Now Assist for Enterprise Architecture (EA)

  • Release version: Xanadu
  • Updated January 30, 2025
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    Summary of Now Assist for Enterprise Architecture (EA)

    The ServiceNow® Now Assist for Enterprise Architecture (EA) application helps you efficiently summarize Architectural Decision Records (ADR) within the Enterprise Architecture Workspace. ADRs serve as artifacts that document the rationale behind specific architectural decisions, providing clarity and context for your infrastructure.

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    Key Features

    • Architectural Decision Records (ADR) Summarization: Use AI-powered summarization to understand and explain architectural decisions effectively.
    • Generative AI Capabilities: Leverages generative AI to enhance your Enterprise Architecture processes.
    • Configuration Options: Customize and configure the Now Assist for EA application to align with your organizational needs.
    • AI Agent Use Cases: Utilize specific AI agent scenarios designed for Enterprise Architecture tasks.

    Important Considerations

    • Not all AI model providers are available for customers with in-country SKUs or those operating in regulated or restricted environments such as FedRAMP, NSC DOD IL5, Australia IRAP-Protected data centers, or self-hosted instances.
    • Availability of some Now Assist products and features varies by region and regulatory restrictions, especially in regulated markets.

    AI Limitations and Responsibilities

    This application employs AI and machine learning to generate predictions based on data patterns, which means outputs may not always be accurate or complete. Customers should rigorously test and validate AI-generated content, apply human oversight, and avoid sole reliance on AI for critical decision-making—particularly in sensitive domains like healthcare, finance, legal, security, and infrastructure. Users must comply with ServiceNow’s AI Acceptable Use Policy.

    Data Processing and Collection

    • Data from individual customer instances may be transferred to centralized ServiceNow environments or third-party cloud providers (e.g., Microsoft Azure) in different regions, managed according to ServiceNow’s internal data policies.
    • ServiceNow collects inputs, outputs, and edits from this application to improve AI technologies and products.
    • Incident data and chat transcripts are collected for specific assist capabilities.
    • Customers retain the option to opt out of data collection at any time.

    Support and Troubleshooting

    For assistance, customers can search the Known Error Portal or contact ServiceNow Customer Service and Support.

    Use the ServiceNow® Now Assist for Enterprise Architecture (EA) application to summarize Architectural Decision Records (ADR) in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace Use the Architectural Decision Records (ADR) to explain your infrastructure. ADR is a type of artifact that helps you to understand the background of a specific architectural decision.

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    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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