--- sourceDocument: zurich Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/zurich/delta-yokohama-zurich Release : - zurich ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - zurich Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3zy bundleId : - delta3zy --- # Combined Enterprise Architecture (formerly Application Portfolio Management) release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich # Combined Enterprise Architecture (formerly Application Portfolio Management) release notes for upgrades from Yokohama 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 Enterprise Architecture (formerly Application Portfolio Management) release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich This consolidated release notes document provides ServiceNow customers with a comprehensive view of the updates and changes for the Enterprise Architecture product (formerly Application Portfolio Management) across the upgrade path from the Yokohama release to Zurich. It helps customers prepare for the upgrade by summarizing new features, changes, removals, deprecations, and activation information relevant to these releases. Show full answer Show less ## Upgrade Preparation and Important Information * There are no new updates, changes, removals, or deprecations in the Zurich release compared to Yokohama for Enterprise Architecture. * Pre- and post-upgrade tasks must be reviewed and completed as necessary before upgrading to Zurich. * Enterprise Architecture requires activation of the **Enterprise Architecture (com.snc.apm)** plugin and a separate subscription. * The product is available through the ServiceNow Store and activation details are provided in the release notes. * No new additional requirements, browser requirements, accessibility, or localization considerations have been introduced or changed between Yokohama and Zurich. ## Key Features Introduced in Yokohama (Relevant for Customers Upgrading) * **Fiscal Period Filtering:** Allows selection of fiscal periods on Application Rationalization pages to view data specific to the chosen period. * **Technical Debt Scoring:** Use the Technology Reference Model (TRM) technical debt indicator to evaluate business applications' technical debt, aiding in identifying high-risk applications for prioritization of modernization. * **Enterprise Modeling and Visualization:** Generate business process modeling diagrams and model future states of business processes. * **Business Capability Association:** Link business capabilities directly to business applications from the related list. * **Certification Task Monitoring:** View past due certification tasks for business applications within the Application Portfolio tab under Insights. * **Scoring Profiles in Workspace:** Generate scores for indicators and scoring profiles using the Enterprise Architecture Workspace. * **Role-Based Access:** Read-only access to the Enterprise Architecture Workspace is provided to users with the business stakeholder role (`snapm.apmread`). ## Practical Impact for ServiceNow Customers Customers upgrading from Yokohama to Zurich can expect no functional changes or new features impacting Enterprise Architecture in the Zurich release. The key capabilities introduced in Yokohama remain the foundation for application rationalization, business process modeling, technical debt evaluation, and workspace scoring. Activation requires subscription and plugin enablement, with no changes to system requirements or accessibility compliance. This consistency simplifies upgrade planning and ensures continuity in managing enterprise architecture effectively. Consolidated page of all release notes for Enterprise Architecture (formerly Application Portfolio Management) from Yokohama to Zurich. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Enterprise Architecture (formerly Application Portfolio Management) release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Yokohama 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 Enterprise Architecture (formerly Application Portfolio Management) to Zurich Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-enterprisearchitectureformerlyapplicationportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 Enterprise Architecture (formerly Application Portfolio Management). {#dfrn3-enterprisearchitectureformerlyapplicationportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 Enterprise Architecture (formerly Application Portfolio Management) features. {#dfrn3-enterprisearchitectureformerlyapplicationportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Zurich, some Enterprise Architecture (formerly Application Portfolio Management) features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-enterprisearchitectureformerlyapplicationportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__20} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Zurich, some Enterprise Architecture (formerly Application Portfolio Management) features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-enterprisearchitectureformerlyapplicationportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Enterprise Architecture (formerly Application Portfolio Management). {#dfrn3-enterprisearchitectureformerlyapplicationportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | Activation information : Enterprise Architecture (formerly Application Portfolio Management) is available with activation of the Enterprise Architecture (com.snc.apm), which requires a separate subscription. For details, see [Enterprise Architecture](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=application-portfolio-management-landing-page&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). Important: Enterprise Architecture 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 Enterprise Architecture (formerly Application Portfolio Management) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-enterprisearchitectureformerlyapplicationportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__38} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Enterprise Architecture (formerly Application Portfolio Management) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-enterprisearchitectureformerlyapplicationportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__44} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Enterprise Architecture (formerly Application Portfolio Management), such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-enterprisearchitectureformerlyapplicationportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Enterprise Architecture (formerly Application Portfolio Management) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-enterprisearchitectureformerlyapplicationportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__56} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Enterprise Architecture (formerly Application Portfolio Management) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-enterprisearchitectureformerlyapplicationportfoliomanagement-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | Yokohama Patch 6 * Select a fiscal period on the Application Rationalization pages using the new fiscal period filter option. The fiscal period filter enables you to view application rationalization data for the selected fiscal period. * Evaluate the technical debt score for business applications using the Technology Reference Model (TRM) technical debt indicator. This helps you to identify high-risk business applications and enables you to prioritize modernization and rationalization. * Generate business process modeling diagrams and model the future state of the business processes using Enterprise Modeling and Visualization. * Associate business capabilities to a business application from the business application related list. * View the past due certification tasks for your business applications from the Application Portfolio tab of the Insights section. * Generate scores for indicators and scoring profiles in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace. * Read-only access to the  Enterprise Architecture Workspace is added to the business stakeholder role (sn_apm.apm_read). Yokohama General Availability * Generate business process modeling diagrams and model the future state of the business processes using Enterprise Modeling and Visualization. * Associate business capabilities to a business application from the business application related list. * View the past due certification tasks for your business applications from the Application Portfolio tab of the Insights section. * Generate scores for indicators and scoring profiles in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace. * Read-only access to the  Enterprise Architecture Workspace is added to the business stakeholder role (sn_apm.apm_read). | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ]