--- 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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich # Combined Now Assist in Platform Analytics 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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics Release Notes for Upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich This consolidated release notes page provides ServiceNow customers with a comprehensive view of updates related to Now Assist in Platform Analytics during upgrades from the Yokohama release family through to Zurich. It is designed to help you prepare for upgrades by summarizing new features, changes, removals, deprecations, and activation information across these releases. Show full answer Show less ## Upgrade Preparation Before upgrading to Zurich, review and complete any necessary pre- and post-upgrade tasks. Note that there were no new updates, changes, removals, or deprecations for Now Assist in Platform Analytics specifically in the Zurich release family or between Yokohama and Zurich. ## New Features, Changes, and Removals * **Yokohama to Zurich:** No new features, changes, or removed functionality were introduced for Now Assist in Platform Analytics. * **Zurich release:** No updates or enhancements were made. ## Activation Information Key activation details relevant to Yokohama (also applicable for Zurich upgrades): * **AI Data Explorer** is available via the ServiceNow Store. * **Query Generation, Analytics Generation, and dashboard/data visualization export skills** are included with the Generative AI Controller, a dependency of all Now Assist applications. * After installation, activate the relevant skills through configuration topics under Now Assist in Platform Analytics. * Now Assist for Platform Analytics applications are distributed through the ServiceNow Store, providing centralized access and version history. ## Additional Requirements and Considerations * No additional system or browser requirements were introduced or changed between Yokohama and Zurich. * No new accessibility or localization updates were provided in this upgrade path. ## Highlighted Yokohama Patch 11 Information Although not directly related to Zurich, notable Yokohama Patch 11 enhancements include: * Some Now Assist skills, agents, and agentic workflows are enabled by default, requiring additional role configurations. * Introduction of "explorations," editable AI-assisted documents for collaborative data analysis. * Improved ability to generate and export Platform Analytics artifacts directly from conversational interactions within the Now Assist panel, creating a seamless experience across all relevant skills and applications. ## What This Means for You As a ServiceNow customer upgrading from Yokohama to Zurich, you can expect a stable Now Assist in Platform Analytics experience with no changes impacting functionality or activation. Existing features and configurations from Yokohama remain consistent, while the activation and usage model continues to leverage the ServiceNow Store and Generative AI Controller dependencies. The Yokohama Patch 11 enhancements remain valuable for improving AI-powered data exploration and analytics workflows. Consolidated page of all release notes for Now Assist in Platform Analytics from Yokohama to Zurich. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Now Assist in Platform Analytics 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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics to Zurich Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics features. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | Activation information : AI Data Explorer is available from the ServiceNow Store. Query Generation, Analytics Generation, and the dashboard and data visualization export skill are installed with Generative AI Controller, which is included as a dependency of all Now Assist applications. 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). After installation, activate the relevant skills. For more information, see the relevant Configure topics under [Now Assist in Platform Analytics](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-in-platform-analytics&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). Important: Now Assist for Platform Analytics applications are 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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-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 Now Assist in Platform Analytics we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-nowassistinplatformanalytics-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | [Yokohama Patch 11](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=yokohama-patch-11&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) * Review changes to Now Assist usage measurement. * Some Now Assist skills, agents, and agentic workflows are on by default. * Additional role configuration is required for agentic workflows and AI agents included with Now Assist applications. * Create "explorations"---editable documents where you analyze data with the help of AI. Refine responses, add your own input, and collaborate with others to make data-informed decisions faster. Previous Patch releases * Generate and export Platform Analytics artifacts from conversational interactions in the Now Assist panel. * Benefit from a single, smooth experience in asking questions across all Now Assist for Platform Analytics skills, as well as other applications that incorporate Platform Analytics and AI, through a shared backend. See [Now Assist in Platform Analytics](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-in-platform-analytics&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ]