--- 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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia # Combined Now Assist in Platform Analytics 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) 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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia This consolidated release notes document provides ServiceNow customers with a comprehensive view of changes, new features, and important upgrade information for Now Assist in Platform Analytics from the Yokohama release through to Australia. It aims to facilitate smooth upgrades by summarizing updates across multiple releases in one place. Show full answer Show less ## Upgrade Preparation and Important Information Before upgrading to Australia, customers should review and complete the suggested pre- and post-upgrade tasks to ensure a seamless transition. The document notes that for the Yokohama, Zurich, and Australia releases, there are no updates, changes, removals, or deprecations affecting Now Assist in Platform Analytics features. This indicates stability in feature sets across these releases. ## Activation and Installation Activation requires installing key components from the ServiceNow Store: * **AI Data Explorer:** Available as a separate app for data exploration. * **Generative AI Controller:** Includes Query Generation, Analytics Generation, and dashboard/data visualization export skills, and is a dependency for all Now Assist applications. After installation, customers must activate relevant skills by following configuration guides specific to Now Assist in Platform Analytics. This activation approach ensures that customers can tailor AI capabilities to their organizational needs. ## Feature Highlights from Yokohama Patch 11 * Introduction of editable "explorations" documents that enable collaborative data analysis with AI assistance, helping teams to make faster, data-driven decisions. * Some Now Assist skills, agents, and agentic workflows are enabled by default; however, additional role configurations are necessary to manage access and control over agentic workflows and AI agents. * Enhanced user experience by enabling generation and export of Platform Analytics artifacts directly from conversational interactions within the Now Assist panel. * Unified backend system for seamless querying across all Now Assist for Platform Analytics skills and other integrated applications. ## Additional Notes * No new browser requirements, localization, accessibility, or additional prerequisites have been introduced from Yokohama through Australia releases. * Customers are encouraged to refer to the ServiceNow Store version history for cumulative release notes and app updates. Overall, this release information reassures customers of the stability of Now Assist in Platform Analytics features through multiple releases while providing clear guidance on activation and highlighting valuable features introduced in Yokohama Patch 11 to improve data analysis and collaboration. Consolidated page of all release notes for Now Assist in Platform Analytics from Yokohama to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Now Assist in Platform Analytics 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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics features. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__18} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__34} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | Activation information : AI Data Explorer is available from the ServiceNow Store. Query Generation, Analytics Generation, and the dashboard and data visualization export skill are installed with Generative AI Controller, which is included as a dependency of all Now Assist applications. 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). After installation, activate the relevant skills. For more information, see the relevant Configure topics under [Now Assist in Platform Analytics](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-in-platform-analytics&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). Important: Now Assist for Platform Analytics applications are available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Now Assist in Platform Analytics we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | [Yokohama Patch 11](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=yokohama-patch-11&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) * Review changes to Now Assist usage measurement. * Some Now Assist skills, agents, and agentic workflows are on by default. * Additional role configuration is required for agentic workflows and AI agents included with Now Assist applications. * Create "explorations"---editable documents where you analyze data with the help of AI. Refine responses, add your own input, and collaborate with others to make data-informed decisions faster. Previous Patch releases * Generate and export Platform Analytics artifacts from conversational interactions in the Now Assist panel. * Benefit from a single, smooth experience in asking questions across all Now Assist for Platform Analytics skills, as well as other applications that incorporate Platform Analytics and AI, through a shared backend. See [Now Assist in Platform Analytics](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-in-platform-analytics&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ]