--- sourceDocument: zurich Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/zurich/delta-xanadu-zurich Release : - zurich ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - zurich Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3zx bundleId : - delta3zx --- # Combined ServiceNow Otto for Vault release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich # Combined ServiceNow Otto for Vault release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Zurich 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 Vault Release Notes for Upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich This consolidated guide assists ServiceNow customers in preparing for an upgrade of the ServiceNow Otto for Vault application from the Xanadu release family through to Zurich. It summarizes new features, changes, activation instructions, and relevant upgrade considerations across these releases in one comprehensive page. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Generate Custom Data Pattern with Now Assist for Vault:** Introduced in the Zurich release, this skill uses the Now LLM Service as the default provider to generate custom data patterns from text descriptions, streamlining data management workflows. Customers can switch to alternate providers if needed. * **Role Access Checks for Encrypted Columns:** The application now monitors encryption access posture by checking role access for encrypted columns, enhancing security oversight. * **Scheduled Data Discovery Jobs:** Automates detection of sensitive data by scheduling data discovery jobs, improving data governance and compliance efforts. * **Skill Enablement:** These capabilities can be activated via the AI Admin Hub console, specifically by enabling "Generate custom data pattern," "Check role access for encrypted column," and "Schedule Data Discovery job" skills. ## Upgrade and Activation Information * There are no feature removals, deprecations, or significant changes between Xanadu and Zurich releases regarding Otto for Vault. * Before upgrading to Zurich, customers should review and complete any pre- and post-upgrade tasks as recommended. * ServiceNow Otto for Vault is available for installation through the ServiceNow Store. Customers can request the application and view version history and cumulative release notes in the store. * No additional browser, localization, accessibility requirements, or special considerations were introduced or changed between these releases. ## Key Outcomes * Upgrading to Zurich enhances data pattern generation efficiency using advanced AI services, improving automation and accuracy in sensitive data management. * Improved monitoring of encryption access roles increases security assurance for encrypted data within the ServiceNow instance. * Scheduled data discovery jobs support ongoing compliance by automating sensitive data detection tasks. * The upgrade process is straightforward with no deprecated or removed features, minimizing disruption during transition. Consolidated page of all release notes for ServiceNow Otto for Vault from Xanadu to Zurich. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family ServiceNow Otto for Vault release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Xanadu to Zurich. 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 Vault to Zurich Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Zurich, new features were introduced for ServiceNow Otto for Vault. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Generate a custom data pattern by using Now Assist for Vault](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=generate-custom-data-pattern-now-assist-vault&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The generate custom data pattern skill now uses the Now LLM Service as the default provider. You can switch to another provider as needed. [Using Now Assist for Vault](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=using-now-assist-vault&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The ServiceNow Otto for Vault application generates custom data patterns from text descriptions to streamline your workload, checks role access for an encrypted column to monitor your instance's encryption access posture, and schedules data discovery jobs to detect sensitive data. Enable these skills in AI Admin Hub console: * Generate custom data pattern * Check role access for encrypted column * Schedule Data Discovery job | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing ServiceNow Otto for Vault features. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-summary__entry__18} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Zurich, some ServiceNow Otto for Vault features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Zurich, some ServiceNow Otto for Vault features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-summary__entry__34} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate ServiceNow Otto for Vault. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Activation information : Install ServiceNow Otto for Vault by requesting it 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: ServiceNow Otto for Vault is 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 ServiceNow Otto for Vault we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for ServiceNow Otto for Vault we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-summary__entry__58} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for ServiceNow Otto for Vault, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-summary__entry__66} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for ServiceNow Otto for Vault we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-summary__entry__74} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for ServiceNow Otto for Vault we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Zurich Patch 4](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zurich-patch-4&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) The generate custom data pattern skill now uses the Now LLM Service as the default provider. You can switch to another provider as needed. [Zurich release notesPreliminary release notes for Zurich Release Testing Preview (RTP)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=family-release-notes&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) The ServiceNow Otto for Vault application generates custom data patterns from text descriptions to streamline your workload, checks role access for an encrypted column to monitor your instance's encryption access posture, and schedules data discovery jobs to detect sensitive data. See [Now Assist for Vault](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-vault-landing&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]