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September 9, 2025
YuJa EqualGround Accessibility Governance Platform Update – v25.6.0 Release
Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Geographic Zone Middle East Zone Product Singapore Zone United States Zone YuJa EqualGround Accessibility Governance PlatformWe’ll be rolling out updates to all YuJa EqualGround Accessibility Governance Platform instances over the next few weeks. This release introduces comprehensive asset tracking through the new Inventory tab, enhanced Policy Engine capabilities with complex rule logic and streamlined website assignment, and improved issue management with visual badges for new problems and detailed fix explanations.
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New Inventory Tab Provides Comprehensive Asset Tracking Across Website Pages
Organizations will now be able to monitor all web assets, including images, videos, CSS files, and JavaScript resources, through the new Inventory tab, which automatically catalogs every asset discovered during website scans. Administrators can expand table rows to view exactly which pages contain specific resources, helping teams maintain better oversight of their digital assets and identify optimization opportunities.
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The Policy Engine Will Support Complex Rule Logic
YuJa EqualGround’s Policy Engine will enable administrators to create content detection rules using flexible AND/OR logic connectors when combining criteria, with a visual logic preview showing how the implemented conditions will function during scans.
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Enhanced Policy-to-Website Assignment Streamlines Workflow Management
Administrators will be able to link policies to specific websites through an intuitive interface that pre-populates available sites and includes search functionality for quick selection. The enhanced workflow includes table-based management and a review page to confirm policy assignments, creating a more streamlined experience for managing policy applications across multiple websites.
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Distinguish New Issues from Previously Detected Problems with Visual Badges
Accessibility issues that are discovered during scans now display a “New” badge to help administrators differentiate fresh problems from previously identified issues.
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Expanded Issue Explanations Clarify Accessibility Fix Requirements
Proposed fixes for accessibility issues will now include detailed “Why This Matters” explanations and specific WCAG references to help administrators understand the importance and compliance requirements of each issue.
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Identify New and Modified Content with Enhanced Page Tracking
Web page and document tables now include a Date Added column that identifies newly discovered content and previously scanned pages with recent modifications, so administrators can focus their accessibility reviews on fresh content and updated pages that may require immediate attention.
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Exclude Cookie Popups from Accessibility Issue Detection
YuJa EqualGround can now automatically dismiss cookie consent pop-ups to ensure accessibility issues are only detected within the actual website content.
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Score Calculation Breakdowns Provide Details for Accessibility, Metrics
Administrators will be able to view comprehensive calculation breakdowns for accessibility scores through expandable category sections that display total checks performed, severity distributions, and occurrence counts. Each organization has unique requirements for how accessibility issues should be weighted and scored, and detailed breakdowns help teams understand how YuJa EqualGround’s customizable scoring models align with their specific priorities and institutional standards.
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Control Dynamic URL Scanning During Website Crawls
Administrators can now choose whether to include URLs with query parameters during website crawling. This toggle helps organizations manage crawl scope by focusing on static pages or including dynamically generated content based on their specific scanning needs.
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Bulk Scanning Will Be Available for Multiple Page Groups
Organizations can now select and scan multiple page groups simultaneously, eliminating the need to initiate individual scans for each group. The enhanced interface maintains the “Scan” option when multiple groups are selected, streamlining accessibility assessment workflows for websites with complex organizational structures.
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Access Historical Usage Reports Directly in the Admin Portal
Administrators will be able to access all previous monthly usage email reports within YuJa EqualGround’s admin portal and receive an automatic pop-up with the latest usage data on their first login each month.
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September 6, 2025
YuJa Panorama LMS Accessibility Platform Update – v25.6.0 Release
Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Geographic Zone Middle East Zone Product Singapore Zone United States Zone YuJa Panorama LMS Accessibility PlatformWe’re rolling out updates to all YuJa Panorama LMS Accessibility Platform instances over the next few weeks. This release will introduce professional document remediation services through the new DocAssist module, a redesigned issue fixing workflow for faster remediation, expanded HTML accessibility checks with automated fixes, historical usage report access in the admin portal, and enhanced security features including multi-factor authentication. Additional updates include support for .htm file scanning, bulk image alt text updates for Canvas, alternative text history tracking, and streamlined user management capabilities across all major LMS platforms.
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New HTML Accessibility Checks Expand Coverage to Additional Standards
YuJa Panorama will now detect 10 new HTML accessibility issues with automated remediation options, helping institutions identify and resolve previously undetected barriers in their HTML content.
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Deprecated Inline Tags: Automatically identifies and provides replacement options for blink, font, and marquee tags.
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Deprecated Head Tags: Detects basefont tags in document head sections with automatic removal upon confirmation.
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Unique ID Attributes: Flags duplicate ID attributes across documents with text field remediation for new unique IDs.
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Unique Accesskey Attributes: Identifies duplicate accesskey values with single-character replacement options.
