Category: European Union Zone

  • October 6, 2023

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

    Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone YuJa Enterprise Video Platform

    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.
      Redesigned Media Player.
    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.
      A customized email in the Email Editor.
    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.
      A Playlist being published into multiple areas.
    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.
      Option to turn folder into Playlist in the Media Details panel.
    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
        Grid view of a course channel.
      • List
        List view of a course channel.
      • Gallery
        Gallery view of a course channel.
    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.
      Undoing a split in the Video Editor.
    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.
      Accessing the Roster tab from the System Panel.
    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.
      The option to publish recording into the Course Channel from the Create Recording panel.
    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.
  • October 6, 2023

    YuJa Himalayas Data Archiving Platform Update – “Zelkova” Released to CAN, AU and EU Zones

    Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone

    We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Himalayas Data Archiving Platform instances residing in Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This update provides a new Modeling and Forecasting Report for recurring policies, a new policy rule to delete users, and enhanced processing speeds for auto Zoom imports.

    1. Modeling and Forecasting Report Generation
      To provide admins with information regarding how recurring policies will affect their Video Platform instance, we now provide an at-a-glance summary of how the policy will affect files, users, and storage during its next run date.
      Modal Forecast of a data policy showing the number of files, users, and storage affected.
    2. New Data Policy Rule – Delete Users After a Specified Date
      Institutions with an extensive Roster list can manage user removal through our new recurring policy. By designating a date for users who haven’t logged in, the recurring policy will delete users, relocating their content to the My Media library of the policy creator’s account.
      Recurring Policy Action modal has the action type of Delete Users.
    3. Enhanced Processing Speeds for Auto Zoom Imports
      Previously, auto imports for Zoom recordings could take over an hour to appear on the Video Platform. We have reduced this time to provide recordings within 10-15 minutes. 
  • October 6, 2023

    YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform – “Opal” Version Released to US, CAN, AUS, and EU Zones

    Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone United States Zone YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform

    We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This update includes the option to enable the Lockdown App for Canvas New Quizzes, improved processing times for recordings, the option to adjust email settings at the institution level, and enhanced design and text elements across the platform. 


    1. Improved Design for the Verity Recording Panel

      The Verity Recording Panel now provides a new look and feel that seamlessly aligns with our brand development goals. Our intuitively refined design enhances the user experience, particularly when utilizing the Zoom feature.
      The Verity Recording Panel.
    2. Lockdown App now Supports Canvas New Quizzes
      Instructors who prefer to use “New Quizzes” in Canvas can now utilize the Lockdown App and its available settings to create the most reliable proctoring environment for online assessments.
      A new Quiz assessment being viewed inside the Lockdown App.
    3. Improved Processing Time for Recorded Assessments
      We’ve enhanced our processing efficiency to ensure that recorded assessments are available within the Results table in as little as a few minutes, whereas previously, instructors could have to wait up to three hours.
      A recording is selected from the Verity Results table.
    4. Adjust Email Settings at the Institution Level
      Verity provides daily emails detailing a summary of all proctored sessions submitted. This setting can now be disabled on an institutional level and available on a per-course basis.
      Option to disable emails in the Institution Settings.
    5. Delete Assessments from the Assessment Tab
      The Verity Portal offers a dedicated tab on the Automated Proctoring, Lockdown App, and Live Proctoring pages, presenting a convenient list of assessments. Instructors can access this Assessment tab for each proctoring tool, allowing them to delete assessments without the need to locate them within the LMS.
      Option to delete an assessment from the Assessment tab.
    6. Enhanced Design Elements and Text Across the Lockdown App

      To enhance the user experience, we have taken a step toward updating areas of improvement for the Lockdown App through incremental design elements and text adjustments. The refreshed UI and text have been curated to guide students through the essential proctor checks, ensuring a seamless transition into their assessments.
    7. Visual Refresh for the Verity Portal
      We have provided a new look and feel to the Verity Portal, providing a structured approach to the various Proctored Tools accessible from the left-side navigation menu. Instructors and students will be able to select their preferred tool, view setup steps, and have access to view and edit associated assessments.
      Highlight of the Verity navigation panel.
    8. Streamlined User-Friendly Updates
      As we continue to expand upon Verity, we’ve taken a close look at providing minor updates to existing features to help elevate the experience for instructors, proctors, and students. Below are some of these enhancements.

      • Microphone and Camera permissions will automatically be enabled on the Chrome browser.
      • When students register for a time slot, if only one option is available, it will be automatically selected.
      • Proctors will receive a notification if students leave a live proctoring session. 
  • September 29, 2023

    YuJa Engage Student Response System Update – “Perth” Released to US, CAN, AUS, and EU Zones

    Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone United States Zone YuJa Engage Student Response System

    We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Engage Student Response System instances residing in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This release provides our users with the option to pre-schedule Poll releases, filtering options for locating Polls and Surveys, and overall enhancements to the platform through element redesigns and bug fixes.

    1. Ability to Pre-Schedule Poll Releases
      We’re enhancing the way Creators can initiate Polls by introducing the option to schedule active Polls. This enables Creators to provide asynchronous Polls that participants can complete within a specified timeframe with the option for gradebook synchronization. To learn more about this feature, please visit our guide on Scheduling Polls for YuJa Engage.
      The option to schedule a date and time for a Poll.
    2. More In-Depth Engagement Analytics
      When sharing polls, Creators can now access the Average Engagement analytic, which displays the percentage of participants who have attempted to answer questions. Furthermore, the Participants Platform panel offers a detailed breakdown of how users access the poll, including their choice of browsers and platforms, such as Windows, Mac, or Mobile.
      Share Poll page showcasing new analytics.
    3. New Filtering Options for Locating Polls and Surveys
      IT Managers and Creators now have greater precision when locating Polls and Surveys with the help of new filtering options. These options allow users to specify their preferences, such as choosing whether to view Polls or Surveys and selecting whether they are active.
      The option to select a Poll and Whether it is active.
    4. Require Names When Participants Join Anonymously
      Previously, participants joining anonymously were not required to enter a name. In this update, we introduced a setting allowing IT managers and Creators to require participants to enter a name.
      Setting option to require participants to enter their name when joining a Poll.
    5. Enhanced Design Elements and Text Across the Platform
      To enhance the user experience, we have taken a step toward updating areas of improvement through incremental design elements and text adjustments that can help facilitate ease of navigation across the platform. We encourage IT Managers and Creators to take a look at our new design spacing, buttons, messages, and more. We thank you for your valuable feedback as we continue to roll out even more enhancements to the platform.
      Comparison between the old Poll page and the new Poll page.

    6. Bug Fixes and Optimizations
      We have optimized the performance of YuJa Engage and made several bug fixes to improve the user experience. Highlighting some of these optimizations and fixes are:

      • Resolved issues with SSO and LTI linkage.
      • Resolved issues with Polls having blank titles.
      • Resolved issues that prevented Poll questions from being shared individually.
  • September 8, 2023

    YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform – “Jackson Peak” Version Released to US, CAN, and EU Zones

    Canada Zone European Union Zone United States Zone YuJa Panorama LMS Accessibility Platform

    We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform instances residing in the United States, Canada, and the European Union. This release provides our users with a new workflow for remediating accessibility issues, a Remediation Engine that fully supports Microsoft Word issues, a refreshed Accessibility Report, custom weighting for severity types, the option to replace the original document with a generated alternative format, localization support for Dutch and Finnish languages, and so much more.

     

    1. Streamlined Workflow for Remediating Accessibility Issues
      As part of our development for Panorama’s Remediation Engine, we have taken a deep dive into how users can easily resolve issues in real time within the Accessibility Report. As a result, we are introducing a dedicated ‘Fix Issue’ feature that offers immediate insights into the current problem and practical suggestions for a resolution. After adding the necessary changes, a comprehensive list of all fixes can be reviewed before applying the changes to update the document.
      Remediating an issue.
    2. Expanded Support for Microsoft Word Remediation Engine for Inline Remediation Within the LMS
      Our previous release introduced our new Microsoft Word Remediation Engine, designed to address font-size issues in real-time within Microsoft Word documents. Building upon this, we’re expanding our remediation capabilities by allowing users to resolve more WCAG 2.1 Microsoft Word issues:

      • Contrast issues
      • Alternative text for images
      • Non-descriptive hyperlink text
    3. Refreshed Accessibility Report Interface
      We have updated the Accessibility Report with a modernized UI showcasing an organized display of issues. To accomplish this, we have made the following changes: 1) issue can be seen within the new list-style view; 2) The number of issues have been categorized by their severity; 3) Filtering options to allow users to view specific issues in each severity.

      Accessibility Report

    4. Create a Custom Weighted Scale for Severity Types
      Panorama has consistently assessed accessibility issues with Severe, Major, and Minor importance. We’re now providing administrators the option to fine-tune the weight of each severity, allowing institutions to create a more precise accessibility score aligning with their unique priorities.

