Category: Enterprise Video Platform

• December 29, 2023

  YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Mobile App – “Archer” Released to iOS and Android App Store

  Australia Zone Canada Zone Enterprise Video Platform European Union Zone United States Zone

  We have successfully pushed a new YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Mobile App to the iOS and Android App Stores. This brand-new mobile app, for both iOS and Android, features a new My Media tab for users to access their content, a redesigned Media Player with added functionality, a refreshed Course Channels view, and so much more. We are just getting started with adding new capabilities to our new mobile app. Please note that our old Mobile App will no longer be available by the end of January.

  
  

  1. A Brand-New Mobile App for iOS and Android
     We have fully redesigned the Mobile App from the ground-up to be faster, more modern, and compatible with new devices. Available for both iOS and Android, our new Mobile App features a modernized UI and performance enhancements to greatly improve the user experience.
     
  2. Access Your My Media Library On the Go
     Access a My Media tab that provides users with the ability to view all content in their collection as well as upload new media.
     
  3. New Video Player Features Added Functionality and a Fresh UI
     Our new Video Player includes added functionality to take full advantage of the features already available to users in the HTML5-based web app. This includes the ability to view multi-stream videos, toggle on captions and subtitles, move 10 seconds forward or backwards, and more. Additionally, the UI has been fully redesigned and features a sleek look with modernized icons.
     
  4. A New Way to View Course Channels
     We are introducing a new Channels view, where all videos within a Channel will be visible to ensure that users can easily access all content published to their courses.
     
  5. My Media Now Supports Robust Global Search
     A new global search functionality on the My Media page enables users to search and access all of their media content.
     
  6. New In-App Support Page to Address User Queries and Concerns
     We have introduced an in-app support page to address all user queries and concerns regarding our products and services. YuJa Help will allow users to call our toll-free support line, send us an email, and access product documentation, all in one place.
     
  7. Users Can Now Open Links and Access Various Document Types
     In our previous app, users were only able to access and watch videos. We have now added functionality so users can open hyperlinks, as well as access PDFs, Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and more.
     
  8. New Recording Workflow for Increased Efficiency with Support for Files App
     We created a new recording workflow that allows users to easily navigate to their camera and create audio and video recordings, which can then be uploaded directly to their My Media Library or posted on Course Channels.
     
  9. Track App Issues in Real-Time for Quick Resolutions
     To provide our users with faster device compatibility, YuJa Engineers now receive action logs to help us track and diagnose app issues, which we aim to resolve within 30 days.
  10. Improved Mobile Download Flow for Added Convenience
      Our improved mobile download flow makes it easier than ever to download content. This includes a dedicated Downloads page, which allows users to conveniently track and manage their downloaded content.
      
• December 6, 2023

  Enterprise Video Platform & Himalayas Update – “Alpine” Released to US Zones

  Enterprise Video Platform Himalayas Enterprise Archiving Add-On United States Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States. For a complete summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding release tags.

• November 24, 2023

  YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – “Alpine” Released to CAN, AU and EU Zones

  Australia Zone Canada Zone Enterprise Video Platform European Union Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update to all Enterprise Video Platform instances residing in Canada, Australia, and the European Union.

  
  

  1. New Generative AI to Detect Video Chapters (Moments of Impact)
     With the use of new Generative AI capabilities, Video Chapters allow viewers to automatically select key moments of impact within a video or audio recording.
     
  2. Video Editor Introduces New Audio Waveform Engine to View Multi-Track Audio
     The Video Editor features an updated audio waveform processing engine that allows you to view independent audio streams on separate tracks instead of the previous single track that displayed all audio waveforms.
     
  3. Video Editor Adds Synchronized Splits for Video and Audio Streams
     Our updated Audio Waveform engine allows Content Creators to split a video and its associated audio track simultaneously, enabling synchronized splitting and movement of tracks.
     
  4. Video Editor Can “Build a Multi-Stream Video” By Adding Full-Length, Independent Streams
     Content Creators can import video clips as new, independent streams, allowing them to create multi-stream videos with up to four streams within a single video.
     
  5. Umbrella System Now Supports the Canvas LMS
     Quick recap, the Umbrella System enables better support of multi-campus systems with both central administration alongside distributed sub-administration of individual campus nodes. Umbrella System now supports the Canvas LMS complementing our existing support of Blackboard and D2L Brightspace.
     
  6. More Granular Live Captioning Permission Management
     Administrators can set specific permissions on a per-user or role basis to administer the use of live captions for Software Capture, Hardware Hub, and RTMP live streams.
     
  7. Updated Sidebar Iconography with Subtle Animation Element
     The Video Platform’s Sidebar within the Admin Panel, My Account, and Himalayas has been enhanced with a new color palette and the introduction of new icons featuring animated elements.
     
  8. Video Quizzes Support Automatic Grading for Short Answer
     Video Quizzes will allow instructors to set grading options for Short Answer question types. Instructors can manually review the answer and enter a grade or automatically assign full points for answers greater than a specified word count.
     
  9. Video Quizzes Support Partial Points for Select Multiple 
     Content Creators can now award partial points for the Select Multiple question type when students select some of the correct options instead of requiring them to select all the right answers.
     
  10. New Micro-Interactive Elements Within the Video Player
      To enhance the viewing experience when utilizing the Video Player, we have added subtle fade and slide transitions when navigating through various features.
      
  11. Visual Refresh for the Organization Tab Within the Admin Panel
      Building on our recent enhancements to the Organization tab’s UI elements, we’ve extended our improvements to other key sections, including the Courses and Devices pages, to provide new icons and a refined color palette.
      
  12. Moodle 4.1: TinyMCE Support for the Media Chooser Directly Within Insert Menu
      Content Creators using the newest TinyMCE plugin for their Moodle 4.1 instance will now be able to access the Media Chooser directly from the Insert menu.
      
  13. Prioritized Human-Captioning Over Auto-Captions
      Video content will now prioritize human-generated captions, automatically replacing any auto-generated captions. These human-generated captions will then be utilized for transcript generation, ensuring content is accurately transcribed.
  14. Visual Refresh of Toast Messages
      We have improved our toast messages by adding new animations, colors, and icons.
      
• October 14, 2023

  Enterprise Video Platform & Himalayas Update – “Zelkova” Released to US Zones

  Enterprise Video Platform Himalayas Enterprise Archiving Add-On United States Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States. For a complete summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding release tags.

• October 6, 2023

  YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – “Zelkova” Released to CAN, AU and EU Zones

  Australia Zone Canada Zone Enterprise Video Platform European Union Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update to all Enterprise Video Platform instances residing in Canada, Australia, and the European Union. Release highlights include: a refreshed Media Player theme, option to edit Platform emails, publish playlists across the Video Platform, transform folders into Playlists, dynamically select layout preferences, custom embed sizes for the Media Chooser, enhancements to the Video Editor, manage Rosters for individual campuses within the Umbrella System, and so much more.

  
  

  1. Refreshed Media Player with Enhanced Search Video Sidebar
     As part of our multi-release commitment to refining the Media Player, we’re introducing a new interface with redesigned icons and color adjustments. You can now view labeled timestamps for the Index, Captions, and Notes to ensure seamless navigation.
     
  2. Edit All Platform Emails to Align with Brand and Communication Preferences
     Administrators can tailor their email notifications to meet their specific preferences. Simply choose the Edit option next to any email notification in the Platform tab to customize the email’s content to align with school-specific branding.
     
     
  3. Publish Playlists to the EnterpriseTube, CampusTube, and Course Channels with Real-Time Updating
     Playlists now offer the flexibility to be published across EnterpriseTube, CampusTube, and Course Channels. After publication, Content Creators can continue to modify Playlists, with the changes instantly reflected across all published locations.
     
  4. Transform Folders into Playlists
     Users with curated content within folders can seamlessly transform folders of video content into sharable Playlists, enabling them to share and dynamically update their content across the Video Platform. To recap, Playlists will eventually be the preferred way to distribute lists of videos, and Folders will remain the preferred way to organize content.
     
  5. Viewers Can Dynamically Select Layout Preference Between Grid, List, and Gallery with Default View Options
     To establish a default viewing experience for each Channel on the Video Platform, administrators and Channel Owners have the option to configure the default view for a given Course Channel.
     • Grid
       
     • List
       
     • Gallery
       
  6. Set Custom Embed Sizes for the Media Chooser
     Content Creators can select a default standardized embed size for their media content when selecting to embed videos through the Media Chooser. Furthermore, Creators can customize the embed sizes.
     
     
  7. Video Editor – “Undo” Function Now Works with Recently Introduced Split Tool
     In the previous release, we introduced a Split tool to complement the existing Cut tool. We have now added compatibility with the Video Editor’s “Undo” capability and the Split tool.
     
  8. Umbrella System – Manage Dedicated Rosters for Campuses
     With the introduction of our Umbrella System Panel designed for Super Admins overseeing multi-campus institutions, our attention now turns to the distribution of Admin Panel settings to the System Panel, commencing with the Roster panel. Super Admins and Campus Admins will be able to oversee lists of provisioned users within each campus, enabling precise user role adjustments that exclusively impact individuals within their designated campus. In addition, we’re actively exploring how aspects of the Umbrella System could help large organizations, such as research institutions, to provide hierarchical distribution of administration and permission management for Campus and Sub-Admin roles to better support single-campus entities.
     
  9. Mirror Single Sign-on ID Names in the Video Platform With Existing YuJa IDs
     In our previous update, we allowed Single Sign-on (SSO) ID names to be mirrored on the Video Platform when creating a new user. We have updated this feature to allow the YuJa IDs of existing users to be mirrored based on their SSO ID names.
  10. Pre-Select the Course Channel for Browser Capture Publication
      When launching the Browser Capture Studio from within a course channel, Content Creators now have the option to publish recordings to the course.
      
  11. Copied LMS Courses Will Have Their Published Videos and Quizzes Migrated to Pre-Existing Courses
      In our last update, while we allowed LMS-copied courses to be connected with pre-existing courses on the Video Platform, the migration of published videos and Video Quizzes associated with these courses needed to be supported. We’ve now updated this functionality to allow associated videos and quizzes to migrate into courses previously established on the Video Platform.
  12. API to Schedule Events and Publish Them to CampusTube
      We’ve introduced an API (4.2.8) that enables administrators to schedule live streams and media for direct publication to their CampusTube folder. To learn how to use this and any of our other APIs, please visit our API Support guide.
• September 1, 2023

  Enterprise Video Platform & Himalayas Update – “Yoshino” Released to US Zones

  Enterprise Video Platform Himalayas Enterprise Archiving Add-On United States Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States. For a complete summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding release tags.

• August 25, 2023

  YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – “Yoshino” Released to CAN, AU and EU Zones

  Canada Zone Enterprise Video Platform European Union Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update to all Enterprise Video Platform instances residing in Canada, Australia, and the European Union. Release highlights include: real-time device health status info, refined capabilities to split and cut recordings in the Video Editor, a new System Panel to manage affiliated campuses, a new Admin Campus role, the option to bulk suspend users, delegate schedule Hardware Hub recordings for activation, generate role-specific API tokens, and so much more.

   

  1. Devices Panel Now Offers Real-Time Device Health Status Information
     The Health Status overview provides real-time statistical data on the current CPU, memory, and disk space usage of devices running the Software Capture application or the Hardware Hub. With this information, administrators will be able to monitor these critical areas of concern to ensure the classroom podium computer or Hardware Hub is performing well when under heavy use.
     To take advantage of this feature, please update your Software Capture Application to the Eclair release. The Hardware Hub version of this feature will be available in the coming week for all devices on the Everest release. In future releases, we’ll focus on bringing this feature to Software Capture for Apple.
     
