--- 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 Workforce Optimization for ITSM release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich # Combined Workforce Optimization for ITSM 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) 5 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 Workforce Optimization for ITSM Release Notes for Upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich This consolidated release note document assists ServiceNow customers in preparing for upgrades of Workforce Optimization for ITSM from the Xanadu release through Yokohama to Zurich. It highlights new features, changes, important upgrade information, activation steps, and accessibility improvements relevant to these releases. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Admin Console Experience (Xanadu):** Enables setup and configuration of Workforce Optimization for ITSM through a unified admin console. * **Schedule Synchronization with Microsoft Outlook (Xanadu):** Agents can sync their schedules, shifts, and events from the Workforce Optimization Schedule module directly with their Microsoft Outlook calendars for improved coordination. * **Recurring Team Calendar Events (Xanadu):** Allows creation of recurring events in the team calendar to streamline scheduling. * **Enhanced Security Features (Yokohama):** Optional enhanced security can be enabled by installing the ITSM Enhanced Security Features plugin via Now Support, controlling access via specific roles for skill review and work scheduler features. ## Key Changes * **Configurable Workspace Reflow (Xanadu):** Supports zooming up to 400% without content loss, improving usability and accessibility for agents with visual challenges. * **Renaming Published Schedules (Xanadu):** Published schedules can now be renamed, allowing more flexible schedule management. ## Upgrade Considerations * Before upgrading to Yokohama, activate enhanced security by contacting Now Support to install the relevant plugin and assign roles as needed for workforce optimization features. * Activate Workforce Optimization for ITSM by requesting the plugin from the ServiceNow Store for all releases. * No feature removals or deprecations have been reported between Xanadu and Zurich releases. ## Accessibility Improvements The configurable workspace has been improved to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, supporting reflow for better accessibility. Pages automatically adjust to vertical stacking at high zoom levels to aid users with low vision or device constraints. Reflow can be disabled via system properties if required. ## Additional Notes * No updates to browser or localization requirements were introduced from Xanadu to Zurich. * The Zurich release includes no new features, changes, removals, or deprecations related to Workforce Optimization for ITSM. ## Practical Impact for ServiceNow Customers By upgrading Workforce Optimization for ITSM through these releases, customers gain improved calendar integration, enhanced security options, and accessibility enhancements that facilitate better workforce scheduling and management. The streamlined admin console experience and ability to rename schedules post-publication add operational flexibility. Ensuring the activation of plugins and assigning proper roles is essential for leveraging these capabilities effectively during and after upgrade. Consolidated page of all release notes for Workforce Optimization for ITSM from Xanadu to Zurich. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Workforce Optimization for ITSM 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 Workforce Optimization for ITSM to Zurich Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-workforceoptimizationforitsm-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | Upgrade information : [Enhanced security to access Workforce Optimization for ITSM](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=components-installed-workforce-optimization-itsm&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : When you upgrade to the Yokohama release, you have the option to turn on enhanced security for the Workforce Optimization for ITSM application. To get the enhanced security, you must contact Now Support to install the ITSM Enhanced Security Features plugin (com.snc.itsm.enhanced_security). After you install the plugin, you need the roles listed here to access the respective features.{#dfrn3-workforceoptimizationforitsm-summary__entry__8} | Features in Workforce Optimization for ITSM | Role required for each user | |-|-| | Skill review | * Skill review manager (sn_wfo_skillreview.manager) * Skill review user (sn_wfo_skillreview.user) | | Work scheduler | * Work scheduler admin (sn_wfo_work_sched.admin) * Work scheduler manager (sn_wfo_work_sched.manager) | [ ] | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Zurich, new features were introduced for Workforce Optimization for ITSM. {#dfrn3-workforceoptimizationforitsm-summary__entry__16} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | [Admin Console Experience](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=admin-console-wfo-itsm&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Use the admin console to set up and configure the Workforce Optimization for ITSM application. [Synchronize the schedule calendar with Microsoft Outlook](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=synchronize-microsoft-outlook-wfo-itsm&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : When you synchronize the agent's calendar in the Schedule module with Microsoft Outlook, agents can view all your schedule, shifts, and events that display in the agent calendar also in your Microsoft Outlook calendar. [Recurring events in the team calendar](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=add-events-team-calendar-wfo-itsm&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : When you create an event, you can make it a recurring event. | | 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 Workforce Optimization for ITSM features. {#dfrn3-workforceoptimizationforitsm-summary__entry__24} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | [Reflow for configurable workspace](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=auto-reflow&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Workforce Optimization for ITSM configurable workspace supports reflow, which enables pages and content to be zoomed up to 400% through your browser settings without loss of content or functionality. For information about how to upgrade, see the [Accessibility information section](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/9~GO_QTj7xiAnZ5l8r4P2Q#dfrn3-workforceoptimizationforitsm-summary__workforce-optimization-itsm-rn-accessibility) that follows. [Renaming a published schedule](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=publish-schedule-wfo-itsm&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : You can edit the name of a schedule after it is published. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Zurich, some Workforce Optimization for ITSM features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-workforceoptimizationforitsm-summary__entry__32} | 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 Workforce Optimization for ITSM features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-workforceoptimizationforitsm-summary__entry__40} | 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 Workforce Optimization for ITSM. {#dfrn3-workforceoptimizationforitsm-summary__entry__48} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | Activate the Workforce Optimization for ITSM plugin (sn_wfo_cfg_itsm) by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. For details, see [Activate Workforce Optimization for ITSM](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=activate-configurable-workforce-optimization-itsm&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) 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=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US). | | Yokohama | Activation information : Install the Workforce Optimization for ITSM plugin (sn_wfo_cfg_itsm) by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. For details, see [Activate Workforce Optimization for ITSM](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=activate-configurable-workforce-optimization-itsm&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) 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). Important: Workforce Optimization for ITSM is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Workforce Optimization for ITSM we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-workforceoptimizationforitsm-summary__entry__56} | 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 Workforce Optimization for ITSM we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-workforceoptimizationforitsm-summary__entry__64} | 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 Workforce Optimization for ITSM, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-workforceoptimizationforitsm-summary__entry__72} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | Accessibility improvements : Accessibility improvements were completed to create a configurable workspace that supports WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance. Reflow : The Configurable Workspace supports reflow, which enables pages and content to be zoomed up to 400% through your browser settings without loss of content or functionality. Additionally, content can be enlarged without scrolling in two dimensions at a width equivalent to 320 CSS pixels or a height equivalent to 256 CSS pixels. Page layouts are transformed into a vertical, stacked view automatically when users increase browser zoom to 400%. : This enhancement helps users with low vision or who have trouble seeing web content in a browser due to monitor size, device type, poor lighting, or other situations. Reflow can be turned off with a system property for instances, experiences, and pages. See [Reflow for Configurable Workspace](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=auto-reflow&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) for details. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Workforce Optimization for ITSM we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-workforceoptimizationforitsm-summary__entry__80} | 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 Workforce Optimization for ITSM we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-workforceoptimizationforitsm-summary__entry__88} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | * Use the Workforce Optimization for ITSM Admin Console to configure your application. * Synchronize team calendars and events with Microsoft Outlook. * Benefit from accessibility improvements to create a configurable workspace that supports Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA conformance. See [Workforce Optimization for ITSM](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=workforce-optimization-itsm-landing-page&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Yokohama | When you upgrade to the Yokohama release, get the enhanced security features by installing the new plugin. See [Workforce Optimization for ITSM](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=workforce-optimization-itsm-landing-page&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ]