service-management&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Email interaction handling has been enhanced to improve efficiency and responsiveness in managing customer communications. The key changes include: * Support external routing of email interactions. * Enable agents to put email interactions on hold while waiting for customer responses. * Notify CCaaS when an interaction is put on hold so that CCaaS can free up the agent's capacity for handling other interactions. * Send automatic email reminders to customers for interactions that are on hold for a configurable period. * Reroute email interactions to available agents when the originally assigned agent is unavailable. * Prevent creating outbound email interactions when emails are sent on top of cases. [Import queues](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=import-queues&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Use bulk action to assign service channels to multiple queues simultaneously during queue-import, simplifying queue management for CCaaS integrations. [Using the voice interaction page for callback requests](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=csm-native-voice-record-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The following UI components have been added on the voice interaction page to manage callback requests: * A Callback Actions component enables agents to initiate a call to the customers. * A Callback Context card enables agents to get quick context before initiating the call. * A Transfer button has been added in the Callback actions component to enable agents to transfer callback requests. * The scheduled start time option has been added in the callback context card to help agents access the date and time of the scheduled callback and enable smoother conversations. * The callback context card appears at the center of the voice interaction page to help agents stay informed and efficient during customer interactions. * The following options have been added to the Reason for the Call list to help agents better capture the reason for callbacks: * Customer Survey * Sales Discovery * Product Feedback * Customer Relationship Building [Using the email interaction page](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=using-email-interaction-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The following changes have been made to the Email Interaction page: * A New Activity marker has been added to help distinguish the most recent conversation. * A modeless dialog has been added to respond to emails without interrupting your workflow, enabling you to multitask and easily refer to record details. * A compact email header has been added to help you focus on key message details. * The activity stream shows only the latest reply in the email conversation for each response. [Using Agent Chat](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ci-agent-chat-using&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : A Leave Chat button has been added to the record page so you can leave the chat without ending the session for other participating agents. Coral theme : Coral is now the default theme for new portal, web, and mobile experiences with Next Experience or Core UI enabled. This theme provides a fresh look and feel, featuring brand-neutral illustrations to enhance your user experience. A dark theme option is available for web and mobile experiences. [Using the email interaction page](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=using-email-interaction-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : View annotations for the most recent activity along with a compact email header that includes the subject, sender, and receiver details in the activity stream. Focus on new or unread email messages rather than the entire email conversation.View or edit the interaction record while drafting an email in a modeless dialog, keeping all relevant information accessible. [Using Agent Chat](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ci-agent-chat-using&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Leave a chat without ending it for other agents, enabling you to complete your task and exit the chat.Confirm before closing a chat tab to avoid unintentionally leaving the chat. Enable multiple agents to add wrap-up codes and comments for a single chat. [Import queues](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=import-queues&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Review and update queues imported from a contact center in a post-import page. The post-import page for a queue mirrors the existing post-import pages for skills and wrap-up codes, providing a consistent user experience. [ICC call control features](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=interaction-controls-component-icc-call-interaction-features&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Notify agents when a supervisor is coaching or has joined an active call while monitoring agents directly through the CCaaS system. | | Australia | [Integrating WhatsApp with Customer Service Management using the WhatsApp Cloud API](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=messg-integrating-whatsapp-with-csm-whatsapp-cloud&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : The conversation thread includes an inline audio player for received audio messages, with play, pause, and seek controls. [Integrating WhatsApp with Customer Service Management using the WhatsApp Cloud API](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=messg-integrating-whatsapp-with-csm-whatsapp-cloud&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : WhatsApp direct integration gives agents richer conversational tools and gives customers more ways to reach for support. The key updates include: * Access synthesized responses generated from Now Assist Virtual Agent (NAVA) in WhatsApp direct conversations. * Play audio messages directly in the agent chat interface. [Call Wrap-Up](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=initiate-agent-wrap-up-during-active-call&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Manage wrap-up during active calls using new UI components in the Active Call window in the CRM Workspace: * An Open Wrap-Up button to initiate the wrap-up process during an active call. * Minimize and Expand controls on the wrap-up modal to manage screen space while remaining on the call. [Walk-up Check-in](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=walkup-checkin-businessportal&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Initiate a walk-up check-in directly from the Business Portal home page without navigating away from the landing experience. [Portal Data List widget JSON parameters](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=portal-datalist-widget-data-json&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Generate dynamic record view URLs with the Data List widget. Portal admins can configure the target record context, parent table, child table, or reference table. The portal builds the URL with the relevant parameters to render the correct record view at runtime. [Portal Object widget instance