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Unique Frame/Iframe Titles: Detects duplicate frame titles with text field remediation for unique descriptions.
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Button Text Requirements: Ensures buttons have discernible text with aria-label field remediation options.
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Mobile Scaling Protection: Removes user-scalable=”no” restrictions from viewport meta tags automatically.
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Proper List Structure: Converts non-list-item elements within lists to proper li tags automatically.
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List Item Containment: Provides multiple remediation options for li elements outside proper list containers.
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Document Language Specification: Ensures root html tag elements have required lang attributes with language selection options.
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Request Professional Document Remediation Services Through New DocAssist Module
Institutions can streamline complex accessibility remediation by leveraging YuJa’s team of professional accessibility specialists or streamlining internal workflows through a centralized request system. This service addresses the growing challenge of meeting strict accessibility compliance deadlines while managing limited staff resources, allowing institutions to focus their internal teams on strategic initiatives rather than time-intensive document fixes. The dedicated DocAssist admin panel provides complete visibility into remediation requests, progress tracking, and completion status, while automatically updating finished documents in their original LMS locations to eliminate the manual file replacement process that often creates versioning confusion and workflow bottlenecks.
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Access Historical Usage Reports Directly in Admin Portal
Administrators will be able to access all previous monthly usage email reports within YuJa Panorama’s admin portal. On their first login each month, administrators will receive a popup displaying the latest usage data, helping ensure they stay informed about their institution’s accessibility progress without interrupting their workflow.
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Navigate Through Accessibility Issues Faster with Redesigned Workflow
The accessibility issue remediation process’s redesigned workflow provides a bulk remediation capabilities that can handle multiple issues simultaneously. The new interface will allow users to stage corrections across issues, navigate between issues using arrow buttons, and automatically advance to the next issue after each resolution, reducing the time typically spent on document accessibility compliance across both WYSIWYG content and files.
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Enable Manual Dismissal of Accessibility Issues During Remediation
Administrators will be able to enable a setting that allows users to manually dismiss accessibility issues from the accessibility report, providing flexibility to skip remediation for specific cases.
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Automate Image Alt Text Updates Across Entire Canvas Courses
Canvas administrators will be able to upload CSV files containing context ID, filename, and alternative text to automate image alt text replacement across multiple courses simultaneously. This new Actions sidebar feature includes file validation, search and filtering capabilities, and real-time table updates to track bulk alternative text modifications.
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Support for .htm File Scanning Across LMS Platforms
YuJa Panorama will now scan .htm files across all LMS platforms and generate alternative formats for this common file type. Students will be able to access alternative formats for .htm files just like other supported document types.
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Improved Issue Highlighting Accuracy in Document Accessibility Reports
Accessibility issue highlighting in DOCX and PPTX files will now pinpoint the exact location of problems with improved coordinate accuracy. This eliminates cases where highlighting boxes appeared in incorrect sections, making it easier for users to identify and remediate specific accessibility issues within document previews.
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Add and Edit User Names During Account Creation and Management
Administrators will now be able to enter first and last names when manually creating users and edit existing user names through roster management. This update also supports CSV uploads with optional First Name and Last Name columns for bulk user creation with complete name information.
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Filter Reports by Academic Year with Multiple Term Selection
Administrators will be able to select multiple terms when filtering console reports, providing accurate academic year data without including outdated courses from previous years. This update supports multi-select functionality across all report types and includes additional filtering options for accounts, impact types, and websites, depending on the report.
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Enhance Login Security with Multi-Factor Authentication for Manual Login Accounts
Administrators will be able to enable multi-factor authentication for manual login accounts, requiring users to set up and enter one-time passwords after entering their username and password.
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The Immersive Reader Will Display Only Link Text Without Raw URLs
The Immersive Reader will now display only the descriptive text of hyperlinks instead of reading both the link text and the full URL address, creating a cleaner reading experience by eliminating lengthy URL announcements that can disrupt content flow.
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Support SSO Role Mapping for Multiple Roles Separated by Commas
SSO role mapping will now support multiple role names separated by commas in the text box, allowing institutions to map several customized role types simultaneously. This update provides greater flexibility for institutions with complex role structures in their SSO-SAML configurations.
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Ability to Disable User Accounts Without Losing Historical Data
Administrators will be able to disable user accounts instead of permanently deleting them, preserving user data while removing access to Panorama features. Disabled users will be hidden from roster management, enrollment workflows, and notification filters.
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Collect Detailed Feedback for Lower NPS Scores to Improve Product Experience
Users who submit NPS scores of 7 or below will now see a description box asking for additional feedback about their experience to help identify specific areas for improvement while maintaining the existing survey flow.