      Each severity level will now uniquely influence the final accessibility score through its customized weight. For instance, if Major issues are assigned a weight of 10 and Minor issues a weight of 1, Major issues will affect the accessibility score ten times more than Minor issues. To learn more about this feature and how to set custom weights for the severity of issues, please visit our guide on Customizing Severity Weighting Settings for Panorama

      Adjusting the weight scores.

    5. Replace Original Documents with a Generated Alternative Format
      Instructors have the option to seamlessly replace the original document within their Learning Management System with a newly generated alternative format.
      Replacing a document with its alternative format.
    6. Accessibility Icons Can Be Hidden at the Course Level
      To give instructors more control over their courses, they can now disable accessibility icons at the course level. This option will prevent students and instructors from accessing the Alternative Formats menu and Accessibility Reports within their LMS but will still provide analytical tracking for the course.
      Disable icon setting at the course level.
    7. Integrate Panorama into Specific LMS Sub-Accounts for LTI 1.3
      Panorama now offers targeted integration within specific LTI 1.3 sub-accounts to accommodate institutions utilizing hierarchical sub-accounts in their LMS. This will allow administrators to only enable Panorama for their desired accounts instead of applying it to the top-level account, which would activate Panorama for all sub-accounts.
    8. The Course Setting Page Offers Access to the LMS Course
      Administrators and instructors who wish to navigate back to their course after making course-setting adjustments can, with a click of a button, navigate directly to their course.
      Accessing a course from the Course Settings page in Panorama.
    9. Local Support for Dutch and Finnish Languages
      Complementing our English, French, and Spanish localization, Panorama will now fully support Dutch and Finnish languages across the entire Platform. Simply access your settings to adjust your language preferences.
      Adjusting language settings in Panorama.
    10. Updated Colors and Icons for the Panorama Sidebar
      As part of our ongoing commitment to elevate the Panorama experience with our new branding, administrators can expect vibrant color enhancements and new icons that provide a refreshed look to the sidebar.
      Panorama sidebar.
    11. Screen Readers Can Detect When Alternative Formats Are Generated
      Users who navigate through Panorama with the help of accessibility tools will now be notified by their screen reader when an alternative format has been successfully generated.
    12. Pre-Generate Course Reports to Provide Instant Viewing of Analytics
      Similar to pre-generating institution reports, activating this feature ensures that the Course Report stays consistently up-to-date, providing institutions with large data sets instant access to their analytics.
      Pre-Generate report setting.
    13. Increased Responsiveness for the Panorama LTI App on Canvas
      To enhance Panorama’s accessibility for users who prefer utilizing their browser’s zoom functionalities, Panorama will now dynamically adapt its interface to accommodate zoom levels exceeding 100%.
  • September 5, 2023

    YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform – “Nepheline”-Post Release Update to US, CAN, AUS, and EU Zones

    Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone United States Zone YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform

    We have successfully pushed a hotfix to all instances residing in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This hotfix includes refined workflows for Canvas New Quizzes, students attempting to take a proctored assessment, ID Verification, and several optimization and bug fixes.


    1. Refined Verity Workflow for Canvas New Quizzes
      Previously, instructors were required to create a Canvas New Quiz before enabling Verity. We have refined this process to allow instructors to enable Verity as they are creating their quizzes.
      Enabling Verity in Canvas New Quizzes.
    2. Updates to the Student Workflow Interface for the Browser Extension and Lockdown App
      Text and icons are thoughtfully centered, providing a more intuitive and visually pleasing process as students prepare to access their assessments.
      Verity proctoring checklist.
    3. Refined Workflow for ID Verification
      In addition to our AI-enhanced ID verification, we offer students the convenience of capturing photos of their ID and face for manual verification by their proctors.
      Manual ID verification.
    4. Improved Facial Analysis Recognition Under Low-Light conditions
      We’ve improved our AI-enhanced ID verification to deliver faster and more dependable student identification, even in low-light conditions.
      Face ID has been detected.
    5. Optimization and Bug Fixes
      We have optimized the performance of YuJa Verity and made several bug fixes to improve the user experience. Highlighting some of these optimizations and fixes are:

      • Resolved issues related to color adjustment and user-friendly messages.
      • Enhanced the precision of Course and Institution reports.
      • Flagged events will accurately appear on recordings.
  • August 30, 2023

    YuJa Hardware Hub – “Everest” Firmware Update Now Available

    Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone United States Zone

    We have released a new Hardware Hub RCS 550 firmware that is available for update within the Devices Panel. This update provides our users with real-time health and performance monitoring and the option to publish and live stream to EnterpriseTube and CampusTube folders. 