options form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=port-object-inst-options&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Adds a Dynamic portal object instance option to the Portal Object widget (turned off by default). When turned on, the widget reads the extended table, record ID, and view from URL parameters. The widget derives the card title, image field, summary view fields, and detail view from the view definition on the extended table. This eliminates the need for static configuration in the widget instance. [ICC voice call features](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=interaction-controls-component-icc-call-interaction-features&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : The following UI components are available in the Active Call window, enabled via ICC in the CRM Workspace: * A Help Request button to seek supervisor assistance during an active call. * A Cancel Help Request or End Help Request button to cancel and end a submitted help request at any time during the active call. * An overflow menu icon (ellipsis) to access secondary call control buttons when the number of controls exceeds five or when the available display width is exceeded. [Using the interaction and case page for callback request](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=csm-config-ws-pages-templates&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : The following UI components have been added on the interaction and case pages: * A Schedule callback button on interaction and case pages to enable agents to schedule callbacks on behalf of customers. * A Reschedule button on the callback task record page to enable agents to modify scheduled callback date and time on behalf of customers. * A Cancel button on the callback record page to enable agents to cancel callbacks created on behalf of customers. * A Scheduled callbacks tile in the contextual side panel to enable agents to view and manage upcoming callbacks while working on interactions or cases. Scheduled callbacks list view: A Scheduled callbacks list view has been added in Agent Workspace to enable agents to view all scheduled callbacks and open any callback to access its task record management. [Using the email interaction page](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=using-email-interaction-page&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : The following UI components have been added on the Email Interaction page: * A Compose Email UI option to contact and consumer records for initiating outbound email interactions from these records. * Clickable email addresses to contact and consumer records to open the email composer with the recipient address automatically inserted. * A Transfer Email option with list of available agents and queues has been added for AWA or CCaaS‑routed email interactions. Agents can transfer the interaction to the selected queues or agents. * A unified wrap‑up dialog has been added to provide a single closure experience for email interactions routed through AWA or CCaaS. * A Summarize button on the email interaction page to trigger an AI summary of the full conversation. * A Refresh Summary icon on the summary card to manually re-trigger summarization at any point. * Feedback icons and copy icon on the summary card to indicate whether the summary is helpful and to copy the summary text. [Customer Service Portal Base](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=configure-csm-service-portals&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Starting with the Australia release, the Customer Service Portal Base plugin (com.snc.csm_portal_base) has been migrated to the App Store as a standalone application. Future enhancements are delivered through the Customer Service Portal Base store app. This change improves packaging, versioning, and deployment flexibility for implementations that require portal framework, responsive design, case management, knowledge integration, and community features. The store app also includes email integration, translation support, attachment handling, and mobile enhancements. [Subscriptions and Activity Feed Framework](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=actsub-api&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Starting with the Australia release, the Subscriptions and Activity Feed Framework plugin (com.snc.subscriptions_activity_feed) has been migrated to the App Store as a standalone application. Future enhancements are delivered through the Subscriptions and Activity Feed Framework store app. This change improves packaging, versioning, and deployment flexibility for implementations that require subscription framework, activity tracking, notification preferences, or context management. [Walk-Up for CSM](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=csm-walkup-experience&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Starting with the Australia release, the Walk-up for CSM plugin (com.snc.walkup_for_csm) has been migrated to the App Store as a standalone application. Future enhancements are delivered through the Walk-up for CSM store app. This change improves packaging, versioning, and deployment flexibility for implementations that require subscription framework, activity tracking, notification preferences, or context management. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Self-service and omnichannel engagement for CSM features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-selfserviceandomnichannelengagementforcsm-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 Self-service and omnichannel engagement for CSM features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-selfserviceandomnichannelengagementforcsm-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Starting with the Zurich release, Customer Service CTI Demo Data Plugin and CTI Softphone Plugin are no longer deployed, enhanced, or supported. For details, see the [Deprecation Process \[KB0867184\]](https://hi.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0867184) article in the Now Support Knowledge Base, [Components installed with Customer Service CTI Demo Data](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=r_InstalledWithCustServCTIDemoData&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US), and [Components installed with CTI Softphone](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=r_InstalledWithCCTISoftphone&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Self-service and omnichannel engagement for CSM. {#dfrn3-selfserviceandomnichannelengagementforcsm-summary__entry__52} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | Activation information : Install the Engagement Messenger, Playbook for Portals, and Omnichannel applications by requesting them from the ServiceNow Store. 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). Important: Engagement Messenger, Playbooks for Portals, and Omnichannel applications are available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Zurich | Activation information : Install self-service and omnichannel applications, such as OpenFrame and Interaction Controls Component (ICC), by requesting them from the ServiceNow Store. 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=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). Important: Self-service and omnichannel applications are available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Australia | Activation information : Install self-service and omnichannel applications, such as OpenFrame and Interaction Controls Component (ICC), by requesting them from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) 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=australia&ft:locale=en-US). Check your entitlements to determine whether you have access to AI email summarization and AI-based context matching for multi-case linking. For details, see [Activate email interaction summarization](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=activate-email-summarization-csm&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) and [Activate contextual email matching](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=activate-contextual-email-matching-csm&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US). Important: Self-service and omnichannel applications are available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Self-service and omnichannel engagement for CSM we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-selfserviceandomnichannelengagementforcsm-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 Self-service and omnichannel engagement for CSM we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-selfserviceandomnichannelengagementforcsm-summary__entry__72} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | Browser requirements : Internet Explorer isn't supported. | | Zurich | Browser requirements : Internet Explorer isn't supported. For more information, see [Browser support](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=browser-support&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). | | Australia | Browser requirements : Starting with the Australia release, self-service and omnichannel application don't support Internet Explorer. For more information, see [Browser support](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=browser-support&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US). | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Self-service and omnichannel engagement for CSM, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-selfserviceandomnichannelengagementforcsm-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Accessibility information : Dark theme : The new Coral theme includes a dark theme option for web and mobile experiences. This option is commonly used to alleviate eye strain and improve readability. | | Australia | Accessibility information : CSM Engagement Messenger now supports reflow, allowing content to be zoomed up to 400% in a browser without loss of content or functionality. Page layouts automatically transform into a vertical, stacked view at 400% zoom. This update benefits users with low vision and those working across varied devices and environments. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Self-service and omnichannel engagement for CSM we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-selfserviceandomnichannelengagementforcsm-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 Self-service and omnichannel engagement for CSM we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-selfserviceandomnichannelengagementforcsm-summary__entry__102} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | * Integrate with contact centers using Contact Center Integration Core to import data from a third party contact center as a service (CCaaS) application. * Better integrate with contact centers by adding call controls to Agent Workspace with Interaction Controls Component (ICC). * Enhance B2B customer support through ServiceNow® self-service capabilities with the new Business Portal. * Provide a consistent experience for agents handling omnichannel interactions through email interactions, which preserve the context for agents by associating the email conversation between the agent and the customer. * Improve contact center efficiency by helping avoid the creation of duplicate cases through the use of the Email as an Interaction feature. See [Omnichannels for communicating with customers](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=omnichannels-communicating-customers&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US), [Self-service](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=self-service-options-csm-customers&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US), and [Playbooks for Portals](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=playbooks-for-portals&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Zurich | * Integrate Amazon Connect with Interaction Controls Component (ICC) voice call features to allow agents manage phone interactions directly within their Workspace. * Allows agents to select a queue when making outbound calls to improve routing, reporting, and compliance. * Integrate WhatsApp Cloud API with CSM to enable rich media messaging, interactive controls, Virtual Agent automation, and Agent Workspace support without third-party dependencies. * Enable external routing of email interactions to reduce administrative effort. * Improve agent callback transfers for smoother handovers and support customers to request scheduled callbacks. See [Omnichannels for communicating with customers](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=omnichannels-communicating-customers&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) and [ICC for voice calls](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=contact-center-integration-with-icc&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | * Set up SSO for the Amazon Connect CCaaS integration using a SAML-compatible identity provider. Agents can access the Contact Control Panel without separate credentials. * Enhance B2C consumer support through ServiceNow AI Platform self-service capabilities with the Consumer Portal. * Embed components into external websites to provide users with access to the self-service capabilities on the ServiceNow AI Platform. * Support agent efficiency by automatically linking email replies on closed interactions to open cases, generating AI summaries on demand, and enabling CCaaS or AWA-routed transfers. * Schedule, reschedule, and cancel native callbacks from Agent Workspace across all omnichannel interactions (chat, voice, email, and messaging) and cases without switching to external tools or applications. See [\[Placeholder link text to key bundle-csm.omnichannels-communicating-customers\]](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=omnichannels-communicating-customers&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US), [Self-service](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=self-service-options-csm-customers&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US), and [ICC for voice calls](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=contact-center-integration-with-icc&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]