--- 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 October 8, 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 release note provides ServiceNow customers with essential information on upgrading App Engine Management Center (AEMC) from the Zurich release family to Australia. It covers new features, changes, activation instructions, and important upgrade considerations to help you smoothly transition and leverage the latest capabilities of AEMC. Show full answer Show less ## New Features * **ReleaseOps Integration (Zurich 28.2.1 and later):** Enables deployment of update sets using ReleaseOps pipelines, which automate deployment processes through ServiceNow Playbooks. You can migrate existing App Engine pipelines to ReleaseOps without disrupting current workflows. * **Centralized App Lifecycle Management:** AEMC serves as a centralized tool for IT admins and developers to manage app development from idea submission through deployment and monitoring, improving efficiency, governance, and visibility into app usage and developer productivity. * **Platform Version of AEMC (Australia):** Core features are now accessible via a new platform version available from the ServiceNow Store. This includes the ability to configure standalone deployment environments. * **Enhanced Guided Setup:** The guided setup in AEMC now includes ReleaseOps integration to streamline credential sharing and automate deployments. * **Release Lifecycle Documentation AI Agent:** Introduced in Australia Patch 2, this AI agent assists in generating update set descriptions and release notes to improve transparency in app development documentation. ## Changes * **Release Management Tab (Zurich 28.2.1):** Manage ReleaseOps deployments directly within the AEMC interface. * **Advanced Filtering (Australia):** The Requests tab now supports real-time filtering and searching by multiple fields such as status, owner, type, environment, and date. Filters can be saved for reuse, enhancing request management efficiency. * **Role-Based Banners:** Introduced in Australia Patch 3 to provide contextual information based on user roles. ## Activation and Installation To activate or upgrade AEMC, request the app from the ServiceNow Store. For using ReleaseOps features, the ReleaseOps app must also be installed from the store. Installation instructions and cumulative release notes are available within the ServiceNow Store resources. ## Additional Notes * No features or functionality were removed or deprecated between Zurich and Australia. * There are no new or changed browser requirements, accessibility considerations, localization notes, or additional system requirements for this upgrade. ## Key Outcomes for ServiceNow Customers * Streamlined and automated app deployment processes via ReleaseOps integration reduce manual errors and improve release efficiency. * Centralized app lifecycle management provides enhanced governance and visibility into app development and usage. * Access to a new platform version of AEMC expands deployment flexibility, including standalone environment configuration. * Improved request filtering and AI-driven documentation tools simplify management and increase transparency. * Smooth upgrade path with no deprecated features and clear activation steps ensures minimal disruption. 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. | [ ]