--- 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 ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM) release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia # Combined ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM) 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 ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM) Release Notes for Upgrades from Yokohama to Australia This consolidated release notes document provides ServiceNow customers with a comprehensive view of the changes, new features, and upgrade considerations for ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM) from the Yokohama release through to Australia. It is designed to help customers prepare for their upgrade by summarizing all relevant updates across the releases, including Yokohama, Zurich, and Australia. Show full answer Show less ## New Features * **Zurich Patch 4:** Introduction of the **Store Inquiry AI Agent** , an intelligent assistant that enhances retail store support agents' efficiency when managing and resolving cases. Key capabilities include: * Updating case details such as resolution information and work notes. * Fetching similar past cases based on descriptions. * Retrieving metadata for creating selectable links to cases or documents. * Getting current case details like short descriptions. * The Store Inquiry AI Agent can search multiple knowledge sources, generate traceable responses, flag uncertain cases for human review, and improve with ongoing usage while integrating seamlessly into headquarters workflows. No new features were introduced in Yokohama or Australia releases for ServiceNow Otto for RSM. ## Key Changes * **Zurich Release:** Modification in **Now Assist AI usage measurement** starting with Australia Early Access. The measurement model changes from a 365-day look-back to a 365-day burn-down model, resetting usage at the contract anniversary date. This impacts how AI usage is tracked and reported. * No other changes were noted for Yokohama or Australia. ## Removals and Deprecations No features or functionality were removed or deprecated in any release from Yokohama through Australia for ServiceNow Otto for RSM. ## Activation and Requirements * ServiceNow Otto for RSM is activated via the `com.sn.now.platform` plugin. * The product is available for installation through the ServiceNow Store. * No additional requirements, browser changes, or localization updates were introduced across these releases. ## Accessibility and Localization No updates or new information on accessibility or localization compliance were introduced in these releases. ## Practical Guidance for ServiceNow Customers * Review pre- and post-upgrade tasks carefully before moving to Australia to ensure a smooth transition. * Leverage the Store Inquiry AI Agent to improve retail store support efficiency by automating case management tasks and enhancing agent productivity. * Understand the updated AI usage measurement model in Now Assist to accurately track your AI consumption aligned with contract terms. * Activate the ServiceNow Otto for RSM plugin as part of your upgrade process through the ServiceNow Store and platform plugin activation. Consolidated page of all release notes for ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM) from Yokohama to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM) 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 ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM) to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforretailservicemanagementrsm-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 ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM). {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforretailservicemanagementrsm-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Zurich Patch 4](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zurich-patch-4&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) [Store inquiry AI agent](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=agentic-workflows-now-assist-retail&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The store inquiry AI agent is an intelligent assistant designed to support retail store support agents in efficiently managing and resolving cases. New tools or scripts have been added to support store inquiry case management, including: * Updating case details: Modifying the current information about a case, such as adding resolution information or updating work notes. * Fetching similar cases: Retrieving past cases that have similar descriptions to the current case. * Retrieving metadata for selectable links: Gathering information about a source (like a case or document) to create a selectable link to it. * Get case details: Retrieving the current information about a case, such as its short description. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM) features. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforretailservicemanagementrsm-summary__entry__18} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Changes to Now Assist usage measurement](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=monitoring-now-assist-usage&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Starting with Australia Early Access, AI 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: AI Usage - Overview \& New Measurement Logic](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB2704710). | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM) features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforretailservicemanagementrsm-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 ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM) features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforretailservicemanagementrsm-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 ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM). {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforretailservicemanagementrsm-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Activation information : The ServiceNow Otto for RSM plugin is available with activation of com.sn.now.platform 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 RSM 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 Retail Service Management (RSM) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforretailservicemanagementrsm-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 ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforretailservicemanagementrsm-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 ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM), such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforretailservicemanagementrsm-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 ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforretailservicemanagementrsm-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 ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforretailservicemanagementrsm-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [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) * Enable retail store support agents to use the store inquiry Al agent to: * Search multiple knowledge sources to generate clear, traceable responses and flag uncertain cases for human review. * Improve with every resolved query and seamlessly fit into HQ workflows with tailored suggestions. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ]