--- 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 Skills Management release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Yokohama # Combined Skills Management 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) 2 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 Skills Management Release Notes for Upgrades from Xanadu to Yokohama This consolidated guide provides essential information for ServiceNow customers preparing to upgrade Skills Management from the Xanadu to the Yokohama release. It highlights key features introduced, important upgrade tasks, and activation details to ensure a smooth transition and continued efficient use of Skills Management within your organization. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features Introduced * **Next Experience User Interface for Skills Dashboard (Xanadu):** The Skills dashboard is automatically migrated to the Next Experience UI during the Xanadu upgrade, enabling easier access and improved usability for analyzing skills trends and gaps. * **Multi-lingual Capabilities (Xanadu):** Skill names and descriptions can now be translated using specific fields that support translated text data types in the *cmnskill* table, allowing organizations to manage skills information in multiple languages effectively. * **Yokohama Release:** No new features were introduced for Skills Management in Yokohama. ## Upgrade and Activation Considerations * Before upgrading to Yokohama, review and complete any necessary pre- and post-upgrade tasks to ensure compatibility and performance. * Skills Management requires activation of the *Skills Management (com.snc.skillsmanagement)* plugin to function properly. * There are no changes, removals, or deprecations in Skills Management features between Xanadu and Yokohama, minimizing disruption during the upgrade. * No additional browser, localization, accessibility, or other special requirements have been introduced or changed in either release. ## What You Can Expect * Seamless access to the enhanced Skills dashboard via the Next Experience UI for better insight into organizational skill gaps. * Improved global usability through multi-lingual skill management capabilities. * A straightforward upgrade path with no feature removals or deprecations impacting Skills Management functionality. * Consistent activation and configuration process across releases. Consolidated page of all release notes for Skills Management from Xanadu to Yokohama. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Skills Management 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 Skills Management to Yokohama Before you upgrade to Yokohama, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-skillsmanagement-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | The skills dashboard is automatically migrated to the [Next Experience UI](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=next-experience-landing-page&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) in the Xanadu release. When you upgrade, you can automatically access the Skills dashboard in the [Next Experience UI](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=next-experience-landing-page&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US). | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Yokohama, new features were introduced for Skills Management. {#dfrn3-skillsmanagement-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | [Using the Skills Management dashboard in the Next Experience user interface](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=using-skills-management&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Analyze the trends to assess the skill gaps in your organization by using the Next Experience user interface. [Multi-lingual capabilities in Skills Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=translating-skills-skills-management&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Translate the skill names and the descriptions by using the following fields that support the translated text data type in the Skill \[cmn_skill\] table: * Display Skill Name: Auto-populates the corresponding value in the Name field. * Description | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Yokohama, some changes were made to existing Skills Management features. {#dfrn3-skillsmanagement-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Yokohama, some Skills Management features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-skillsmanagement-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 Skills Management features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-skillsmanagement-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 Skills Management. {#dfrn3-skillsmanagement-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | Skills Management is available with the activation of the Skills Management (com.snc.skills_management) plugin. For details, see [Activating Skills Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=skills-management&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US). | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Skills Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-skillsmanagement-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 Skills Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-skillsmanagement-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 Skills Management, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-skillsmanagement-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 Skills Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-skillsmanagement-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 Skills Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-skillsmanagement-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | * Analyze the skills dashboard by using the intuitive [Next Experience UI](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=next-experience-landing-page&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US). * Use multi-lingual capabilities in Skills Management so that you can translate the skill names and their descriptions in your preferred language. See [Skills Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=skills-management&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ]