What's new and changed in watsonx Orchestrate

watsonx Orchestrate® updates can include new features, bug fixes, and security updates. Updates are listed in reverse chronological order so that the latest release is at the beginning of the topic.

You can see a list of the new features for the platform and all of the services at What's new in IBM Cloud Pak® for Data.

Installing or upgrading watsonx Orchestrate

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Cloud Pak for Data Version 4.8.5

A new version of watsonx Orchestrate was released in April 2024 with Cloud Pak for Data 4.8.5.

This release of the watsonx Orchestrate service includes various fixes.

Operand version: 1.1.0

This release includes the following changes:

Issues fixed in this release

Cloud Pak for Data Version 4.8.4

A new version of watsonx Orchestrate was released in March 2024 with Cloud Pak for Data 4.8.4.

This release of the watsonx Orchestrate service includes various fixes.

Operand version: 1.0.0

This release includes the following changes:
New features
Introducing watsonx Orchestrate
Use your time wisely. Streamline repetitive work so that you can focus on the work that matters.

Harness the power of generative AI (gen AI) to simplify complex processes, automate tasks, and increase productivity. IBM® watsonx Orchestrate helps users complete daily tasks quickly and efficiently.

You can connect watsonx Orchestrate with other applications to enable automation and support user workflows.

Prebuilt skills and application connectors
IBM watsonx Orchestrate includes prebuilt connectors for common applications, such as Gmail and Microsoft Outlook. The software also includes a prebuilt catalog of skills. For example, users can use the chat interface to start skills that automate simple tasks, such as emailing coworkers, or complex tasks, such as creating cases in CRM platforms or managing talent acquisition processes.
Low-code tools for custom applications and skills
IBM watsonx Orchestrate includes low-code tools that you can use to create connections to custom applications and skills:
  • Add custom applications and skills by connecting to prebuilt applications or by using an OpenAPI specification file.
  • Use the assistant builder to build conversational AI-powered chatbots. You can use the included templates or start from scratch.