ServiceNow Otto for Enterprise Architecture (EA)

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated July 31, 2025
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    Summary of ServiceNow Otto for Enterprise Architecture (EA)

    ServiceNow Otto for Enterprise Architecture (EA) is an AI-powered application designed to enhance enterprise architecture management by summarizing Architectural Decision Records (ADR) and providing insights into business applications within the Enterprise Architecture Workspace. It leverages generative AI capabilities to help customers efficiently analyze, generate, and compare architectural content and diagrams, and perform natural language queries on their enterprise architecture portfolio.

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    Key Features

    • Generative AI Skills: Enables summarization and refinement of content related to enterprise architecture.
    • Diagram Generation and Comparison: Facilitates the creation and comparison of architectural diagrams to support decision-making.
    • Natural Language Queries: Allows users to query their enterprise architecture portfolio using natural language for easier access to insights.
    • Integration with Enterprise Architecture Workspace: Provides a centralized environment for managing and analyzing architectural data.
    • AI Agent Use Cases: Supports configuring and using AI agents tailored for enterprise architecture tasks.

    Important Considerations

    • Availability: Some AI models and features may be restricted based on customer location, regulatory requirements, or deployment environment (e.g., FedRAMP, NSC DOD IL5, Australia IRAP-Protected data centers).
    • AI Limitations: AI-generated outputs may not always be accurate or complete. Customers must validate AI results with human oversight, especially in sensitive or high-impact areas such as healthcare, finance, or security.
    • Data Processing and Collection: Data is transferred to centralized ServiceNow environments and potentially third-party cloud providers, handled under ServiceNow’s compliance policies. Inputs and outputs are used to improve AI models, with an option for customers to opt out of data collection.
    • Compliance: Users must adhere to ServiceNow’s AI Acceptable Use Policy to ensure responsible use of AI capabilities.

    Getting Started and Support

    • Configure Now Assist for Enterprise Architecture (EA) to activate AI features.
    • Access reference materials for tables, roles, and properties installed with the application to aid configuration and use.
    • Utilize the Known Error Portal and Customer Service for troubleshooting and support.

    ServiceNow Otto for Enterprise Architecture (EA) empowers organizations to leverage AI for enhanced architectural insights, enabling more informed decision-making and streamlined management of enterprise architecture portfolios.

    Use the ServiceNow® ServiceNow Otto for Enterprise Architecture (EA) application to summarize Architectural Decision Records (ADR) and help gather insights into business applications in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.

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    Important:
    • Not all model providers are available for customers with in-country SKUs, and some AI products/features are currently unavailable for in-country customers. For more information, see the KB1584492 article in the Now Support Knowledge Base. Be sure to check for model provider availability updates in future releases.
    • Some AI products/features are currently unavailable for customers in the FedRAMP, NSC DOD IL5, or Australia IRAP-Protected data centers, self-hosted customers, or in other restricted environments. For more information, see the KB0743854 article in the Now Support Knowledge Base. Be sure to check for availability updates in future releases.
    • Some AI products/features are currently available only for customers in some regions. Be sure to check for availability updates in future releases.
    • Some AI products and skills are not available in Regulated Markets. For more information, see KB2593939: Regulated Markets AI Products/Skills Not Available. Be sure to check for availability updates in future releases.

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