--- 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 Service Exchange release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich # Combined Service Exchange 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) 7 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 Service Exchange Release Notes for Upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich This consolidated guide assists ServiceNow customers in preparing for and executing upgrades of Service Exchange from the Yokohama release to the Zurich release. It combines critical release notes, upgrade instructions, and feature changes across these versions to provide a comprehensive upgrade resource. Show full answer Show less The guide emphasizes the importance of upgrading both the Service Exchange for Providers and Consumers applications simultaneously to maintain compatibility. It also highlights prerequisites, migration steps for legacy versions, and post-upgrade tasks to ensure smooth operation post-upgrade. ## Upgrade Requirements and Recommendations * **Simultaneous Upgrade:** When using Service Exchange for Providers and Consumers in the same instance, upgrade both applications to the same version concurrently to avoid compatibility issues. * **Legacy Version Migration:** If using Service Exchange (Legacy) versions, migrate configuration data before upgrading to Yokohama or Zurich, following specific Knowledge Base articles. * **Entitlement Activation:** New entitlements cannot be activated until both providers and consumers upgrade to Service Exchange version 2.x.x; existing entitlements remain functional. * **Deny ACLs Installation:** When upgrading with specific plug-in versions before platform upgrade, Deny ACLs may not install automatically; running the Repair option after platform upgrade ensures proper installation. * **Automatic Script Include Updates:** The Service Exchange Global Script Include is automatically installed or updated on specified platform patch versions during the application installation. ## Key Features Introduced Between Yokohama and Zurich * **Yokohama Release Highlights:** * Providers can include client scripts, UI Policy scripts, and common scripts in Remote Catalog Items to enhance request validation and control. * Ability to copy single or multiple Service Catalog items to Remote Catalog Items, reducing manual recreation effort. * Transform Mapping Assist feature leverages the Now large language model (LLM) to automate and simplify transformation mappings between provider and consumer tables. * Consumers can add variable sets to remote record producers for customized request flows. * **Zurich Release Highlights:** * Foundation Data Sync enables scheduled sharing of foundational data (e.g., CMDB CIs, Users, Groups, Locations) from provider to consumer, reducing manual data sharing and supporting operational workflows. * Journal Field Framework improves historical accuracy and accountability by synchronizing journal entries between provider and consumer instances with named user attribution. * New flow actions maintain backward compatibility for Remote Tasks and Remote Record Producers across configuration revisions. * Magic Links allow consumer users to access linked resources directly in the provider instance without manual login, enhancing seamless collaboration. ## Changes and User Experience Enhancements * **Coral Theme:** Introduced in Zurich as the default theme for portals, web, and mobile experiences with Next Experience or Core UI enabled. It features brand-neutral illustrations and includes a dark theme option to improve readability and reduce eye strain. ## Activation and Installation Service Exchange is available through the ServiceNow Store. Customers should request installation via the store and can reference the ServiceNow Store version history release notes for cumulative update information. ## Additional Notes * No new browser requirements or additional prerequisites were introduced between Yokohama and Zurich releases. * Accessibility improvements include the dark theme option in the Coral theme to enhance user comfort. * No features were removed or deprecated in this upgrade cycle. Consolidated page of all release notes for Service Exchange from Yokohama to Zurich. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Service Exchange 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 Service Exchange to Zurich Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-serviceexchange-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | Upgrade information : * When using Service Exchange for Providers and Service Exchange for Consumers in a single instance, you must upgrade both applications simultaneously to the same version to maintain compatibility. * The Service Exchange Global Script Include is automatically installed or updated when you install the Service Exchange application on the following platform versions: * Washington DC Patch 9 * Xanadu Patch 4 * Yokohama * Service Exchange 2.x.x, which was first released with the Xanadu release, does not support migration of Service Exchange (Legacy) versions. If you are using a Service Exchange (Legacy) version, before you upgrade to the Yokohama release, you must follow instructions in the [Service Exchange for Providers (Legacy) - Migration Utility \[KB1499823\]](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1499823) article in the Now Support Knowledge Base to migrate your configuration data. * If you are upgrading from Service Exchange version 1.x.x, follow the steps in [Upgrade Guide - Service Exchange for Providers and Consumers application (v2.x.x release) \[KB1700387\]](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1700387) to migrate your Service Exchange applications. * Due to the introduction of mismatched version support, new entitlements cannot be activated until both the consumers and providers upgrade to Service Exchange version 2.x.x. Older active entitlements will continue to work but new ones cannot be activated. * If you upgrade to Service Exchange version 2.0.55 with Sales Customer Relationship Management plug-in version 1.0.4 before upgrading the platform to the Yokohama release, the new Deny ACLs will not be installed. To ensure the Deny ACLs get installed, after upgrading to Yokohama, you must click Repair to reinstall the Service Exchange application. | | Zurich | Upgrade information : * Service Exchange version 2.x.x: Which was first released with the Xanadu release, doesn't support migration of Service Exchange (Legacy) versions. Service Exchange (Legacy) version: Before you upgrade to the Zurich release, follow instructions in the [Service Bridge for Providers (Legacy) - Migration Utility \[KB1499823\]](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1499823) article in the Now Support Knowledge Base to migrate your configuration data. * Service Exchange version 1.x.x: When upgrading, follow the steps in the [Upgrade Guide - Service Bridge for Providers and Consumers application (v2.x.x release) \[KB1700387\]](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1700387) article in the Now Support Knowledge Base to migrate your Service Exchange applications. * Service Exchange version 2.x.x: Due to the introduction of mismatched version support, new entitlements can't be activated until both the consumers and providers upgrade to Service Exchange version 2.x.x. Older active entitlements continue to work but new ones can't be activated. * When you upgrade to Service Exchange version 2.0.55 with Sales Customer Relationship Management plug-in version 1.0.4, before upgrading the platform to the Zurich release, new Deny ACLs aren't installed. To ensure the Deny ACLs get installed, after upgrading to Zurich, select Repair to reinstall the Service Exchange application. * When using Service Exchange for Providers and Service Exchange for Consumers in a single instance, you must upgrade both applications simultaneously to the same version to maintain compatibility. * When you install the Service Exchange application, the Service Exchange Global Script Include is automatically installed or updated on the following platform versions: * Washington DC patch 9 * Xanadu patch 4 * Yokohama * Zurich | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Zurich, new features were introduced for Service Exchange. {#dfrn3-serviceexchange-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | [Remote Catalog Item Client Scripts](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=service-bridge-v2-add-scripts-to-rrp&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Provider: Perform more complex tasks and gain better control over the completeness and correctness of catalog requests from the consumer by including catalog client scripts, UI Policy scripts, and other common scripts that consumers can choose to include for Remote Catalog items. [Copy From Service Catalog Item to Remote Catalog Item](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=service-bridge-v2-copy-catalog-as-rrp&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Providers: Eliminate the need to re-create catalog items manually in the Service Exchange remote catalog by copying single and multiple catalog items through the UI to remote record producers that can be synchronized to the consumer instance. [Transform Mapping Assist](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-tmt-exploring&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Providers: Streamline the transformation mapping process and reduce errors by generating transform mappings between provider and consumer tables automatically using the Transform Mapping Assist feature that leverages the NOW large language model (LLM). [Consumer Variable Sets](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=service-bridge-v2-consumer-variables&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Consumers: Manage requested content and flow better by adding additional variables to add customization to your remote record producers. | | Zurich | [Foundation data sync](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=service-bridge-v2-explore-foundation-data-sync&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Reduce manual effort, and eliminate the need to share data externally by sharing selected foundational data types with your consumers on a scheduled cadence. This data transfer supports the service life cycle by providing foundational data context for operational workflows. The supported tables are CMDB (CIs), CMDB Relationship, Asset, User, Group, Location, Company, and Department. [Journal field framework](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=service-bridge-v2-expolre-journal-field-framework&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : * Write journal entries as a named user instead of using a generic company name to enhance authenticity and accountability. * Maintain a complete historical record across instances by synchronizing previous journal entries between provider and consumer instances. * Ensure that all critical operational updates remain current by mapping and synchronizing any journal-type field between provider and consumer instances. [Flow action](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=service-bridge-v2-flow-action&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Ensure that Remote Tasks and Remote Record Producers continue to function correctly as you adopt newer revisions by maintaining flow compatibility across configuration revisions using four new Flow Actions that preserve mapped variable integrity. [Magic links](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=service-bridge-v2-explore-magic-link&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Convert regular links sent from a provider instance into magic links that enable consumer users to directly access the linked resource in the provider instance without having to manually log in. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing Service Exchange features. {#dfrn3-serviceexchange-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Coral theme : Coral is now the default theme for new portal, web, and mobile experiences with Next Experience or Core UI enabled. This theme provides a fresh look and feel, featuring brand-neutral illustrations to enhance your user experience. A dark theme option is available for web and mobile experiences. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Zurich, some Service Exchange features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-serviceexchange-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 Service Exchange features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-serviceexchange-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 Service Exchange. {#dfrn3-serviceexchange-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | Activation information : Install Service Exchange 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=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). Important: Service Exchange is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Zurich | Activation information : Install Service Exchange 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: Service Exchange 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 Service Exchange we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-serviceexchange-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 Service Exchange we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-serviceexchange-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 Service Exchange, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-serviceexchange-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Accessibility information : Dark theme : The new Coral theme includes a dark theme option for web and mobile experiences. This option is commonly used to alleviate eye strain and improve readability. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Service Exchange we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-serviceexchange-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 Service Exchange we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-serviceexchange-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | * Providers can now include client and UI policy scripts in remote record producers, which consumers can review and approve. * Providers can now copy local catalog items to Service Exchange as remote record producers either in bulk or individually. * Providers can simplify and streamline choice-based transform mapping with ServiceNow Now Assist. * Consumers can now add variables to remote record producers for use in consumer pre-flows. See [Service Exchange](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=tmt-service-bridge-both-landing-page&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Zurich | * Streamline data replication from provider to consumer instances with foundation data sync. * Enable seamless collaboration between provider and consumer with enhanced journal entry support. * Enable consumer users to access linked resources in the provider instance using magic links. See [Service Exchange](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=tmt-service-bridge-both-landing-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]