--- sourceDocument: yokohama Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/yokohama/delta-xanadu-yokohama Release : - yokohama ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - yokohama Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3yx bundleId : - delta3yx --- # Combined Now Assist in Platform Analytics release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Yokohama # Combined Now Assist in Platform Analytics release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Yokohama {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Yokohama Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 7 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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics Release Notes for Upgrades from Xanadu to Yokohama This consolidated release note provides ServiceNow customers with detailed information on the Now Assist in Platform Analytics updates and changes from the Xanadu release family to the Yokohama release family. It is designed to assist with upgrade preparation by summarizing new features, changes, activation details, and important upgrade tasks specific to Now Assist in Platform Analytics. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **AI Data Explorer (Yokohama, January 2026):** Enables users to ask natural language questions, receive AI-generated insights, and collaborate in editable explorations. Features include deeper analysis options, sharing and duplicating explorations, summarizing data, and integrating data visualizations into dashboards. * **Query Generation Enhancements:** Supports multiple tables, Workflow Data Fabric tables, and database views, allowing broader data analysis and visualization capabilities. It translates natural language queries into actionable insights and supports FX currency data types for financial operations analysis. * **Segments Improvements:** Enhanced segment management with manual creation, synchronization jobs to reduce noise, domain separation support, and improved context for semantic layer accuracy. * **Now Assist Usage Measurement Updates:** Transitioned from a 365-day look-back to a 365-day burn-down model resetting at the contract anniversary, starting with Yokohama Patch 5. * **Default Activation of Skills:** New customers automatically have certain Now Assist skills enabled upon installation; existing customers upgrading from Yokohama Patch 11 have previously unconfigured skills automatically enabled. * **Access Control for AI Agents and Workflows:** ACL configuration is available in AI Agent Studio to control discovery and triggering of AI agents and agentic workflows, with options for dynamic or AI user behavior and availability scopes. * **Query Generation Process Visibility:** Users can monitor each state of query processing for better transparency and troubleshooting. * **Monitoring and Configuration:** Capability to add tables to the semantic data layer, monitor Query Generation backend health, and choose data sources accessible to generative AI queries. ## Changes * AI Data Explorer now suggests recommended actions based on generated insights. * Query Generation supports FXCurrency data type enabling exploration of financial operations data. * Segment management enhanced with synchronization jobs and domain separation support to maintain data accuracy and relevance. * Now Assist skills are increasingly enabled by default, with clear controls to manage activation states. ## Activation and Installation Now Assist for Platform Analytics applications are available through the ServiceNow Store. AI Data Explorer is a separate app, while Query Generation, Analytics Generation, and related skills are installed with the Generative AI Controller plugin, which is a dependency for all Now Assist applications. After installation, customers must activate relevant skills following provided configuration guidance. ## Upgrade Considerations * Review and complete pre- and post-upgrade tasks as outlined before upgrading to Yokohama. * Note that there are no removals or deprecations from Xanadu to Yokohama for Now Assist in Platform Analytics. * No new browser, localization, or accessibility requirements were introduced for this upgrade. * Starting from Yokohama Patch 11, some roles require additional configuration to manage AI agents and agentic workflows securely. ## Benefits for ServiceNow Customers * Faster, more collaborative data analysis through AI Data Explorer's natural language and visualization tools. * Improved data insight accuracy and context via enhanced segments and multi-table query support. * Streamlined user experience with automated skill activation and centralized management of AI agents and workflows. * Greater visibility and control over AI-driven analytics processes and usage metrics. Consolidated page of all release notes for Now Assist in Platform Analytics from Xanadu to Yokohama. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Now Assist in Platform Analytics release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Xanadu to Yokohama. 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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics to Yokohama Before you upgrade to Yokohama, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Yokohama, new features were introduced for Now Assist in Platform Analytics. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | [Gather insights, plan, and collaborate in the AI Data Explorer](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-explorer&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) (January 2026) : Ask quick questions, receive tailored recommendations, and collaborate with AI and your colleagues to build long-term analysis. Enable teams to discuss and act on findings instantly. Centralize insights and narratives for better decision making. Guide users with contextual insights and suggestions. Main features include: * [Optional deeper level of analysis](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=hidden-insights&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) * [Add a data visualization from an exploration to a dashboard](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=add-data-viz-from-expl-to-dboard&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) * [Share explorations with tagged users](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=share-now-assist-explorer&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) * [Duplicate an exploration](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=nowass-expl-duplicate-exploration&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) * [Duplicate an answer in an exploration](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=nowass-expl-dup-del-question-resp&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) * [Summarize an exploration](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=summarize-exploration&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) AI Data Explorer leverages Query Generation to translate natural language questions into actionable insights. Query Generation enables users of AI Data Explorer to analyze their data and access a broader range of data sets. Key capabilities include: * [Ability to add tables to the semantic data layer](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=add-table-semantic-layer&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) * [Multi-table source support](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ask-expl-questions&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) * [Workflow Data Fabric table support](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-integrations-applications&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) * [Database view support](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=add-table-semantic-layer&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Yokohama, some changes were made to existing Now Assist in Platform Analytics features. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | [View recommended actions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=expl-view-recommended-actions&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : AI Data Explorer can suggest actions based on the insights that it generates in an exploration. [Ask questions about FX currency data](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=qg-supported-query-operations&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Query Generation now supports the FXCurrency (Currency 2) data type. This means that you can use AI Data Explorer to explore financial operations data, including those within Source-to-Pay Operations. [Benefit from improvements to segments](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=querygen-segments&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Segments are reusable definitions in Query Generation that provide non-obvious context to assist the semantic layer or LLM to select the correct dimension and values. Users can create manual segments via a new form. A scheduled job synchronizes manual and autogenerated segments. This job also cleans up segments to help surface the correct segments and reduce noise. Domain separation is also now supported, with a Domain field on the Segments table. Segments based on reports and filters inherit the source domain. Manual segments have domains that are passed up to the Segments table on synchronization. Segments are not supported for indicator sources or modules on domain-separated instances. [Changes to Now Assist usage measurement](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=monitoring-now-assist-usage&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Starting with Yokohama Patch 5, Now Assist 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: Now Assist Usage - Overview \& New Measurement Logic](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB2704710). [Some Now Assist skills are turned on by default](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-skills-on-by-default&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : The new default behavior works as follows: * New customers: When you install a Now Assist product, designated skills are turned on automatically. * Existing customers who are upgrading (starting with Yokohama Patch 11): Any previously unconfigured skill is turned on automatically (the skill was never configured and turned on, then turned off again). Previously configured skills that were turned on, then off, remain inactive. [Configure ACLs for AI agents and agentic workflows](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=aia-security-implementation&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Configure the access control lists for who can discover and trigger AI agents and agentic workflows in their guided setups in AI Agent Studio. You can determine whether an AI agent or agentic workflow behaves as a dynamic user or as an AI user. You can also specify if an AI agent or agentic workflow can be available to all authenticated users or publicly available. [Query Generation skills are active by default](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=enable-query-generation&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : If the Generative AI Controller plugin is activated, the skills for Query Generation are activated by default. [Greater visibility into the Query Generation process](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ask-expl-questions&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : When you call Query Generation from AI Data Explorer or another application, you see each state that the query and response goes through before completing. [Multi-table source support](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ask-expl-questions&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Query Generation supports related table conditions and dot-walking in queries. [Get insights and visualizations for Workflow Data Fabric tables](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-integrations-applications&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Ask AI Data Explorer information about Workflow Data Fabric data and get insightful responses. You must first add the Workflow Data Fabric tables to the Query Generation Semantic Table Configuration table. [Use database views in queries](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=add-table-semantic-layer&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Generate visualizations or ask AI Data Explorer about data kept in database views, like SLA data. You have to add the database views to the Semantic Table Configuration table. [Add tables to the semantic data layer](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=add-table-semantic-layer&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Choose which tables your users can query with generative AI for data analysis. [Monitor the health of the Query Generation back end](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=querygen-health-page&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : View the state of Now Assist for Platform Analytics LLM, plugins, system properties, components, and dependent products. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Yokohama, some Now Assist in Platform Analytics features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__20} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Yokohama, some Now Assist in Platform Analytics features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Now Assist in Platform Analytics. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | Activation information : AI Data Explorer is available from the ServiceNow Store. Query Generation, Analytics Generation, and the dashboard and data visualization export skill are installed with Generative AI Controller, which is included as a dependency of all Now Assist applications. 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=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). After installation, activate the relevant skills. For more information, see the relevant Configure topics under [Now Assist in Platform Analytics](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-in-platform-analytics&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). Important: Now Assist for Platform Analytics applications 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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__38} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Now Assist in Platform Analytics we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__44} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Now Assist in Platform Analytics, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Now Assist in Platform Analytics we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__56} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Now Assist in Platform Analytics we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | [Yokohama Patch 11](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=yokohama-patch-11&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) * Review changes to Now Assist usage measurement. * Some Now Assist skills, agents, and agentic workflows are on by default. * Additional role configuration is required for agentic workflows and AI agents included with Now Assist applications. * Create "explorations"---editable documents where you analyze data with the help of AI. Refine responses, add your own input, and collaborate with others to make data-informed decisions faster. Previous Patch releases * Generate and export Platform Analytics artifacts from conversational interactions in the Now Assist panel. * Benefit from a single, smooth experience in asking questions across all Now Assist for Platform Analytics skills, as well as other applications that incorporate Platform Analytics and AI, through a shared backend. See [Now Assist in Platform Analytics](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-in-platform-analytics&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]