--- 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 Skills Management release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich # Combined Skills Management 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 Skills Management release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich This consolidated release notes document assists ServiceNow customers in preparing for upgrades of Skills Management from the Xanadu release family through to Zurich. It summarizes new features, changes, and other important information to ensure a smooth transition and optimal use of Skills Management capabilities across these releases. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Skills Dashboard in Next Experience UI:** Starting with the Xanadu release, the Skills Management dashboard is automatically migrated to and accessible via the intuitive Next Experience user interface, enabling easier analysis of skill trends and gaps within your organization. * **Multi-lingual Capabilities:** Skills Management supports translation of skill names and descriptions using fields with the translated text data type on the Skill \[cmnskill\] table. This allows you to present skill information in multiple languages, improving accessibility for global teams. ## Upgrade and Activation Considerations Before upgrading to Zurich, review and complete any necessary pre- and post-upgrade tasks pertinent to Skills Management. Activation of Skills Management requires enabling the **Skills Management (com.snc.skillsmanagement)** plugin, as introduced in the Xanadu release. ## Changes, Removals, and Deprecations No changes, feature removals, or deprecations have been introduced to Skills Management between Xanadu and Zurich releases, indicating a stable feature set across these versions. ## Additional Notes * There are no updates regarding additional requirements, browser compatibility, accessibility, or localization for Skills Management from Xanadu through Zurich. * For releases Yokohama and Zurich, no new updates or features were introduced beyond those present in Xanadu. ## What to Expect Upgrading to Zurich ensures continued access to Skills Management features with enhanced usability via the Next Experience UI and multi-lingual support. The stability of features across releases means minimal disruption and consistent functionality. Customers can focus on leveraging skill data to assess and manage organizational competencies effectively. Consolidated page of all release notes for Skills Management from Xanadu to Zurich. ## 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 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 Skills Management to Zurich Before you upgrade to Zurich, 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. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Zurich, new features were introduced for Skills Management. {#dfrn3-skillsmanagement-summary__entry__10} | 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. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing Skills Management features. {#dfrn3-skillsmanagement-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 Skills Management features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-skillsmanagement-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 Skills Management features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-skillsmanagement-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 Skills Management. {#dfrn3-skillsmanagement-summary__entry__42} | 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. | | Zurich | 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__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 Skills Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-skillsmanagement-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 Skills Management, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-skillsmanagement-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 Skills Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-skillsmanagement-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 Skills Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-skillsmanagement-summary__entry__82} | 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. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ]