--- 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 Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia # Combined Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) 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) 7 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 Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) Release Notes for Upgrades from Xanadu to Australia This consolidated release notes document is designed to assist ServiceNow customers in understanding the updates, new features, and key changes made to the Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) from the Xanadu release family through to the Australia release family. It provides a comprehensive view of enhancements and activation instructions, helping customers prepare for and execute upgrades efficiently. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Industrial Product Model Categorization (Xanadu):** OT devices are now categorized under the Industrial product model category, enabling integration with ServiceNow's Enterprise Asset Management for full lifecycle management of OT devices. * **Class Mappings Visibility (Yokohama \& Zurich):** Customers can view available class mappings and targeted CMDB classes via the MSFT D4IoT Azure SGC Class Mappings page, aiding in CMDB alignment and data accuracy. * **Firmware Version Capture (Yokohama \& Zurich):** Device firmware versions are captured in the Firmware Installation \[cmdbfirmwareinstall\] table, facilitating firmware management and tracking within ServiceNow. * **Use of irecriterionattribute (Yokohama \& Zurich):** The irecriterionattribute in the OT Entity \[cmdbotentity\] table helps identify configuration items (CIs) related to OT entities, mitigating entity update issues. * **Active Device Scanning via Site Mappings Table (Yokohama \& Zurich):** Enables automatic ingestion and site assignment of actively scanned devices from Microsoft Defender for IoT, enhancing device visibility and site-level organization within ServiceNow. ## Changes * **Coral Theme Introduction (Zurich):** The default theme for portals, web, and mobile experiences is now Coral, offering a fresh, brand-neutral look with an optional dark mode to improve usability and reduce eye strain. * **No Changes in Australia Release:** The Australia release did not introduce any new updates or changes to the Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure). ## Removed and Deprecated Features No features or functionalities were removed or deprecated in any release from Xanadu through Australia. ## Activation Information Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) is available via the ServiceNow Store across all release families. Customers must request installation from the ServiceNow Store to activate the connector. The release notes recommend reviewing the ServiceNow Store's version history for comprehensive app release information. ## Additional Notes * **No Updates on Browser or Accessibility Requirements:** There were no changes to browser requirements or accessibility compliance other than the introduction of the dark theme option with the Coral theme in Zurich. * **Localization:** No localization updates were reported. ## Practical Implications for ServiceNow Customers * Customers upgrading from Xanadu to Australia should ensure OT devices are properly categorized under the Industrial product model for better asset lifecycle management. * Utilize the class mappings page to verify CMDB classes and enhance data quality. * Track device firmware versions via the designated firmware installation table to maintain device health and compliance. * Apply the irecriterionattribute to avoid configuration conflicts during OT entity updates. * Leverage active device scanning with site mappings to improve asset discovery and site assignment automation. * Prepare for a refreshed user experience with the Coral theme and consider enabling dark mode for improved accessibility. * Follow activation procedures through the ServiceNow Store to ensure connector availability and support. Consolidated page of all release notes for Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) from Xanadu to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) 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 Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-servicegraphconnectorformicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-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 Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure). {#dfrn3-servicegraphconnectorformicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-summary__entry__12} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | [Categorize your OT devices into the industrial product model category](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=model-categories-for-ot&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : The enhanced Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) creates assets in the Industrial product model category for OT class devices. This enables compatibility with the Enterprise Asset Management product for full lifecycle management of OT class devices. | | Yokohama | [View the class mappings available for the Service Graph Connector](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sgc-microsoft-d4iot-azure-classes&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : View the available class mappings and targeted CMDB classes on the MSFT D4IoT Azure SGC Class Mappings page. [Capture firmware version of devices](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sgc-microsoft-d4iot-azure-classes&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Firmware versions of your Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) devices are captured in the Firmware Installation \[cmdb_firmware_install\] table. [Use the ire_criterion_attribute in the OT Entity \[cmdb_ot_entity\] table](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sgc-microsoft-d4iot-azure-classes&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : The ire_criterion_attribute identifies configuration items (CIs) for an OT entity-related entry and helps avoid entity update issues. [Actively scan device data from Microsoft Defender for IoT with the Site Mappings table](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=actively-scan-device-data-msft-azure&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Access the Site Mappings table to actively scan devices from Microsoft Defender for IoT and assign them to a site in your ServiceNow instance. | | Zurich | [View the class mappings available for the Service Graph Connector](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sgc-microsoft-d4iot-azure-classes&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : View the available class mappings and targeted CMDB classes on the MSFT D4IoT Azure SGC Class Mappings page. [Capture firmware version of devices](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sgc-microsoft-d4iot-azure-classes&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Firmware versions of your Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) devices are captured in the Firmware Installation \[cmdb_firmware_install\] table. [Use the ire_criterion_attribute in the OT Entity \[cmdb_ot_entity\] table](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sgc-microsoft-d4iot-azure-classes&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The ire_criterion_attribute identifies configuration items (CIs) for an OT entity-related entry and helps avoid entity update issues. [Actively scan device data from Microsoft Defender for IoT with the Site Mappings table](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=actively-scan-device-data-msft-azure&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Access the Site Mappings table to actively scan devices from Microsoft Defender for IoT and assign them to a site in your ServiceNow instance. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) features. {#dfrn3-servicegraphconnectorformicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-summary__entry__22} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | 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. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-servicegraphconnectorformicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-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 Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-servicegraphconnectorformicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-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 Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure). {#dfrn3-servicegraphconnectorformicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-summary__entry__52} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | Install Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) by requesting it 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=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US). | | Yokohama | Activation information : Install Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) by requesting it 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: Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Zurich | Activation information : Install Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) by requesting it 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: Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicegraphconnectorformicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-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 Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicegraphconnectorformicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-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 Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure), such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-servicegraphconnectorformicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-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 | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicegraphconnectorformicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-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 Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicegraphconnectorformicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-summary__entry__102} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | Ensure that your Operational Technology (OT) devices are categorized under the Industrial product model category with the enhanced Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) application. See [Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=integration-sgc-microsoft-defender-iot-azure&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Yokohama | * View the class mappings available for the Service Graph Connector using the new Class Mappings menu * Use the Firmware Installation \[cmdb_firmware_install\] table to capture the firmware version. * Avoid OT entity update issues by using the new ire_criterion_attribute attribute on the OT Entity \[cmdb_ot_entity\] table. * Extend capabilities of the Service Graph Connector to import devices actively scanned by Microsoft Defender for IoT. * Ingest actively scanned devices from Microsoft Defender for IoT and assign them to a site in your ServiceNow instance automatically using the Site Map table. See [Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=integration-sgc-microsoft-defender-iot-azure&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Zurich | * View the class mappings available for the Service Graph Connector using the new Class Mappings menu * Use the Firmware Installation \[cmdb_firmware_install\] table to capture the firmware version. * Avoid OT entity update issues by using the new ire_criterion_attribute attribute on the OT Entity \[cmdb_ot_entity\] table. * Extend capabilities of the Service Graph Connector to import devices actively scanned by Microsoft Defender for IoT. * Ingest actively scanned devices from Microsoft Defender for IoT and assign them to a site in your ServiceNow instance automatically using the Site Map table. See [Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=integration-sgc-microsoft-defender-iot-azure&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ]