--- 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 Recommended Actions for Operational Technology Service Management (OTSM) release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia # Combined Recommended Actions for Operational Technology Service Management (OTSM) 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) 6 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 Recommended Actions for Operational Technology Service Management (OTSM) Release Notes for Upgrades from Zurich to Australia This consolidated guide assists ServiceNow customers in preparing for upgrades of the Recommended Actions for Operational Technology Service Management (OTSM) application from the Zurich release to the Australia release. It summarizes new features, changes, deprecations, activation procedures, and other important upgrade considerations for these releases. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Now LLM Service Deprecation:** Starting with recent releases, the Now LLM Service is no longer the default model provider for new or inactive AI assets. Instead, a third-party large language model (LLM) is selected by default, though existing configurations using the Now LLM remain unchanged and manually selectable. Newer models such as Gemma 4 are introduced to maintain state-of-the-art AI capabilities hosted securely by ServiceNow. * **Contextualize External Documents:** This feature enables users to link and explain the relevance of external documents directly within the Industrial Workspace's Recommendations panel for specific OT incidents, facilitating faster incident resolution. * **Recommended Actions Panel:** A dedicated Recommended Actions button was added in the Industrial Workspace to provide actionable insights tailored to operational technology incidents. * **Coral Theme:** The Coral theme, now the default for new portals and UI experiences with Next Experience or Core UI, offers a refreshed, brand-neutral interface with an optional dark mode to enhance usability and reduce eye strain. * **ServiceNow Otto Conversational AI:** The AI platform integrated into ServiceNow workflows continues to evolve, offering agentic capabilities, multimodal interactions, and autonomous orchestration across channels to support OT incident management. ## Upgrade and Activation Guidance * **Pre- and Post-Upgrade Tasks:** Customers should review and complete necessary upgrade tasks outlined for transitioning from Zurich to Australia to ensure smooth operation. * **Application Installation:** Both Recommended Actions for OTSM and AI Enhanced Recommended Actions for OTSM are available via the ServiceNow Store. Customers must request and install these apps from the store to activate relevant features. * **Browser and Accessibility:** No new browser requirements or significant accessibility changes were introduced beyond the addition of the dark theme option to enhance readability and usability. ## Key Outcomes * After upgrading, users will experience enhanced AI-driven recommendations and contextual insights for OT incidents, improving incident resolution efficiency. * The shift away from the Now LLM Service as the default AI model provider reflects ServiceNow's commitment to leveraging advanced, secure, and sovereign AI models. * The refreshed UI with the Coral theme and dark mode options improves user experience across portals and mobile interfaces. * Continued evolution of the ServiceNow Otto conversational AI platform ensures robust, multimodal support for OT service workflows. Consolidated page of all release notes for Recommended Actions for Operational Technology Service Management (OTSM) from Zurich to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Recommended Actions for Operational Technology Service Management (OTSM) 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 Recommended Actions for Operational Technology Service Management (OTSM) to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-recommendedactionsforoperationaltechnologyservicemanagementotsm-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 Recommended Actions for Operational Technology Service Management (OTSM). {#dfrn3-recommendedactionsforoperationaltechnologyservicemanagementotsm-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | [Now LLM service deprecation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=exploring-large-language-models&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The Now LLM Service is no longer the default model provider for new or inactive AI assets. A third-party LLM is now selected by default, while existing configurations using the Now LLM Service continue unchanged. The Now LLM Service is still available for manual selection. [Contextualize an external document](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=use-ai-enhanced-ra-otsm&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Contextualize an external document to get an explanation of why the document is relevant to the selected OT incident. [Apply Recommended Actions to your Operational Technology incidents](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=use-recommended-actions-ot-incidents&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Use Recommended Actions to see relevant actions that can help resolve your OT incidents. | | Australia | [Now LLM Service](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=exploring-large-language-models&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) deprecation : Starting with the September 2026 release, Gemma 4 joins our growing portfolio of open-weight models available through Now LLM Service. We're committed to bringing you the latest industry advancements while maintaining sovereignty-focused options, all hosted and governed by ServiceNow with the infrastructure and data protections you rely on today. Older models will remain available for existing published AI skills, agents, and agentic workflows, but will no longer be available for new development or configuration. For details, see the [KB3066214: ServiceNow Otto Model Upgrades](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB3066214) article in the Now Support Knowledge Base. [Now LLM service deprecation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=exploring-large-language-models&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : The Now LLM Service is no longer the default model provider for new or inactive AI assets. A third-party LLM is now selected by default, while existing configurations using the Now LLM Service continue unchanged. The Now LLM Service is still available for manual selection. [Contextualize an external document](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=use-ai-enhanced-ra-otsm&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Contextualize an external document to get an explanation of why the document is relevant to the selected OT incident. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Recommended Actions for Operational Technology Service Management (OTSM) features. {#dfrn3-recommendedactionsforoperationaltechnologyservicemanagementotsm-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | [Contextualize UI action](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=use-ai-enhanced-ra-otsm&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The Contextualize UI action was added to the Recommendations panel in the Industrial Workspace for external documents related to the selected OT incident. 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. [Recommended actions button](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=use-recommended-actions-ot-incidents&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The Recommended actions button was added to the Industrial Workspace to access the Recommended Actions panel for an OT incident. | | Australia | [Contextualize UI action](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=use-ai-enhanced-ra-otsm&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : The Contextualize UI action was added to the Recommendations panel in the Industrial Workspace for external documents related to the selected OT incident. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Recommended Actions for Operational Technology Service Management (OTSM) features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-recommendedactionsforoperationaltechnologyservicemanagementotsm-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 Recommended Actions for Operational Technology Service Management (OTSM) features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-recommendedactionsforoperationaltechnologyservicemanagementotsm-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 Recommended Actions for Operational Technology Service Management (OTSM). {#dfrn3-recommendedactionsforoperationaltechnologyservicemanagementotsm-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | Activation information : Install Recommended Actions for OTSM and AI Enhanced Recommended Actions for OTSM by requesting them 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: Recommended Actions for OTSM and AI Enhanced Recommended Actions for OTSM are available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Australia | Activation information : Install Recommended Actions for OTSM and AI Enhanced Recommended Actions for OTSM by requesting them 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: Recommended Actions for OTSM and AI Enhanced Recommended Actions for OTSM are 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 Recommended Actions for Operational Technology Service Management (OTSM) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-recommendedactionsforoperationaltechnologyservicemanagementotsm-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 Recommended Actions for Operational Technology Service Management (OTSM) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-recommendedactionsforoperationaltechnologyservicemanagementotsm-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 Recommended Actions for Operational Technology Service Management (OTSM), such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-recommendedactionsforoperationaltechnologyservicemanagementotsm-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | Accessibility information : **[Zurich Patch 1](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zurich-patch-1&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US)** Dark theme : The new Coral theme includes a dark theme option for web and mobile experiences. This option is commonly used to alleviate eye strain and improve readability. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Recommended Actions for Operational Technology Service Management (OTSM) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-recommendedactionsforoperationaltechnologyservicemanagementotsm-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 Recommended Actions for Operational Technology Service Management (OTSM) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-recommendedactionsforoperationaltechnologyservicemanagementotsm-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | ServiceNow Otto introduced AI on the platform. As that experience has evolved, there's a new name for the experience. ServiceNow Otto® is the conversational AI platform integrated into ServiceNow workflows. It provides agentic capabilities, supports multimodal interactions across web, mobile, and messaging channels, and enables autonomous orchestration for cross-system workflows. [Zurich Patch 11](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zurich-patch-11&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * The Now LLM Service is no longer the default model provider for new or inactive AI assets. [Zurich Patch 7](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zurich-patch-7&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * Use the AI Enhanced Recommended Actions for OTSM feature to access external sources related to an OT incident and review why the document is relevant to the incident. Zurich Early Availability * Display relevant actions to users based on the context of an OT incident record. See [Recommended Actions for OTSM](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=recommended-actions-for-otsm&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) and [AI Enhanced Recommended Actions for OTSM](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ai-enhanced-ra-otsm-landing&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | ServiceNow Otto introduced AI on the platform. As that experience has evolved, there's a new name for the experience. ServiceNow Otto® is the conversational AI platform integrated into ServiceNow workflows. It provides agentic capabilities, supports multimodal interactions across web, mobile, and messaging channels, and enables autonomous orchestration for cross-system workflows. [Australia Patch 6](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=australia-patch-6&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) * The Now LLM Service is being prepared for future deprecation. [Australia Patch 4](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=australia-patch-4&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) * The Now LLM Service is no longer the default model provider for new or inactive AI assets. Australia Early Availability * Use the AI Enhanced Recommended Actions for OTSM feature to access external sources related to an OT incident and review why the document is relevant to the incident. See [Recommended Actions for OTSM](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=recommended-actions-for-otsm&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) and [AI Enhanced Recommended Actions for OTSM](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ai-enhanced-ra-otsm-landing&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]