    1. Real-Time Health and Performance Monitoring for the Hardware Hub
      The Hardware Hub is trusted for seamless, end-to-end video capture and distribution. To ensure the reliability of your device during sessions, we now offer live tracking for the performance of the Hardware Hub. View analytics such as:

      • CPU Temperature reading
      • Video streaming quality
      • Storage management
      • Hardware issues

      By monitoring the performance of the Hub, administrators will be able to take note of crucial readings to better manage their recordings.
      Device status modal for the Hardware Hub.

    2. Manage and Resolve Issues for Configured Devices
      We have added a check for source issues within the Device Status report by providing instant viewing of how many devices are experiencing issues. If any device is experiencing problems, simply click ‘Resolve Issues’ to be directed to the device configuration page, where adjustments can be made or seen for pressing issues such as connecting a device to the correct source or viewing which device has disconnected.
      Configuring an active camera connected to the Hardware Hub.

    3. Live Stream and Publish to the EnterpriseTube and CampusTube
      The Hardware Hub has previously been able to live stream and publish to Channels inside the Video Platform. We are now expanding this capability to allow users to publish to any location within their EnterpriseTube or CampusTube folders.
      Adjusting the publish location to the EnterpriseTube and CampusTube.
  • August 29, 2023

    YuJa Engage Student Response System Update – “Oxford” Released to US, CAN, AUS, and EU Zones

    Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone United States Zone YuJa Engage Student Response System

    We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Engage Student Response System instances residing in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This release provides our users with a new matching question type, a YuJa Engage desktop app for Mac Keynote presentations, and enhancements to the Engage mobile app.

     

    1. New Matching Question Type
      To further expand on our growing list of question types, Engage now offers Creators the option to include matching questions. This new question type prompts Poll Participants to pair items with predetermined options, contributing to a more engaging interactive experience.
      Matching question type being created and aswered.
    2. YuJa Engage Desktop App for Poll Integration with Apple Keynote
      The YuJa Engage desktop app is now accessible for Mac Keynote to provide users with a seamless Student Response System during live presentations. The app will allow users to integrate individual questions within their Keynote presentations while providing a comprehensive view of corresponding results. The Engage desktop app will be available for download on the App Store in the coming week. We hope you enjoy creating interactive and engaging presentations.
      The Engage desktop app.
    3. Features for the YuJa Engage Mobile App Are Now Aligned with the Web App
      To provide consistent and reliable features to the mobile app comparable to the web app, we have added and resolved many issues to enhance the overall user experience. Highlighting some of these features are: Word Cloud question type support, Hide correct answers, Thumbs up and thumbs down reactions, as well as resolved issues to allow reattempts.
      Mobile app showing rating feature and word cloud.
  • August 25, 2023

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

    Canada Zone European Union Zone YuJa Enterprise Video Platform

    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.
      Device tab in the Admin Panel.
    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.

      Device status modal for the Hardware Hub.

    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.
      Split tool being used in the video editor.
    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.
      System Panel view of campuses.
    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.
      Three custom EnterpriseTube domains.
    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.
      Adjusting the branding of the 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.
      Dialogue box showing the option to suspend user.
    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.
      Meeting details panel showing Start Session and Stop Session options.
    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.
      The Organization tab in the Admin Panel.
    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.
      Navigating to my account to access API tokens.
    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.
      Course configuration settings.
    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.
  • August 25, 2023

    YuJa Himalayas Data Archiving Platform Update – “Yoshino” Released to CAN, AU and EU Zones

    Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone YuJa Himalayas Archiving Add-On

    We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Himalayas Data Archiving Platform instances residing in Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This update provides a new recurring policy action to move files to the owner’s recycling bin,  the option to bulk restore archived media, and improved naming conventions for rules in the Policy Creator.

    1. New Recurring Policy Action – Move Files into Owner’s Recycle Bin
      Administrators can now establish a recurring policy action designed to remove content from users based on custom-set rules for the policy. Following the policy’s execution, designated content will be cleared from all locations and moved to the Content Owner’s recycling bin. Should Content Owners opt to restore their media, they will be visible across all previously published locations.
      Policy action to move files into owner's recycle bin.
    2. Bulk Restore Archived Media
      We now provide an easy approach for Content Owners aiming to restore multiple archived pieces of content. Simply select your desired archived media and restore all items simultaneously with the new Bulk Restore action.

      The option to bulk restored archived media.
    3. Improved Naming Convention for the Content Type Rule in the Policy Creator
      The Policy Creator allows admins to take advantage of reccurring jobs that can securely remove or archive items within the Video Platform. Our recent refinements ensure that rules for specific content types are clearly stated, making it easy to understand the actions that will take place.
      List of content types in the policy creator.