--- 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 ServiceNow Otto for Vault release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich # Combined ServiceNow Otto for Vault 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 ServiceNow Otto for Vault Release Notes for Upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich This consolidated release notes document provides ServiceNow customers with a comprehensive summary of updates and important information when upgrading the ServiceNow Otto for Vault application from the Yokohama release family to the Zurich release family. It is designed to help you prepare for the upgrade by detailing new features, changes, activation procedures, and other relevant considerations. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Generate Custom Data Pattern Using Now Assist for Vault:** In the Zurich release, the "generate custom data pattern" skill now utilizes the Now LLM Service as the default provider, with the flexibility to switch to other providers if necessary. * **Now Assist for Vault Capabilities:** The application can generate custom data patterns from text descriptions to streamline workload, check role access for encrypted columns to monitor encryption access posture, and schedule data discovery jobs to detect sensitive data. * **AI Admin Hub Console Activation:** To use these features, enable the following skills in the AI Admin Hub console: * Generate custom data pattern * Check role access for encrypted column * Schedule Data Discovery job ## Upgrade Considerations * **No Updates in Yokohama Releases:** There were no updates or changes for the ServiceNow Otto for Vault application in the Yokohama release family. * **No Feature Removals or Deprecations:** Between Yokohama and Zurich, no features were removed or deprecated. * **No Changes to Browser, Accessibility, or Localization Requirements:** There were no changes or additional requirements noted in these areas for the Zurich release. ## Activation and Installation ServiceNow Otto for Vault is available through the ServiceNow Store. To activate or install the application, submit a request via the ServiceNow Store website. The Store also provides cumulative release notes and version history for all released apps. ## Practical Impact for ServiceNow Customers Upgrading to Zurich enhances your ability to automate sensitive data management with AI-driven capabilities like generating custom data masking patterns, monitoring encryption access, and scheduling sensitive data discovery --- all designed to improve efficiency and security posture. The default integration with the Now LLM Service simplifies setup while allowing flexibility to use alternate providers as needed. Consolidated page of all release notes for ServiceNow Otto for Vault from Yokohama to Zurich. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family ServiceNow Otto for Vault 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 ServiceNow Otto for Vault to Zurich Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-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 ServiceNow Otto for Vault. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Generate a custom data pattern by using Now Assist for Vault](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=generate-custom-data-pattern-now-assist-vault&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The generate custom data pattern skill now uses the Now LLM Service as the default provider. You can switch to another provider as needed. [Using Now Assist for Vault](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=using-now-assist-vault&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The ServiceNow Otto for Vault application generates custom data patterns from text descriptions to streamline your workload, checks role access for an encrypted column to monitor your instance's encryption access posture, and schedules data discovery jobs to detect sensitive data. Enable these skills in AI Admin Hub console: * Generate custom data pattern * Check role access for encrypted column * Schedule Data Discovery job | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing ServiceNow Otto for Vault features. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-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 ServiceNow Otto for Vault features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-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 ServiceNow Otto for Vault features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-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 ServiceNow Otto for Vault. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Activation information : Install ServiceNow Otto for Vault 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: ServiceNow Otto for Vault 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 ServiceNow Otto for Vault we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-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 ServiceNow Otto for Vault we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-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 ServiceNow Otto for Vault, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-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 ServiceNow Otto for Vault we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-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 ServiceNow Otto for Vault we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforvault-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Zurich Patch 4](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zurich-patch-4&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) The generate custom data pattern skill now uses the Now LLM Service as the default provider. You can switch to another provider as needed. [Zurich release notesPreliminary release notes for Zurich Release Testing Preview (RTP)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=family-release-notes&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) The ServiceNow Otto for Vault application generates custom data patterns from text descriptions to streamline your workload, checks role access for an encrypted column to monitor your instance's encryption access posture, and schedules data discovery jobs to detect sensitive data. See [Now Assist for Vault](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-vault-landing&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]