--- 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 Service Portfolio Management release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia # Combined Service Portfolio Management 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 Service Portfolio Management Release Notes for Upgrades from Yokohama to Australia This consolidated release notes page assists ServiceNow customers in understanding the updates, new features, changes, and important upgrade information for Service Portfolio Management from the Yokohama release through to Australia. It provides a clear guide on what to expect during and after upgrading, highlighting key enhancements and administrative tasks to prepare for a smooth transition. Show full answer Show less ## New Features * **Service Portfolio Management Enhancements (Yokohama):** * Improved options to edit and manage service portfolios, including lifecycle field management aligned with the Common Service Data Model (CSDM). * Enhanced flexibility to remap service portfolio taxonomy nodes, allowing you to move entire branches or insert new nodes within portfolios. * Updated labeling of technical services to "Technology Management Service" to align with CSDM version 5.0; this updated label appears across ServiceNow applications and workspaces. The label for service offerings remains unchanged. * **Zurich and Australia Releases:** No new features were introduced for Service Portfolio Management in these releases. ## Changes * **Zurich Release:** * Introduction of the Coral theme as the default for new portal, web, and mobile experiences, providing a refreshed, brand-neutral look with an optional dark theme. * Enhanced setup process for web and installed app monitoring, allowing you to select any service from the cmdbciservice table or its child tables when adding monitored applications. * Added an application type field to the monitored applications list for better categorization. * **Yokohama and Australia Releases:** No changes were made to existing Service Portfolio Management features. ## Removed and Deprecated Features No features or functionality related to Service Portfolio Management were removed or deprecated from Yokohama through Australia. ## Activation Information The **Service Portfolio Management Core plugin \[com.snc.serviceportfoliocore\]** is enabled by default for customers licensed for IT Service Management in both Yokohama and Zurich releases. No changes to activation were noted in Australia. ## Additional Notes * **Highlight from Yokohama:** Added capabilities to edit service portfolios with lifecycle fields to align with CSDM, enhanced taxonomy node management including reparenting and insertion, and updated technical service labels. * **Highlight from Zurich:** Support for compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) by enabling editing of key service portfolio fields such as Managed by, Department, Company, multi-selection of contracts, and options to remove items from Digital Portfolio Management scope. * **Browser, Accessibility, Localization:** No updates or new requirements were introduced in any release. ## Practical Takeaways for ServiceNow Customers * Prepare for upgraded portfolio management capabilities that improve alignment with CSDM standards and taxonomy flexibility. * Expect a refreshed user interface with the Coral theme and enhanced monitoring setup from Zurich onwards. * Understand that the core plugin remains enabled by default if you have ITSM licensing, minimizing activation overhead. * Review portfolio data fields relevant for regulatory compliance introduced in Zurich to maintain adherence to DORA standards. Consolidated page of all release notes for Service Portfolio Management from Yokohama to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Service Portfolio Management 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 Service Portfolio Management to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-serviceportfoliomanagement-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 Service Portfolio Management. {#dfrn3-serviceportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | [Edit and manage service portfolios in Service Portfolio Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=SPM2-edit-manage-portfolios&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Use the updated options to edit and manage your service portfolios: * [Manage the CSDM life cycle fields in Service Portfolio Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=SPM2-lifecycle-fields&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) * [Remap service portfolio taxonomy nodes in Service Portfolio Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=SPM2-remap-taxo-nodes&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) [Use Service Portfolio Management services](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=SPM2-services&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Recognize the updated label for technical services. The updated label aligns with the CSDM, version 5.0. Even though the table name hasn't changed, the services label is updated in the Service Portfolio Management application and in all ServiceNow applications or workspace environments that display services. The label for service offerings remains the same for all releases: Service offering in the \[service_offering\] table.{#dfrn3-serviceportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__15} | Table name | Label in Xanadu and prior releases | Label in Yokohama and later releases | |-|-|-| | \[cmdb_ci_service_technical\] | Technical Service | Technology Management Service | [Table 1. Updated label for technical services] | | 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 Service Portfolio Management features. {#dfrn3-serviceportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__24} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | 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. Enhancements to the Web and installed apps monitoring setup : The process of adding an application for monitoring has been updated to enable you to choose any service from the cmdb_ci_service table or its child tables. The application type filed was added to the monitored applications list. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Service Portfolio Management features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-serviceportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__32} | 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 Service Portfolio Management features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-serviceportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__40} | 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 Service Portfolio Management. {#dfrn3-serviceportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__48} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | Activation information : The Service Portfolio Management Core plugin \[com.snc.service_portfolio_core\] is available by default for IT Service Management licensed customers. For more information, see [Activate](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=activate-SPM2-plugin&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). | | Zurich | Activation information : The Service Portfolio Management Core plugin \[com.snc.service_portfolio_core\] is available by default for IT Service Management licensed customers. For more information, see [Activate](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=activate-SPM2-plugin&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Service Portfolio Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-serviceportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__56} | 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 Service Portfolio Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-serviceportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__64} | 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 Service Portfolio Management, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-serviceportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__72} | 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 Service Portfolio Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-serviceportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__80} | 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 Service Portfolio Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-serviceportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__88} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | * Use the added options to edit and manage your service portfolios. * Add life cycle fields to the taxonomy node records of your portfolios to align with the Common Service Data Model (CSDM). * Added more flexibility to remap taxonomy nodes. You can move an entire branch of a taxonomy from one portfolio to another, including the automatic move of its child nodes. * Reparent taxonomy nodes when you move them to a new location in a portfolio. You can also add a new taxonomy node in the middle of an existing portfolio, either between two nodes or between a node and a service. * Recognize the updated label for technical services. See [Service Portfolio Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=SPM2-landing-page&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Zurich | * Edit your service portfolios to comply with the new Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) standards: * The Service portfolio record view includes the following key fields that are important for DORA compliance: Managed by, Department, and Company fields. * Select multiple contracts in the Contracts field. * Delete the service portfolio or taxonomy node from the Digital Portfolio Management (DPM) scope. See [Service Portfolio Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=SPM2-landing-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ]