--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-yokohama-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3ay bundleId : - delta3ay --- # Combined ITOM Optimization release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia # Combined ITOM Optimization release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 3 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Combined ITOM Optimization Release Notes for Upgrades from Yokohama to Australia This consolidated release notes document assists ServiceNow customers in preparing for upgrades of ITOM Optimization from the Yokohama release through to the Australia release. It presents a summary of new features, changes, deprecations, and other relevant information across these releases to streamline the upgrade process. Show full answer Show less ## Key Changes and Updates * **Workflow Migration and UI Changes (Yokohama release):** * The *Invoke Workflow* option was removed from the **Operation Type** field within the **Resource Block \> Operations \> Steps** dialog. * The *Workflow* checkbox was removed from the **Add Operations Steps** field in the same section. * The *Workflow* option was removed from the **Operation Implementation** dropdown under **Cloud Catalog Items**. * Legacy workflows were migrated to Workflow Studio flows or subflows, with Policy Rule Actions now supporting Workflow Studio subflows instead of legacy workflows. * **Deprecations (Yokohama release):** Corresponding to the UI changes, legacy workflow invocation options were deprecated to encourage migration to Workflow Studio. ## Other Release Notes * No new features, removals, activation updates, additional requirements, browser requirements, accessibility information, or localization changes were introduced from Yokohama through Australia. * Release notes for the Zurich and Australia releases indicate no updates for ITOM Optimization across all listed categories. ## Highlights Legacy workflows have been upgraded and seamlessly migrated to the advanced Workflow Studio, aligning ITOM Optimization with modern standards and compliance. Additionally, all default Out-of-Box workflows have been redesigned to improve performance, usability, and provide a more streamlined user experience. ## Practical Considerations for Customers Before upgrading to Australia, review and complete any necessary pre- and post-upgrade tasks, especially related to workflow migration due to the removal and deprecation of legacy workflow options. This ensures smooth transition to Workflow Studio-based workflows and maintains operational continuity. Consolidated page of all release notes for ITOM Optimization from Yokohama to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family ITOM Optimization release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Yokohama 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 ITOM Optimization to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-itomoptimization-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 ITOM Optimization. {#dfrn3-itomoptimization-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 ITOM Optimization features. {#dfrn3-itomoptimization-summary__entry__18} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | [\[Placeholder link text to key itom-optimization-landing-page\]](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=itom-optimization-landing-page&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : The following UI changes are applicable for workflow migration: * In the Resource BlockOperationsSteps, within the Add Operations Steps dialog box, the Invoke Workflow option has been removed from the Operation Type field. * In the Resource BlockOperationsSteps, within the Add Operations Steps dialog box, the Workflow check box has been removed from the Add Operations Steps field. * In the Cloud Catalog Items, under the Operation Implementation drop-down list, the Workflow option has been removed. [\[Placeholder link text to key itom-optimization-landing-page\]](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=itom-optimization-landing-page&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : * Migration of legacy workflows to Workflow Studio flows or subflows. * Policy Rule Actions now supports Workflow Studio subflows instead of legacy workflows. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some ITOM Optimization features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-itomoptimization-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 ITOM Optimization features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-itomoptimization-summary__entry__34} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | * In the Resource BlockOperationsSteps, within the Add Operations Steps dialog box, the Invoke Workflow option has been removed from the Operation Type field. * In the Resource BlockOperationsSteps, within the Add Operations Steps dialog box, the Workflow check box has been removed from the Add Operations Steps field. * In the Cloud Catalog Items, under the Operation Implementation drop-down list, the Workflow option has been removed. * Retrieve cloud billing data * Retrieve cloud billing month * Cloud operation step workflow launcher | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate ITOM Optimization. {#dfrn3-itomoptimization-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for ITOM Optimization we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-itomoptimization-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 ITOM Optimization we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-itomoptimization-summary__entry__58} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 ITOM Optimization, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-itomoptimization-summary__entry__66} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 ITOM Optimization we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-itomoptimization-summary__entry__74} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 ITOM Optimization we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-itomoptimization-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | Legacy workflows have been upgraded and seamlessly migrated to the advanced Workflow Studio to align with the latest standards and ensure modern compliance. Additionally, all default (Out of Box) workflows have been redesigned to provide enhanced performance, improved usability, and a more streamlined experience. See [ITOM Optimization](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=itom-optimization-landing-page&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] *[\>]: and then