--- 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 ServiceNow Otto for CMDB release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia # Combined ServiceNow Otto for CMDB 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 ServiceNow Otto for CMDB Release Notes for Upgrades from Xanadu to Australia This consolidated release notes document provides ServiceNow customers with a comprehensive overview of all updates, changes, and important information related to upgrading ServiceNow Otto for CMDB from the Xanadu release family through to Australia. It serves as a single reference point to prepare for upgrades by summarizing enhancements, activation requirements, and other relevant upgrade considerations across multiple releases. Show full answer Show less ## Key Upgrade Information * **Upgrade Preparation:** Customers should review and complete pre- and post-upgrade tasks before proceeding with the Australia upgrade. * **Plugin Installation Changes:** Starting with the Zurich release (v2.1 plugin), the installation and activation process for ServiceNow Otto for CMDB has changed. Customers must consult updated configuration instructions to ensure proper activation. * **Activation:** ServiceNow Otto for CMDB is an AI-driven platform feature available through plugin activation from the ServiceNow Store. Activation details are primarily relevant from Zurich onward. ## Feature Updates and Changes * No new features, changes, removals, or deprecations were introduced between Xanadu and Australia releases, except for the noted changes in activation and configuration process in Zurich. * Zurich Patch Updates include AI enhancements such as: * Identification of upstream services and CIs impacted by incidents or changes. * AI-driven recommendations for data sources and ingestion connectors to improve CMDB population. * Discovery and suggestion of business applications for better application service mapping and data governance. * AI-powered query support across CI classes and attributes to enhance CI form and dashboard interactions. * Improved debugging and de-duplication processes, speeding CI creation and governance efforts. * Enhanced CI search capabilities by multiple attributes and summarization views within workspaces and lists. * No update sections such as new features, changes, removals, deprecations, additional requirements, browser requirements, accessibility, and localization indicate stability or no modifications in those areas through the Australia release. ## Practical Implications for ServiceNow Customers * Customers upgrading to Australia should focus on understanding the updated activation process introduced in Zurich and ensure the correct plugin version is installed and configured. * The AI enhancements from Zurich releases provide valuable capabilities to automate and improve CMDB data quality, incident/change impact analysis, and application service mapping, thereby reducing manual efforts and improving accuracy. * Since there are no new features or removals in Australia, the upgrade primarily maintains stability while benefiting from prior AI improvements, making it a reliable upgrade path. ## Next Steps * Review the updated configuration and activation instructions for ServiceNow Otto for CMDB v2.1 plugin from Zurich release. * Leverage AI-powered features introduced in Zurich patches to enhance CMDB management and governance. * Complete all pre- and post-upgrade tasks as outlined before upgrading to Australia. Consolidated page of all release notes for ServiceNow Otto for CMDB from Xanadu to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family ServiceNow Otto for CMDB 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 ServiceNow Otto for CMDB to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforcmdb-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Upgrade information : The installation (activation) process has changed for the ServiceNow Otto for CMDB v2.1 plugin. See [Configure](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-cmdb-configuring&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for the new instructions. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for ServiceNow Otto for CMDB. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforcmdb-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 ServiceNow Otto for CMDB features. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforcmdb-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 ServiceNow Otto for CMDB features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforcmdb-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 ServiceNow Otto for CMDB features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforcmdb-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 ServiceNow Otto for CMDB. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforcmdb-summary__entry__52} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Activation information : ServiceNow Otto for CMDB is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is available with activation of plugins that you get from the ServiceNow Store. For details, see [Configure](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-cmdb-configuring&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). Important: ServiceNow Otto for CMDB 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 ServiceNow Otto for CMDB we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforcmdb-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 ServiceNow Otto for CMDB we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforcmdb-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 ServiceNow Otto for CMDB, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforcmdb-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 ServiceNow Otto for CMDB we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforcmdb-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 ServiceNow Otto for CMDB we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforcmdb-summary__entry__102} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Zurich Patch 11](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zurich-patch-11&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * AI identifies the upstream services and CIs that are likely to be affected by an incident or by a proposed change. * AI recommends the data sources or Service Graph Connectors and ingestion sources that can best populate CMDB data. * AI discovers and suggests business applications to associate with existing application services in the CMDB, reducing manual mapping effort and improving data governance. [Zurich Patch 7](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zurich-patch-7&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * Get AI-powered answers your questions on CI classes and attributes to help you work in CI forms, dashboards, home pages, and other views on the workspace. * Search queries can now span multiple tables and relationships between CIs. [Zurich Patch 5](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zurich-patch-5&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * Review changes to Now Assist usage measurement [Zurich Patch 4](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zurich-patch-4&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * Some Now Assist skills and agentic workflows are now turned on by default. * Agentic workflows and AI agents included with Now Assist applications now require additional security configuration. * Reduce the debugging time and effort when you resolve issues with Service Graph Connector import sets. * Find and resolve de-duplication tasks. * Speed the process of manually creating CIs. * Methodically work through the process of improving CMDB data governance. * Search for CIs by specifying any of several attributes of the CI of interest. * View a concise summary of the key CI data on a CI form in a workspace page or on any list view. [Zurich Patch 3](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zurich-patch-3&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) [Zurich Patch 2](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zurich-patch-2&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) [Zurich Patch 1](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zurich-patch-1&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) See [ServiceNow Otto for Configuration Management Database (CMDB)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-landing-cmdb&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ]