--- 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 ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM) release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia # Combined ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM) 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) 3 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 Zurich to Australia This consolidated release notes document provides ServiceNow customers with detailed information on upgrades for ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM) from the Zurich release family to Australia. It summarizes new features, changes, removals, deprecations, activation steps, and other important upgrade considerations to help customers prepare for and successfully implement the Australia release. Show full answer Show less ## New Features * **Store Inquiry AI Agent (Zurich Patch 4):** Introduced an intelligent assistant designed to support retail store agents in managing and resolving cases more efficiently. Key capabilities include: * Updating case details, such as resolution info and work notes * Fetching similar past cases based on descriptions * Retrieving metadata to create selectable source links * Getting current case details like short description Note: No new features were added in the Australia release. ## Changes * **Now Assist AI Usage Measurement (Zurich to Australia Early Access):** Transitioned from a 365-day look-back usage model to a 365-day burn-down model resetting at the contract anniversary date. This change affects how AI usage is tracked and reported. Note: There were no additional changes introduced in the Australia release. ## Removed and Deprecated Features There were no features or functionalities removed or deprecated between Zurich and Australia releases. ## Activation Information To activate ServiceNow Otto for RSM, customers must enable the `com.sn.now.platform` plugin. This plugin is available in the ServiceNow Store, making activation straightforward for customers using the platform. ## Additional Considerations * No updates were made regarding additional system requirements, browser compatibility, accessibility compliance, or localization between Zurich and Australia releases. ## Practical Benefits for ServiceNow Customers * Improved case management efficiency through the Store Inquiry AI Agent, enabling retail support agents to deliver faster, more accurate case resolutions. * Clearer AI usage tracking with the updated Now Assist measurement model, allowing for better contract and usage management. * Simplified activation process through a single plugin available in the ServiceNow Store. * Stable platform experience with no removals or deprecations impacting existing workflows during upgrade. Consolidated page of all release notes for ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM) from Zurich 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 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 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 | |-|-| | 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__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__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 ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM) features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforretailservicemanagementrsm-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 ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM). {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforretailservicemanagementrsm-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__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 ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforretailservicemanagementrsm-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 ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM), such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforretailservicemanagementrsm-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 ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforretailservicemanagementrsm-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 ServiceNow Otto for Retail Service Management (RSM) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforretailservicemanagementrsm-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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. | [ ]