Now Assist for Operational Technology Service Management (OTSM)

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
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    Summary of Now Assist for Operational Technology Service Management (OTSM)

    The Now Assist for Operational Technology Service Management (OTSM) application leverages generative AI to help ServiceNow users efficiently summarize OT incident information and create incident resolution notes. This capability enhances user understanding of incident context, enabling faster and more effective resolutions.

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    Getting Started and Configuration

    Customers can configure the Now Assist for OTSM application to activate its generative AI functionalities. The application includes an OTSM AI agent collection and agentic workflows tailored for operational technology service management tasks.

    Licensing and Availability Considerations

    • Access to features, AI skills, workflows, and agents depends on your ServiceNow license tier.
    • Some AI model providers and Now Assist features may be unavailable for customers with in-country SKUs or those operating in specific regulated environments such as FedRAMP, NSC DOD IL5, or Australia IRAP-Protected data centers.
    • Availability varies by region, and certain AI products and skills are restricted in Regulated Markets.
    • ServiceNow regularly updates availability information; customers should consult current documentation for the latest details.

    Data Processing and Privacy

    Using Now Assist for OTSM involves transferring data from customer instances to centralized ServiceNow environments, which may reside in different geographic regions or third-party cloud providers like Microsoft Azure. Data handling complies with ServiceNow’s internal policies and CORE Compliance Portal standards.

    ServiceNow collects inputs, outputs, and edits generated by the application to improve AI models and products. Customers have the option to opt out of future data collection to maintain control over their data.

    AI Limitations and Responsible Use

    This AI-powered application generates predictions based on data patterns but may not always deliver complete or fully accurate results. ServiceNow advises customers to:

    • Test and evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and appropriateness.
    • Apply human oversight before acting on AI-generated information.
    • Avoid relying solely on AI for critical decisions, especially in sensitive sectors such as healthcare, finance, legal, security, or infrastructure.

    Users must comply with the ServiceNow AI Acceptable Use Policy, which governs responsible AI usage.

    Support and Resources

    • Access the ServiceNow Community on AI and Intelligence for discussion and insights.
    • Search the Known Error Portal for troubleshooting articles.
    • Contact ServiceNow Customer Service and Support for assistance.

    Use the Now Assist for Operational Technology Service Management (OTSM) application to summarize the Operational Technology (OT) incident information and generate incident resolution notes. You can enable your users to understand the context so that they can implement quicker resolutions.

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    Note:
    Depending on your license, you will have access to certain application features, generative AI skills, agentic workflows, and AI agents. For more information, see ServiceNow product tiers.
    Important:
    • Not all model providers are available for customers with in-country SKUs, and some Now Assist products/features are currently unavailable for in-country customers. For more information, see the KB1584492 article in the Now Support Knowledge Base. Be sure to check for model provider availability updates in future releases.
    • Some Now Assist products/features are currently unavailable for customers in the FedRAMP, NSC DOD IL5, or Australia IRAP-Protected data centers, self-hosted customers, or in other restricted environments. For more information, see the KB0743854 article in the Now Support Knowledge Base. Be sure to check for availability updates in future releases.
    • Some Now Assist products/features are currently available only for customers in some regions. Be sure to check for availability updates in future releases.
    • Some AI products and skills are not available in Regulated Markets. For more information, see KB2593939: Regulated Markets AI Products/Skills Not Available. Be sure to check for availability updates in future releases.

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