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• January 15, 2025

  YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – v25.1.0 Release

  Australia Zone Canada Zone Middle East Zone Singapore Zone United States Zone YuJa Enterprise Video Platform

  This week, we’re rolling out a major product update across all Enterprise Video Platform instances. The highlights for this update include an option to create your enhanced audio descriptions with our built-in editor, upload a SRT or VTT file for enhanced audio descriptions, narrate video scenes with embedded audio descriptions and automatic speech-to-text, pin frequently used folders and channels to the video platform’s sidebar, and more.

   

  1. Create Your Own Enhanced Audio Descriptions with Our Built-in Audio Description Editor
     We’re introducing a new Audio Description Editor to help institutions create and edit Enhanced Audio Descriptions directly within the Video Platform to describe scenes for those who are visually impaired. This allows for pinpoint accuracy on where you would like the Enhanced Audio Descriptions to be read, by positioning the playback bar at the desired scene and writing out your descriptions.
     
     Not sure how to describe a scene? If you have GenAI PowerPack enabled on your Video Platform, our Gen AI comes integrated with our editor to help you write enhanced descriptions with a simple click of a button.
     
  2. Upload a SRT or VTT File for Enhanced Text-to-Speech Audio Descriptions and Use Our Editor to Make Updates
     Have an SRT or VTT file ready for your Enhanced Audio Descriptions? Simply upload it directly to your video for Enhanced text-to-speech Audio Descriptions. If you need to update the file, our Enhanced Audio Description editor makes it easy to make manual adjustments. Plus, if your platform has the GenAI PowerPack enabled, you can use Gen AI to enhance and update your existing descriptions.
     
  3. The Media Player Pauses and Narrates Videos with Embedded Text-to-Speech Audio Descriptions
     In traditional cases where audio descriptions are provided, natural pauses in dialogue may not provide sufficient time to describe the scenes for those who need assistance. To address this issue, the Media Player automatically pauses videos to read your Enhanced Audio Descriptions in a natural way that provides enough time for viewers to understand the entire context of the scene.
     
  4. Pin Frequently Used Folders and Channels to the Video Platform’s Sidebar
     Easily keep track of important folders and channels by pinning them to the sidebar on the Manage Media page. In a future release, we will provide additional account-level and institutional-level customization capabilities.
     
  5. Protect Your Account With Two-Factor Authentication  
     As an institution admin, you can manage two-factor authentication on a role basis for all non-admin and admin users. This will ensure that when you or other users attempt to sign in to the Video Platform, they will be required to enter a six-digit authentication code sent to their email. By default, this feature is enabled for admins and can be managed for all roles by navigating to the Admin Panel > Platform > Platform Settings > Additional Options > Security & Privacy.
     
  6. The Authentication Page Has Been Updated With a New Modernized Interface
     If you are not logged into the Video Platform when you access a direct link, you will see our new authentication page, which is better aligned with our branding theme by providing an updated color palette and visuals.
     
  7. Instructors Can Access the Content Report for Videos Through the Media Details Window
     As an instructor and course owner, you can now easily access the Content Report for any video through its Media Details window. This will ensure when you’re in a course, you never have to manually navigate to the Content Report to see video analytics.

      

  8. More Streamlined Publishing Capabilities for Recordings
     Previously, only after creating a recording did you have the option to publish it to your desired channels and save it to personal folders. Now, you can customize the publish and save locations anytime before or after the recording by accessing the settings for the Browser Capture.
     
  9. Improved the Responsiveness for the Usage & Analytics Content Report
     We have updated the Content Report in Usage & Analytics to be more responsive on various screen sizes by adjusting spacing and alignment issues.
  10. More In-Depth Audit Logs to Track Deleted Items and Mobile Activities
      We’ve expanded our audit logs to track files that are permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin according to the retention policy.
      
• January 15, 2025

  Lecture Capture Portfolio Update – PC Capture and Apple Capture Updates – v25.1.0 Release

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Middle East Zone Singapore Zone United States Zone YuJa Lecture Capture Portfolio

  Exciting news! This week, we’re rolling out a significant product update across our Lecture Capture Portfolio! For the YuJa Software Capture for PC, this update includes improved screen reader compatibility with enhanced navigational focus, an audible countdown before recordings start, and integrated support for Kuando Busylight.

  1. Software Capture Will Automatically Switch to the Legacy Engine for ARM-Based Processors
     Currently, devices with ARM-based processors are only compatible with Software Capture’s Legacy Engine. To ensure the correct engine is always selected, Software Capture automatically detects ARM-based processors and switches to the Legacy Engine.
     
  2. Improved the Performance of Software Capture
     For this update, we have made major improvements to address dozens of defects that could affect your ability to record and upload content in more niche circumstances.

  For the YuJa Software Capture for Apple, this update includes the option to remotely update Software Capture though Video Platform, remotely stop recording from the Video Platform, and set the default resolution for video captures, as well as the new toast notification to indicate issues during recordings, and a streamlined installation process with built-in internal audio script.

  1. The Annotation Toolbar Has Been Redesigned and Includes New Features
     The Annotation Toolbar now offers more features for creating on-screen text and drawings.
     
     • Draw various shapes on your screen, such as circles, squares, and stars.
     • Use the Vanishing Pen to draw on the screen, with your annotation fading away after a few seconds.
     • Easily reverse or reapply changes with the redo and undo options.

     

  2. View Who Is Logged in on the Software Capture Application
     For institutions that utilize a single device shared among multiple users, you can now view who is signed in to the Software Capture application by clicking the profile icon.
     
• December 20, 2024

  YuJa Panorama LMS Accessibility Platform Update – v24.9.0 Release

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Middle East Zone Singapore Zone United States Zone YuJa Panorama LMS Accessibility Platform

  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Panorama LMS Accessibility Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. This update includes a new alternative format of library reference, new how-to-fix guides and tutorials for HTML content, a new option to organize content by transferring items across folders, and more.

   

  1. New Alternative Format: Create a Library Reference to Help Locate Your Reading Material
     In certain situations, such as when only a chapter of a text is provided, your readers may want the complete reference for material so they can find it on their own. To assist them, we have introduced a new Library Reference Alternative Format that allows you to include details about the reading material, such as the author’s name, date of publication, and publisher.
     
  2. New How-to-Fix Guides and Video Tutorials for HTML Content Specific to the LMS
     To make our embedded “How to Fix” guides more accessible and easier to follow, we have focused our efforts on an industry-first project to create over 90 guides and video tutorials that address HTML accessibility issues specific to D2L Brightspace, Canvas, and Moodle. This will ensure that whenever you are unsure how to resolve an issue manually, each guide is tailored to your LMS so that you can follow the steps exactly as they are shown.
     
  3. Organize Content by Transferring Items from One Folder to Another in DocHub
     With our new options for moving items between folders, organizing content in DocHub is easier than ever. You can select the content you want to move and click the Move button to transfer files or folders. Alternatively, you can simply drag and drop your items into and out of folders.
     
  4. Optimized First-Time Scans for D2L Brightspace Courses to be More Efficient
     By optimizing how we handle our API calls for D2L Brightspace, we’ve addressed throttling issues to ensure that first-time scans for newly created courses start immediately and are completed within 20 minutes or less rather than being delayed to a later date.
  5. Resolve Missing Human-Generated Caption Issues by Manually Verifying that Captions are Present for Video Content
     In cases where human-generated captions are not required or feasible for all videos, YuJa Panorama will identify the issue and allow you to override it by confirming that the video has at least auto-generated captions.
     
  6. High-Performance Administrator Audit Log to Track All Major Activities on the Platform
     In this release, we have set up our backend infrastructure to fully support in-depth audit logging for administrators to monitor user actions and changes performed on YuJa Panorama. Administrators will soon have access to the audit logs, allowing them to view users’ activities, such as deleted items, configured settings, downloaded reports, and more. Keep an eye out for the next YuJa Panorama update alert, which will provide a full-featured release of our audit logging capabilities.
  7. User-Friendly Improvements to the Remediation Process
     We have made a couple of tweaks to the remediation process to help you fix your documents more quickly.
     • Turn off the Confetti Animation: To make remediating many documents less disruptive, you can disable the confetti animation that activates after a document is remediated.
     • Updated Buttons in the Accessibility Report: The “Fix Issue” button is now the primary indicated action you can take to fix issues. If you prefer to manually know how to fix issues, the “Learn more” link replaces the “How to Fix” button, providing access to our step-by-step guides.
       
  8. Significantly Faster Accessibility Report Generation for HTML Content
     We have improved the process for generating Accessibility Reports for HTML content, ensuring reports are generated up to 60% faster.
  9. D2L Brightspace Support for Viewing “Accordion” Content in the Gradient Reader and Enhanced HTML
     We have expanded YuJa Panorama to new areas of D2L Brightspace. Now, for Content pages that organize items using an “accordion,” the Gradient Reader and Enhanced HTML formats can be generated to display content within the layout.
     
  10. Improved Capabilities for Retrieving Files in Moodle Instances Using AWS Storage
      For institutions that utilize AWS storage with their Moodle instance, we have updated YuJa Panorama to retrieve these files more accurately, allowing Accessibility Reports to be generated more consistently.

   

• December 20, 2024

  YuJa AccessNotes Note-Taking Platform Update – v24.9.0 Release

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Middle East Zone Singapore Zone United States Zone YuJa AccessNotes Note-Taking Platform

  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa AccessNotes Note-Taking Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. This update includes the option to ask AI Assistant to auto-create quizzes based on recordings, enable auto-transcript scrolling with audio playback, a new search bar in transcripts to search content, a new option to disable the audio file downloads, and more.

  1. Use GenAI to Auto-Create Quizzes Based on Your Recording to Help You Study
     Using our genAI capabilities, YuJa AccessNotes can help you replace traditional flashcard-based studying by analyzing your notes and generating self-study quizzes in multiple-choice or True/False formats. As you take the quiz, answers are provided immediately after responses, allowing you to immediately identify areas of improvement. If you didn’t perform well, you can retake the quiz, or for an additional challenge, create a new set of questions to further test your understanding.
     
  2. Enable Auto-Transcript Scrolling That Syncs with Audio Playback
     During audio playback, you will no longer be required to manually scroll through the transcript when reading along. Simply enable the new auto-scroll setting from Advanced Options > Transcript Auto-Scroll.
     
  3. Generated Transcripts Feature a Search Bar to Help Find Content
     We have provided a search bar that shows results alongside their audio timestamps to help you locate content more easily in your transcripts. You can then click on the search result to begin playing your audio note.
     
  4. Administrators Can Disable the Downloading of Audio Files
     As an administrator, you can disable audio file downloads to protect content privacy. This ensures that recordings, such as lectures or business presentations, remain accessible only within YuJa AccessNotes and cannot be downloaded to personal computers.
     
  5. Create Organized Outlines of Your Notes Using Clear Headings
     When a presentation or lecture lacks structure and a simple summary is not enough to understand the content, YuJa AccessNotes can help by generating an outline. Outlines structure entire presentations into clear, text-based formats, including headings and descriptions that summarize the discussions held in each identified audio section.
  6. Organize Content by Transferring Items from One Folder to Another
     With our new options for moving items between folders, organizing content in YuJa AccessNotes is easier than ever. You can select the items you want to relocate and click the Move button to transfer files or folders. Alternatively, you can simply drag and drop your items into and out of folders.
• December 20, 2024

  YuJa SmartSpeaker AI Platform Update – v24.9.0 Release

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Middle East Zone Singapore Zone United States Zone YuJa SmartSpeaker AI Platform

  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa SmartSpeaker instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. This update includes a new SmartSpeaker report which shows key analytics such as total requests and storage used.

  1. New YuJa SmartSpeaker Report to View In-Depth Usage Analytics
     As an administrator, you can now view your institution’s YuJa SmartSpeaker report, which includes key analytics such as the total number of requests, generated summaries, and total storage used. You can analyze these metrics over time by selecting the date range for which you want to view historical usage.
     
• December 20, 2024

  YuJa Website Accessibility Widget Update – v24.9.0 Release

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Middle East Zone Singapore Zone United States Zone YuJa Website Accessibility Widget

  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Website Accessibility Solutions instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. This update includes a new option to create and save custom profiles with your color and content adjustments.

  1. Create and Save Custom Profiles in the Website Accessibility Widget With Your Color and Content Adjustments
     We have introduced customizable profiles to give individuals with unique accessibility needs quick access to how web content should appear on specific websites. Simply select your preferred content and color adjustments and click the Save as Profile option to save them in the Profile tab.
     
• November 27, 2024

  Lecture Capture Portfolio Update – PC Capture, Apple Capture, and Hardware Hub Updates – November 2024

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Middle East Zone Singapore Zone YuJa Lecture Capture Portfolio

  We have successfully pushed an update for Software Capture for PC and Mac to all Enterprise Video Platform instances residing in Canada, the European Union, Australia, the Middle East, and Asia. The United States will be updated later this week.

  For the YuJa Software Capture for PC, this update includes improved screen reader compatibility with enhanced navigational focus, an audible countdown before recordings start, and integrated support for Kuando Busylight.

  1. Improved Screen Reader Compatibility with Enhanced Navigational Focus
     We’ve improved Software Capture’s screen reader compatibility with detailed button labels and enhanced keyboard navigation, including better focus indicators.
     
  2. Improved Accessibility with Audible Countdown Before Recordings Start
     We’ve added an option for playing the audible countdown before a recording starts to allow better recording control for users with visual impairments. Additionally, they can customize the countdown volume during setup by simply going to Application Settings > Configuration > Recording Options.
     
  3. Integrated Support for Kuando Busylight
     Administrators can connect their Kuando Busylight to their PC device and configure preferred color options on the Device page to indicate whether a recording is active, paused, not recording, or if an error has occurred.
     

  For the YuJa Software Capture for Apple, this update includes the option to remotely update Software Capture though Video Platform, remotely stop recording from the Video Platform, and set the default resolution for video captures, as well as the new toast notification to indicate issues during recordings, and a streamlined installation process with built-in internal audio script.

  1. Fleet Management Capabilities – Remotely Update Software Capture Through the Video Platform’s Device Panel
     As an administrator, you can now remotely update Software Capture for connected Mac devices within your organization through the Video Platform’s Device Panel.
     
  2. Fleet Management Capabilities – Remotely Stop Software Capture Recordings from the Video Platform
     If you’ve started a recording in Software Capture, you can now remotely stop it from the Video Platform. Once stopped, they will be automatically uploaded to your My Media folder.
     
  3. Set the Default Video Capture Resolution for Recordings
     We’ve set a default resolution for video captures that can be configured in the application settings so that it does not need to be set for each recording.
     
  4. New Toast Notifications to Indicate Issues During Recordings
     Previously, you had to close the pop-up windows after being notified of issues during recordings. Now, we’ve introduced new toast notifications that temporarily appear to alert you to any issues, ensuring you stay informed without interrupting your recording process.
     
  5. Streamlined Installation Process with Built-in Internal Audio Script
     Previously, a secondary audio installation was required to record internal audio on your Mac. Now, it is automatically included with the initial Software Capture installation.

  For the YuJa Hardware Hub, this update includes the option to start an offline impromptu recording from your Hub devices using the Delcom button or RS232 touch panel, and auto-connection for new Hub Peripherals.

  1. Better Offline Resilience to Start Impromptu Recordings With Delcom Buttons and RS232 Touch Panels
     You can now start an offline impromptu recording from your Hub devices using the Delcom button or RS232 touch panel, allowing you to manually start the recordings when your internet is unavailable or unstable.
     
     
  2. Auto-Connection for New Hub Peripherals on the Video Platform
     Previously, connecting new media devices to the Video Platform required manual source configuration after plugging them in to activate. Now, devices are automatically connected and activated upon registration.
     

   

• November 27, 2024

  YuJa Himalayas Data Archiving Add-On Update – November 2024

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

  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Himalayas Data Archiving Platform instances residing in Canada, Australia, Middle East, Asia and the European Union. This update provides a new option to search for audio files in Data Management Policies.

  1. New Option to Search for Audio Files in Data Management Policies
     You can now search for audio files within data management policies by including “content type” as a policy rule and selecting “Audio” as the type of content you’d like to locate when setting up your data policy. This allows you to view, export, or archive all your audio files on the Video Platform.
     
• November 27, 2024

  YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – November 2024

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Middle East Zone Singapore Zone YuJa Enterprise Video Platform

  We have successfully pushed an update to all Enterprise Video Platform instances residing in the European Union, Australia, the Middle East, Canada, and Asia. The United States geographic zone will be updated later this week. The highlights for this update include a brand new Browser Capture Studio UI with auto-upload, a redesigned user report, faster Grade Book’s result visualization, the option to view detailed responses of a participant or quiz question, filter Usage & Analytic reports by dates, and more.

  1. Brand New Browser Capture Studio UI With Auto-Upload Capabilities
     We’ve modernized the Browser Capture interface to streamline your recording process by including the following:
     • An updated control bar: We’ve replaced the recording control panel with a control bar featuring a modernized design, intuitive navigation buttons, and clearly labeled controls.
     • Enhanced recording experience with full-screen capture: Record in full-screen mode while simultaneously sharing both your screen and video, replacing the previous side-by-side view.
       
     • New Picture-in-Picture mode: View your current recording in a floating window that stays visible while you browse other web pages.
     • Clear countdown displayed before recording: A 3-second countdown timer is now displayed to help you prepare before recording starts.
     • Automatically upload recordings: Your recording will now be automatically uploaded to My Media folder to prevent the loss of your video content.
       
     • Streamlined post-recording workflow: After recording, you can now preview your video and update its title, save location, and publish location simply by clicking the Gear icon.
  2. Redesigned User Report Within Usage & Analytics
     We’ve modernized our User Report with a unified, more engaging interface. Key highlights of this improvement include:
     • Improved Summary Cards with a clean layout that groups related data categories together, along with integrated graphs that provide an at-a-glance overview of user statistics, including logins, watch activity, quiz completions, and device usage proportions.
     • Included precise timestamps into a user’s last watch activity for better tracking.
     • A new line graph displaying the number of user login sessions with date indicators.
     • Option to sort a user’s videos and sessions by video title, duration, views, or other metrics, allowing you to review them in your preferred order.

     

  3. Improved Grade Book’s Result Visualization for Fast and Accurate Grading
     We’ve redesigned the Grade Book’s result visualization for quick overviews and more efficient grading, including:
     • Color-coded answer statuses with easily identifiable icons for at a glance quiz results.
       
     • Introduced new answer statuses: Ungradable and Unanswered, for more accurate responses.
     • Modernized bar charts with clearer visualizations of performance on each question.
  4. Access Detailed Performance Insights for a Specific Participant or Quiz Question
     We’ve introduced new search and sort options in the Grade Book to help you view detailed responses from a specific participant or quiz question. You can now:
     • Search quiz results by participant or quiz question in the Grade Book for more focused insights.
     • Sort participants’ attempts by highest score, most recent, or first attempt to quickly find the quiz result that matches your criteria.
       
     • View detailed responses from a specific participant for all question types instead of being limited to short answer questions.
       
     • View detailed question information when reviewing results, including the question, its correct answer, and the distribution of attempts.
  5. Filter Usage & Analytic Reports by Dates
     Previously, Usage & Analytics Reports were limited to a maximum 12-month period. Now, you can filter reports by date, allowing you to customize the duration and track analytics over multiple years.
     
  6. Improved Epiphan and Extron Integration to Provide Direct Links and Embed Codes for Live Sessions in the Calendar Details
     As an Epiphan and Extron devices user, you can now access direct links and embed codes for scheduled live sessions in your Hub devices’ session calendar, allowing you to easily share the session details with participants.
     
  7. Add Shared Media Files to Your New or Existing Playlists
     If you have edit access to shared media files in your Media Library, you can now add them to your existing or new playlists from the Shared With Me folders, making it easier to access these videos. If you’re an administrator, you can also add media files from the Enterprise Tube or User Collections to your playlists.
     
  8. New User Interface to Streamline the Course Invitation Workflow and Review Invitee List
     After adding users to your course, you can now review and sort the invitee list by name or email to ensure everyone is included. Invited users will receive notifications in both the Video Platform’s notification panel and their email, directing them to the Course Invitation page to review requests.
     
  9. Newly Designed Course Invitation Pop-Up Window  
     We’ve redesigned the course invitation pop-up window that appears when users log in to the Video Platform to be more aligned with our branding by updating its colors and icons.
     
  10. New Status Labels to Track Invitation Acceptance of Invited Users
      You can now check the acceptance status of course invitations for invited users directly on the Courses & Groups page.
  11. Improved Responsiveness of Video Editor With Different Screen Sizes
      We’ve enhanced the responsiveness of the editing timeline, along with various buttons in the Video Editor, ensuring a consistent editing experience across devices and screen sizes.
      
  12. Streamlined Folder Navigation in Media Library for Single-Click File Access
      We’ve updated folder navigation in the Media Library to allow single-click access and provide clearer hover indicators for additional actions, allowing faster access to your desired media file.
      
  13. Refined Tooltips for Media Player Control Bar 
      We’ve refined the tooltips for the buttons on the Media Player control bar by providing clearer explanations when hovering over them, ensuring new Content-Creators are aware of the available features.
      
  14. Upgraded Enterprise Tube Page with Enhanced User Interface
      We’ve improved the Enterprise Tube home page with an improved user interface for a consistent browsing experience. The updates include:
      • Adjusted font sizes of login and side panel options for improved readability and focus.
      • Expanded space in the banner section to accommodate longer titles.
      • Optimized alignment for a better video overview experience.
      • New arrow buttons between banner items.

      

• November 11, 2024

  YuJa AccessNotes Note-Taking Platform Update –November 2024

  Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Middle East Zone Singapore Zone Uncategorized United States Zone YuJa AccessNotes Note-Taking Platform

  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa AccessNotes Note-Taking Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. This update includes the option to ask AI Assistant questions to clarify complex concepts, embed supplementary materials to the audio-based notes, embed personalized illustrations through whiteboard, disable waveform animation during playback, and improved responsiveness for mobile and tablet view.

  1. Ask AI Assistant Questions During Audio Playback to Clarify Complex Concepts
     With our new Gen AI integration, you can ask questions while listening to your audio playback. Simply access the AI Assistant to clarify complicated concepts, discover fun facts, or learn key details from the notes. Whatever questions you have, AI Assistant is here to help.
     
  2. Embed Supplementary Materials to Your Audio-Based Notes
     You can now import supplementary materials, including slides, PDFs, and images, directly into your audio-based notes, ensuring that all relevant resources are easily accessible alongside your notes for a more organized learning experience.
     
  3. Embed Personalized Illustrations With Our New Whiteboard
     You can now add personalized illustrations through the whiteboard, including drawings, shapes, text, images, or embedded websites to visually capture complex concepts during note-taking. Additionally, you can import predesigned icons or symbols from the library to better organize your notes.
     
  4. New Option to Disable Waveform Animation During Audio Playback
     If waveform animation is no longer needed, we’ve added a new setting that lets you disable it for audio playback.
  5. Improved Responsiveness for Mobile and Tablet View
     We’ve updated the AccessNotes interface for improved responsiveness with various screen sizes, allowing you to access your Audio-Based notes on web, mobile, or tablet devices with a consistent layout.