--- 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 FSM release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia # Combined ServiceNow Otto for FSM 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) 10 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 FSM Release Notes for Upgrades from Xanadu to Australia This consolidated release notes document covers all key updates, new features, changes, and important upgrade information for ServiceNow Otto for Field Service Management (FSM) from the Xanadu release through to Australia. It is designed to help ServiceNow customers prepare for and understand the enhancements and modifications introduced across these releases, focusing on practical impacts for FSM users. Show full answer Show less ## New Features * **AI Model Provider Options:** Expanded support for third-party AI models including Google Gemini and AWS Claude, alongside existing Now LLM Service and Azure OpenAI, enhancing AI-driven capabilities across Now Assist skills and AI agents. * **Custom Template and Prompt Support:** Administrators can now clone and customize Knowledge Base (KB) generation skills and work order task summarization skills, allowing for tailored AI interactions. * **Assistant for Field Service Management:** Introduces a consistent, intuitive Now Assist panel accessible from work order tasks or My Tasks, enabling conversational search and context-aware technician support with knowledge base-driven answers. * **AI Agents Enhancements:** * **Parts Manager AI Agent:** Automatically tracks and validates parts usage during work order task closure by analyzing activity notes, with inventory adjustments made in real time. Available on both platform and ServiceNow Agent mobile app. * **Create Work Order from Image:** Enables creation of work orders by uploading photos of equipment issues, extracting relevant data to populate fields. Available on platform and mobile app, with a cancel option for photo selection. * **Create Work Order AI Agent:** Allows AI-powered creation of work orders from written issue descriptions, improving technician productivity with optimized performance and reduced latency. * **Now Assist Virtual Agent Enhancements:** * Primary action button added to ServiceNow Agent mobile app navigation bar for quick access, configurable by administrators. * Voice-to-text input supported, enabling technicians to dictate interactions instead of typing. * Updated icons for web search, photo upload, and microphone functions enhance usability. ## Changes * **Now Assist Usage Measurement:** Transitioned from a 365-day look-back to a 365-day burn-down model, resetting usage at contract anniversary, ensuring clearer usage tracking. * **Default Skill Activation:** New customers now have designated Now Assist skills enabled by default; existing customers upgrading may see unconfigured skills auto-enabled. * **Access Control Lists (ACLs):** Administrators can configure who can discover and trigger AI agents and workflows, with control over user context and availability scope (authenticated or public users). * **Removed Prompt Headers:** Prompt headers removed from work order summarization to better support third-party large language models; prompts are now customizable via hyperlinks in the Now Assist skill kit. * **AI Visual Indicators:** Consistent gradient styles and subtle animations indicate AI activity across Workspace, UI16, and mobile interfaces, improving user awareness of AI assistance. * **Coral Theme:** Introduced as the default theme for new portals, web, and mobile experiences using Next Experience or Core UI, with a brand-neutral, fresh look and optional dark mode. ## Activation and Requirements * ServiceNow Otto for FSM features, including Now Assist, require activation of the ServiceNow Otto for FSM plugin available in the ServiceNow Store. * The application requires Field Service Management to be installed and operational. ## Practical Implications for ServiceNow Customers * Technicians gain enhanced AI-powered tools to create and manage work orders more efficiently, including image-based creation and voice interaction, reducing manual effort and errors. * Improved inventory accuracy through the Parts Manager AI agent minimizes parts mismanagement during task closures. * Administrators have greater flexibility to customize AI behaviors and control access, tailoring the FSM experience to organizational needs. * The updated UI elements and visual indicators provide a more intuitive and consistent user experience across devices. * Upgrade preparation is facilitated by clear guidance on new features, changes, and activation steps to ensure smooth transitions from older releases. Consolidated page of all release notes for ServiceNow Otto for FSM 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 FSM 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 FSM to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforfsm-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 ServiceNow Otto for FSM. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforfsm-summary__entry__12} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | [New third-party AI model provider options available for all Now Assist applications](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=exploring-large-language-models&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Google Gemini and AWS Claude are available for Now Assist skills and AI agents in addition to Now LLM Service and Azure OpenAI. [Custom template and custom prompt support](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=customize-a-skill&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : As an admin, you can clone the KB generation skill and customize the input fields. You can also clone the Work order task summarization skill, then access the skill in the Now Assist skill kit, and update the prompts. [Create an Assistant for Field Service Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=activate-virtual-agent-for-field-service-management&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) to do the following: : * Initiate the Now Assist panel from a work order task record or the My tasks tab. * Provide technicians with a consistent and intuitive interface for quick and effortless interaction. * Display a summary of work order tasks. [Use conversational search for technician support](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=use-conversational-search-for-technician-support&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) to do the following: : * Enable technicians to ask questions in natural language for quick and clear answers. * Enable technicians to receive accurate and reliable responses sourced exclusively from the Knowledge Base. * Provide technicians with context-aware follow-ups, including related parts or steps, for better support. | | Zurich | [AI agent: Parts Manager](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=fsm-ai-agent-use-cases&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Track and validate parts usage when closing work order tasks. The Parts Manager AI agent analyzes activity notes to update parts statuses and automatically adjusts inventory when tasks are closed. The AI agent is available through the Now Assist panel on platform and through the ServiceNow Agent mobile app. [AI agent: Create Work Order from image](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=fsm-ai-agent-use-cases&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Create work orders by uploading photos of equipment issues. The AI agent extracts relevant information from the image to populate work order fields. [Primary action button for Now Assist Virtual Agent](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-fsm&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Access Now Assist Virtual Agent from a primary action button in the ServiceNow Agent mobile app navigation bar. Administrators can configure this button to launch Now Assist Virtual Agent or another global function. [Voice-to-text input in Now Assist Virtual Agent](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-fsm&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Use voice input when interacting with Now Assist Virtual Agent in the ServiceNow Agent mobile app. Tap the microphone icon to dictate messages instead of typing. [AI agent: Create Work Order](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=fsm-ai-agent-use-cases&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : You can leverage AI to create work orders from a written description of the issue. The Create Work Order AI agent is available through the Now Assist panel on platform and through the ServiceNow Agent mobile app. [New third-party AI model provider options available for all AI applications](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=exploring-large-language-models&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Google Gemini and AWS Claude are available for generative AI skills and AI agents, in addition to Now LLM Service and Azure OpenAI. [Custom template and custom prompt support](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=customize-a-skill&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : As an admin, you can clone the KB generation skill and customize the input fields. You can also clone the Work order task summarization skill, then access the skill in the Now Assist skill kit, and update the prompts. | | Australia | [AI agent: Parts Manager](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=fsm-ai-agent-parts-manager&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Track and validate parts usage when closing work order tasks. The Parts Manager AI agent interprets activity notes to update parts statuses and automatically adjusts inventory when tasks are closed. The AI agent is available through the Now Assist panel on platform and through the ServiceNow Agent mobile app. [AI agent: Create Work Order from image](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=fsm-ai-agent-create-work-order-image&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Create work orders by uploading photos of equipment issues. The AI agent extracts relevant information from the image to populate work order fields. A cancel option is available when selecting photos from the camera or photo library. [Voice-to-text input in Now Assist Virtual Agent](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=fsm-nava-voice-to-text&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Use voice input when interacting with Now Assist Virtual Agent in the ServiceNow Agent mobile app. Tap the microphone icon to dictate messages instead of typing. [New third-party AI model provider options available for all AI applications](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=exploring-large-language-models&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Google Gemini and AWS Claude are available for generative AI skills and AI agents, in addition to Now LLM Service and Azure OpenAI. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing ServiceNow Otto for FSM features. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforfsm-summary__entry__22} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | [Changes to Now Assist usage measurement](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=monitoring-now-assist-usage&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Starting with Yokohama Patch 5, Now Assist usage measurement is transitioning from a 365-day look-back model to a 365-day burn-down model, with usage resetting at the contract anniversary date. For more information, refer to [KB KB2704710: Now Assist Usage - Overview \& New Measurement Logic](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB2704710). [Some Now Assist skills are turned on by default](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-skills-on-by-default&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : The new default behavior works as follows: * New customers: When you install a Now Assist product, designated skills are turned on automatically. * Existing customers who are upgrading (starting with Yokohama Patch 11): Any previously unconfigured skill is turned on automatically (the skill was never configured and turned on, then turned off again). Previously configured skills that were turned on, then off, remain inactive. [Configure ACLs for AI agents and agentic workflows](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=aia-security-implementation&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Configure the access control lists for who can discover and trigger AI agents and agentic workflows in their guided setups in AI Agent Studio. You can determine whether an AI agent or agentic workflow behaves as a dynamic user or as an AI user. You can also specify if an AI agent or agentic workflow can be available to all authenticated users or publicly available. [Removed prompt headers](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=cust-now-assist-fsm-wot-summarization-skill&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : The prompt headers have been removed from the work order summarization skill to support third-party Large Language Models (LLMs). You can now customize prompts via a hyperlink to the Now Assist skill. | | Zurich | [AI visual indicators](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-fsm&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Consistent gradient styles indicate when AI is assisting or augmenting an experience. Gradients appear across AI-powered features in Workspace, UI16, and mobile interfaces. Gradients subtly animate during AI processing and return to a static state when complete. [Updated icons in Now Assist Virtual Agent](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-fsm&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The Now Assist Virtual Agent interface includes updated icons for web search, photo upload, and microphone functions. [Create Work Order AI agent performance improvements](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=fsm-ai-agent-use-cases&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The Create Work Order AI agent was optimized to reduce latency and improve response times. Inter-agent communication was streamlined to minimize redundant processing during work order creation. 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. [Removed prompt headers](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=cust-now-assist-fsm-wot-summarization-skill&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The prompt headers have been removed from the work order summarization skill to support third-party large language models. You can now customize prompts via a hyperlink to the Now Assist skill. | | Australia | [Primary action button for Now Assist Virtual Agent](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-fsm&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Access Now Assist Virtual Agent from a primary action button in the ServiceNow Agent mobile app navigation bar. Administrators can configure this button to launch Now Assist Virtual Agent or another global function. When configured for Virtual Agent, tapping the button opens Now Assist without additional navigation steps. [AI visual indicators](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-fsm&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Consistent gradient styles indicate when AI is assisting or augmenting an experience. Gradients appear across AI-powered features in Workspace, UI16, and mobile interfaces. Gradients subtly animate during AI processing and return to a static state when complete. [Updated icons in Now Assist Virtual Agent](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-fsm&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : The Now Assist Virtual Agent interface includes updated icons for web search, photo upload, and microphone functions. [Create Work Order AI agent performance improvements](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=fsm-ai-agent-create-work-order&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : The Create Work Order AI agent was optimized to reduce latency and improve response times. Inter-agent communication was streamlined to minimize redundant processing during work order creation. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some ServiceNow Otto for FSM features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforfsm-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 FSM features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforfsm-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 FSM. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforfsm-summary__entry__52} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Activation information : Now Assist features are available with activation of the ServiceNow Otto for FSM plugin. For more information, see [Install plugins for ServiceNow Otto](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=install-now-assist-feature-plugins&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). Important: ServiceNow Otto for FSM is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Australia | Activation information : Now Assist features are available with activation of the ServiceNow Otto for FSM plugin. For more information, see [Install plugins for ServiceNow Otto](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=install-now-assist-feature-plugins&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US). Important: ServiceNow Otto for FSM is 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 ServiceNow Otto for FSM we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforfsm-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Additional requirements : The ServiceNow Otto for FSM application requires Field Service Management. | | Australia | Additional requirements : The ServiceNow Otto for FSM application requires Field Service Management. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for ServiceNow Otto for FSM we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforfsm-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 FSM, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforfsm-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 FSM we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforfsm-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 FSM we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforfsm-summary__entry__102} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | * Track and validate parts usage during work order task closure with the Parts Manager AI agent. * Create work orders from images by uploading photos of equipment issues through the Now Assist panel or ServiceNow Agent mobile app. * Access Now Assist Virtual Agent from a primary action button in the mobile app navigation bar. * Use voice-to-text input when interacting with Now Assist Virtual Agent in the ServiceNow Agent mobile app. * Enhance your productivity with the Create Work Order AI agent, which allows users to initiate work orders using AI to process descriptions from text. See [\[Placeholder link text to key bundle-fsm.now-assist-fsm\]](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-fsm&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | * Track and validate parts usage during work order task closure with the Parts Manager AI agent. * Create work orders from images by uploading photos of equipment issues through the Now Assist panel or ServiceNow Agent mobile app. * Access Now Assist Virtual Agent from a primary action button in the mobile app navigation bar. * Use voice-to-text input when interacting with Now Assist Virtual Agent in the ServiceNow Agent mobile app. * Experience updated visual indicators with consistent AI gradients across platform, workspace, and mobile interfaces. See [\[Placeholder link text to key bundle-fsm.now-assist-fsm\]](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-fsm&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]