--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-zurich-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3az bundleId : - delta3az --- # Combined App Engine Management Center release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia # Combined App Engine Management Center release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated November 5, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 5 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 App Engine Management Center Release Notes for Upgrades from Zurich to Australia This consolidated guide provides ServiceNow customers with essential information about upgrading App Engine Management Center (AEMC) from the Zurich release family to Australia. It highlights new features, changes, activation procedures, and other relevant details to ensure a smooth transition and maximize the benefits of the latest AEMC capabilities. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **ReleaseOps Integration (introduced in Zurich 28.2.1):** Enables deployment of update sets through automated pipelines using ServiceNow Playbooks, reducing manual errors and streamlining release processes. * **Migration to ReleaseOps:** Existing App Engine pipelines can be migrated to ReleaseOps without disrupting current deployment workflows, allowing customers to leverage enhanced deployment automation. * **Centralized App Lifecycle Management:** AEMC serves as a unified platform for managing app development from idea submission through deployment and monitoring, improving governance, developer productivity, and app usage insights. * **Platform Version Availability (Australia):** Core AEMC features are now accessible via a new platform version available on the ServiceNow Store, including the ability to configure standalone deployment environments. * **Enhanced Guided Setup:** The AEMC guided setup now integrates ReleaseOps configuration, simplifying credential sharing and automating deployment pipelines. * **Release Lifecycle Documentation AI Agent:** Introduced in Australia Patch 2, this AI agent assists in generating update set descriptions and release notes, improving transparency across app development. * **Improved Request Filtering (Australia):** The Requests tab supports advanced filtering by multiple criteria (status, owner, type, environment, date) with real-time updates and the ability to save filter combinations for reuse. * **Role-Based Banners (Australia Patch 3):** AEMC now displays banners based on user roles to enhance user experience and navigation. ## Changes * **Release Management Tab:** Since Zurich 28.2.1, ReleaseOps deployments can be managed directly within the AEMC Release management tab, centralizing release oversight. * **Request Filtering Enhancements:** Australia release improved filtering capabilities in the Requests tab to allow for more precise and efficient data retrieval. ## Activation and Installation App Engine Management Center is available for installation via the ServiceNow Store. Customers upgrading to Australia or starting fresh should request AEMC from the store. To utilize ReleaseOps features, the ReleaseOps application must also be installed from the ServiceNow Store. Customers are encouraged to review the ServiceNow Store version history release notes for comprehensive information on all released apps. ## Additional Information * No updates were noted for browser requirements, accessibility, localization, or additional requirements between Zurich and Australia. * No features were removed or deprecated in this upgrade path. ## What This Enables You to Do * Automate and streamline your app deployment processes using ReleaseOps integration with AEMC. * Manage the entire app lifecycle from development to deployment within a centralized platform, improving governance and operational efficiency. * Access AEMC capabilities from both traditional and new platform versions, including standalone deployment environments. * Leverage AI-assisted documentation tools to maintain clear and consistent release notes and update descriptions. * Utilize enhanced filtering and user interface improvements to better manage requests and deployment activities. ## Why This Matters Upgrading to the Australia release of App Engine Management Center enhances deployment automation, improves app lifecycle governance, and offers new tools to increase transparency and efficiency. These improvements reduce manual effort, mitigate deployment risks, and provide clear insights into app development and usage, which are critical for effective IT and application management in ServiceNow environments. Consolidated page of all release notes for App Engine Management Center from Zurich to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family App Engine Management Center release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Zurich 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 App Engine Management Center to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-appenginemanagementcenter-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 App Engine Management Center. {#dfrn3-appenginemanagementcenter-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | [ReleaseOps integration](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=exploring-aemc&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Starting with version 28.2.1 of AEMC, you can deploy using ReleaseOps. ReleaseOps enables the deployment of update sets via a pipeline and leverages the automation capabilities of ServiceNow Playbooks. [Migrate App Engine pipelines to ReleaseOps](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=migrating-ae-pipelines-to-releaseops-aemc&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Starting with version 28.2.1 of AEMC, migrate your existing App Engine pipelines to ReleaseOps to take advantage of ReleaseOps features without disrupting your existing pipeline and deployment process. [Use AEMC to manage app delegation, development, and deployment](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=app-engine-management-center&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : AEMC is a centralized tool for IT admins and developers to manage the entire app development life cycle, from idea submission to deployment and monitoring. AEMC enhances efficiency and governance, and provides clear insights into custom app usage and developer productivity. | | Australia | [Platform version of AEMC now available](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=exploring-aemc&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Access core AEMC features from a new platform version of AEMC from the ServiceNow Store. [Configure a standalone environment](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=configure-standalone&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Configure a standalone environment for deployments in the platform version of AEMC. [AEMC guided setup now includes ReleaseOps](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=configuring-aemc&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Streamline credential sharing between instances and automates the deployment process in ReleaseOps within the AEMC guided setup. [Release lifecycle documentation AI agent](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=exploring-release-lifecycle-documentation-agent&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Help improve transparency across your app development environment using the release lifecycle documentation AI agent, to generate update set descriptions and release notes. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing App Engine Management Center features. {#dfrn3-appenginemanagementcenter-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | [Release management tab](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=aemc-user-interface&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Starting with version 28.2.1 of AEMC, you can manage your ReleaseOps deployments in the Release management tab of AEMC. | | Australia | [Filter and search for requests](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=filter-search-aemc&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Filter by key fields, such as status, owner, type, environment, and date, with the option to apply multiple filters simultaneously for the Requests tab. Filtered results update in realtime, and active filters are clearly indicated. Remove individual filters, reset the list to its default state, and save your commonly used filter combinations to reuse later. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some App Engine Management Center features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-appenginemanagementcenter-summary__entry__20} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Australia, some App Engine Management Center features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-appenginemanagementcenter-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate App Engine Management Center. {#dfrn3-appenginemanagementcenter-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | Activation information : Install AEMC by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Starting with version 28.2.1 of AEMC, you can use ReleaseOps pipelines or migrate your existing App Engine pipelines to ReleaseOps. To use ReleaseOps, you must install ReleaseOps by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. 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=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). Important: App Engine Management Center is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Australia | Activation information : Install App Engine Management Center by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) 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=australia&ft:locale=en-US). Important: App Engine Management Center 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 App Engine Management Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-appenginemanagementcenter-summary__entry__38} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for App Engine Management Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-appenginemanagementcenter-summary__entry__44} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for App Engine Management Center, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-appenginemanagementcenter-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for App Engine Management Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-appenginemanagementcenter-summary__entry__56} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for App Engine Management Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-appenginemanagementcenter-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | * Manage deployments using the new ReleaseOps integration in AEMC. ReleaseOps enables the deployment of update sets via a pipeline and leverages the automation capabilities of ServiceNow Playbooks for deployments that are less manual and error-prone. * Migrate your existing App Engine pipelines to ReleaseOps. * Oversee application development, deployment, and insights using AEMC. See [App Engine Management Center](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=app-engine-management-center&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | [Australia Patch 3](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=australia-patch-3&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) * Access core AEMC features on a new platform version of AEMC from the ServiceNow Store. * Set up a standalone environment for deployments on the platform version of AEMC. * AEMC guided setup now includes ReleaseOps. * AEMC now displays role-based banners. [Australia Patch 2](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=australia-patch-2&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) * Use the release lifecycle documentation AI agent to regenerate release notes. * Use the improved filter feature to sort requests based on specific criteria. See [App Engine Management Center](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=app-engine-management-center&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]