  2. More In-Depth Hardware Hub Device Health Status Panel
     The Hardware Hub features advanced analytics to monitor the performance of the device in real time. View key analytics for the device, such as fan speed, memory, CPU, disk, and network usage, to determine areas of improvement for:
     • Video Streaming quality
     • Storage Management
     • Hardware Issues

      

     We are actively engaged in the R&D work to provide the same In-Depth Health Score Panel for Software Capture applications to match the Hardware Hub’s capabilities. This feature will be available in the coming week for all Hub devices on the Everest release.

     

  3. Independently Split and Trim Multi-Stream Videos Multi-Stream in the Video Editor
     As part of a multi-quarter commitment to refine workflows in the Video Editor, we’ve introduced a much-anticipated workflow: a more intuitive method for cutting videos that aligns with editing tools familiar to end-users who use popular purpose-built video editors and social video tools alike.
     By selecting any timeline segment in the Video Editor, Content Creators can effortlessly create two distinct videos on their track by utilizing the ‘Split’ button. Refine the video further by clicking and dragging on its edges, allowing Creators to easily trim unwanted footage. For a complete list of features available in the Video Editor, please visit our guide on the Video Editor Overview.
     
  4. Umbrella System – New System Panel to Manage Physical Campuses
     Quick recap, the Umbrella System is a strategy to better support multi-campus systems with both central administration of a Video Platform instance alongside distributed sub-administration of individual campus nodes by Campus Admins.
     As part of the third phase of our Umbrella System plan, institution administrators, also known as ‘Super Admins,’ will have access to a new System Panel. This panel will seamlessly present a comprehensive list of registered Campuses affiliated with the institution. Within this framework, Super Admins can access the Admin Panel for individual campuses or apply global settings to all campuses by accessing the System Panel.
     The next phase of our work involves distributing the various settings between the System Panel and Admin Panel and finally providing roll-up System-level statistics to Super Admins. We are exploring ways, in 2024, of making aspects of the Umbrella System available to large individual institutions to offer better distributed administration and permission management of a single campus entity.
     
  5. Umbrella System – Customize the URL Sub-Domain Name for Campuses to Access their Dedicated EnterpriseTube
     Institution-affiliated campuses can have their URL sub-domain customized. These URLs serve as direct access points to individualized EnterpriseTube environments, allowing personalized content viewing for each campus. Simply access the Edit Insitute page for your desired campus and customize the sub-domain name.
     
  6. Umbrella System – New ‘Campus Admin’ Role for Managing Individual Campuses
     Complementing our Super Admin role for managing all campuses under an institution, Campus Admins can be assigned to manage their respective campuses to create custom branding and adjust platform settings based on the individual needs of their campus.
     
  7. Bulk Suspend Users on the Roster List
     The Roster panel will allow administrators to suspend multiple users simultaneously by uploading a CSV file. Simply download our template, fill out the relevant information for each user, and upload the document. For detailed instructions on suspending users, please visit our guide on Bulk Suspending Users on the Video Platform.
     
     
  8. Delegate and Activate Scheduled Hardware Hub Sessions
     Scheduled Hardware Hub sessions can now serve solely as placeholders, enabling session owners and delegated users the option to activate recordings at their preferred times during the scheduled event. This provides enhanced recording control for cases where sessions may begin later than initially scheduled. Please note that this capability does not extend to version 6 Hardware Hub devices.
     
  9. Visual Refresh for the Organization Tab
     As we build out the Umbrella System architecture, we have also enhanced the UI Of the Organization tab to our modern design system that seamlessly blends functionality with aesthetic appeal. We hope you love our new interface, and stay tuned for more visual improvements coming soon.
     
  10. Generate Role-Scoped API Tokens
      Users across the Video Platform now have the capability to generate API tokens tailored to their roles, simplifying access to role-specific API features. Administrators will still have access to manage these tokens, including the option to revoke API access for specific users if required. If you would like to enable this feature for your institution, please contact your Customer Success Manager.
      
  11. Mirror Single Sign-on ID Names in the Video Platform When Generating YuJa IDs
      Similar to how Canvas user IDs can replace existing ID numbers on the Video Platform, we have expanded this feature to encompass Single Sign-on (SSO) ID names as well. Simply configure your SSO integration to allow the Video Platform to generate matching IDs.
  12. Link Copied Courses in the LMS with Pre-Existing Courses on the Video Platform
      Previously, an LMS-copied course would automatically create a new course within the Video Platform and have its associated media content added immediately. We have now expanded this functionality to allow the option for copied courses to be linked with a pre-existing course on the Video Platform as well. To learn how to enable this optional feature, please visit our guide on Using Course Copy for Media Channels, Video Quizzes, and Embedded Videos.
      
  13. SSO Integrated Groups Will Have Their Names Auto-Updated on the Video Platform
      Administrators integrating SSO-provisioned groups into the Video Platform can update group names, leading to immediate synchronization of these changes across the Video Platform.
  14. New API for Adding Transcripts or Caption Files to Videos
      We are introducing a new API to allow users to add caption srt files and transcript txt or pdf files to a video. Please visit our API Support guide to learn how to use this and any of our other APIs.
  15. New APIs for Creating Folders in EnterpriseTube and CampusTube
      We’re introducing two new APIs to help users create folders within their EnterpriseTube and CampusTube libraries. Please visit our API Support guide to learn how to use these and any of our other APIs.
• July 15, 2023

  Enterprise Video Platform Update – “Xanthium” Released to US Zones

  Enterprise Video Platform United States Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States. For a complete summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding release tag.

• July 7, 2023

  YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – “Xanthium” Released to CAN, AU and EU Zones

  Australia Zone Canada Zone Enterprise Video Platform European Union Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update to all Enterprise Video Platform instances residing in Canada, Australia, and the European Union. Release highlights include: independent Admin Panels for institutions with multiple schools within an Umbrella System structure, ability to rearrange streams by drag-and-drop in the Video Editor, ability to set download permissions for CampusTube folders, ability to archive courses within Courses & Groups, dynamic user-language support for Dutch and Finnish languages, ability to embed playlists through the Media Chooser, and so much more. This update will be released to US zones next Friday.

  1. Drag-and-Drop, Multi-Stream Adjustment in the Video Editor
     As part of a multi-release plan to enhance the Video Editor, the tool now enables Content Creators to move inserted video clips along their timeline via drag-and-drop. Simply add a clip to your video and drag it to your desired location. For a complete list of features available in the Video Editor, please visit our guide on the Video Editor Overview.
  2. Custom Admin Panel Management for Each School within an Umbrella System 
     In our initial phase, we provided our partnered Umbrella System institutions the option to provision courses and users into the correct hierarchical element (sub-institution) using existing attributes from upstream infrastructure (LMS, SIS, SSO). Building on this, our latest release introduces Admin Panel management for each school, along with synchronized viewing of Video Platforms.
     • Administrator Allocation: Each top-level element can have an allocated System Administrator that will grant the sub-institution its own dedicated Video Platform instance.
     • Admin Panel Management: Administrators can efficiently access and manage multiple Video Platform instances with respect to Branding and Platform settings.
     • Synchronized Management: Administrators, instructors, and students can access their complete Media Libraries, courses, roster, or devices across different Video Platforms they are members of. 
       

     

  3. Ability to Archive Courses within Courses & Groups
     Administrators and instructors can now archive and unarchive courses within the Video Platform. When courses are required, a simple Unarchive action brings them back to the active Courses tab.
     
  4. Set Permission to Download Videos within CampusTube Folders
     Content Owners now have the option to grant users with Read Only permission the ability to download videos within designated folders for their CampusTube. By conveniently configuring folder permissions, users can not only view but also download media content within CampusTube.
     
     
  5. Bulk-Merge Videos Tool Enhanced to Filter “Shared With Me” Content
     In previous updates, we enhanced the Bulk Merge functionality to provide Content Creators with the capability to merge videos within shared folders. In this current release, we now provide Bulk Merge functionality for videos located within “Shared With Me”. This feature enables Creators to conveniently select multiple videos, rearrange their order, and effortlessly generate a new video that combines group projects, assignments, and other relevant content.
     
     
  6. Support for Dutch and Finnish Languages
     As the Video Platform continues to expand into new regions, we’re committed to providing local language support to our users. The Video Platform will now fully support Dutch and Finnish languages across the entire Platform. Simply access your My Account settings to adjust your language preferences.
     • Dutch Language Support
       
     • Finnish Language Support
       
  7. Embed Playlist Objects Through the Media Chooser
     We have added a dedicated tab within the Media Chooser for Content Creators to effortlessly select and embed their Playlists within their Learning Management System. By using the LTI 1.3 integration, Playlists can be embedded without the need to enable cookies, simplifying the process when using the Media Chooser.
     
  8. Media Chooser Will Auto-Detect Gradeable Areas for Video Quiz Insertions
     To optimize the integration of Video Quizzes into the gradebook of Learning Management Systems (LMSs), the Media Chooser will only permit Video Quizzes to be embedded into gradable areas of the LMS. With this feature, grades will be accurately synced to the LMS gradebook and reduce potential user errors of insertion of a Video Quiz in an area the LMS does not support gradebook synchronization.
     • Gradeable Areas
       
     • Non-Gradeable Areas
       
  9. Simplified the Playlist Creation Process
     We have further improved the process for creating Playlists within the Video Platform. By following our step-by-step process, you can generate a personalized playlist to share or embed using the Media Chooser. For more information on how to create and share your own custom Playlists, simply visit our guide on How to Create and Share Playlists.
     
  10. Locate Video Quizzes with our Search Features
      In response to the growing use of Video Quizzes, quizzes can be easily located using the Search bar and Advanced Search Console. Content Creators will no longer be required to locate the corresponding video for a quiz and can instead search for the Video Quiz title, streamlining the workflow for quiz management.
      
      
  11. Visual Video Quiz Badge on Video Thumbnails with Quizzes
      We have added a visual enhancement to thumbnails to help users identify Video Quizzes without accessing the Media Details window for their selected media. Simply look for the Quiz indicator in the top-right corner of thumbnails to identify Video Quizzes.
      
  12. Improved Subscription Management of Hub Hardware Alert Emails
      We understand that administrators may have preferences regarding email notifications for Hub Hardware issues and alerts. To provide flexibility, Administrators can selectively enable specific email notifications based on their unique requirements.
      
      
  13. Courses and Groups Offer Distinct APIs
      With our transition into creating a distinction between Courses and Groups, we now provide separate APIs for each instance. This will give administrators results targeted toward their desired space.
  14. Video Player Keyboard Accessibility Shortcuts now Mirror YouTube
      The Video Platform has always supported keyboard accessibility shortcuts for our Video Player. We have now redesigned our accessibility keys to match YoutTube’s by recognizing the need to provide familiar and intuitive shortcuts. With this, viewers can effortlessly use keyboard shortcuts to adjust speed, video quality, volume, screen display, sidebar actions, and so much more.
      
  15. Enhanced Branding Across the Video Platform
      As we continue to grow and partner with more institutions, we’re dedicated to providing custom branding for institutions while maintaining a consistent look and feel to the Video Platform. To achieve our branding goals, we have refined our designs for buttons and dialog boxes. Future releases will focus on color schemes for default layouts, icon enhancements, and updates to our fonts.
      
• May 27, 2023

  Enterprise Video Platform Update – “Willow Tree” Released to US Zones

  Enterprise Video Platform United States Zone

  We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States. For a complete summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding release tag.