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September 5, 2025
YuJa SmartSpeaker Vocalization Module – v25.6.0 Release
Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Geographic Zone Middle East Zone Modules Singapore Zone United States Zone YuJa SmartSpeaker Vocalization ModuleWe 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 expanded Canvas New Quizzes support for read-aloud functionality and automatic AI tool disabling during quiz-taking across all major LMS platforms to maintain assessment integrity while preserving accessibility features.
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SmartSpeaker Will Be Available in Canvas New Quizzes
The YuJa Panorama Browser Extension will now enable SmartSpeaker functionality within Canvas New Quizzes, allowing students to have quiz content read aloud during assessments. SmartSpeaker will support reading both question text and student answers within text boxes and other question types.
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Auto-Disable AI Tools During Quizzes to Maintain Assessment Integrity
SmartSpeaker will automatically disable AI features like summarization and translation when students are taking quizzes across all major LMS platforms. This setting ensures assessment security by preventing students from using AI tools that could provide unfair advantages during exams while maintaining read-aloud functionality for accessibility.
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September 5, 2025
YuJa Structural Remediation Max Module Update – v25.6.0 Release
Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Geographic Zone Middle East Zone Modules Singapore Zone United States Zone YuJa Structural Remediation Max ModuleWe’re pushing an update to all YuJa Structural Remediation Max Module instances residing in the United States, Canada, European Union, and Australia. Over the next few weeks, key updates you’ll see will include the introduction of comprehensive tag management capabilities that enable manual PDF tag manipulation without external software and new administrator controls to restrict module access by user and role for strategic credit management.
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Advanced Tag Management Tools Provide Complete PDF Structure Control
Structural Remediation Max will now support comprehensive tag manipulation, allowing users to create complex document structures without external software. These advanced tagging capabilities provide the granular control needed to ensure PDFs meet full accessibility compliance standards.
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Manually Add New Tags: Users will be able to manually add new tags within Structural Remediation Max, enabling the creation of complex accessibility structures like lists from scratch. When newly added tags cover multiple existing tags completely, they’ll automatically merge into the new tag, creating cleaner document structures.
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Split Single Tags into Multiple Elements: Complex text blocks can now be broken down into multiple separate tags, allowing users to create proper heading hierarchies and list structures.
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Retag Entire Document Zones with Advanced Zone Detection: The new Zone Detector will allow users to select and retag entire sections of a document, automatically generating appropriate tag structures for complex layouts.
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Faster Re-tagging Performance for Previously Tagged PDFs: Re-tagging operations on documents that already contain accessibility tags will process significantly faster, reducing wait times when making structural adjustments.
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Ability to Restrict Access by User and Role
Administrators will now be able to control which users and roles can access Structural Remediation, helping institutions strategically manage credit use.
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September 3, 2025
YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform Update – v25.6.0 Release
Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Geographic Zone Middle East Zone Product Singapore Zone United States Zone YuJa Verity Test Proctoring PlatformOver the next few weeks, YuJa Verity will receive several new updates, including comprehensive application monitoring and control capabilities for lockdown assessments, expanded third-party assessment integrations, automated identity verification flagging, a more streamlined setup process for managed Chromebooks, and more.
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Comprehensive Application Monitoring and Control for Lockdown Assessments
YuJa Verity will now provide complete visibility and control over applications during lockdown assessments through a redesigned approach that offers flexible security options:
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Default Application Blocking: All applications are blocked by default, eliminating the need for manual configuration
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Detailed Activity Logging: View comprehensive logs of all applications opened, closed, or running during sessions
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Specific Application Identification: See exact names of blocked programs instead of generic “blocked application” messages
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Flexible Management Options: Choose between comprehensive blocking, selective allowlists, or detailed monitoring based on institutional needs
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Expanded Third-Party Assessment Integration Support
YuJa Verity will significantly expand its third-party assessment capabilities, adding support for multiple new platforms to provide institutions with comprehensive proctoring options across diverse academic disciplines. All integrations support both Extension and Lockdown proctoring methods, maintaining consistent security protocols while streamlining the testing workflow for both instructors and test-takers:
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VHL: Language learning assessments
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ZyBooks: Programming and computer science coursework
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WWNorton – Educational content and assessments across multiple subject areas
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Labyrinth eLab: Specialized laboratory and technical training assessments
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Macmillan Achieve: Comprehensive academic content and testing solutions
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WeBWorK: Mathematics and STEM problem sets with automated grading
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Wiley: Textbook-integrated assessments and course materials
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MyOpenMath: Open-source mathematics assessment platform
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uCertify: Professional certification and skills-based testing
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Automated Flagging for ID and Face Verification Mismatches
AI-powered identity verification will now automatically create flags when there’s a mismatch between a test-taker’s face and their submitted ID document. The system will handle different verification scenarios intelligently, creating flags when switching from AI to manual verification in bypass mode or when mismatches are detected during automated processing.
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Website Access Controls Will Now Apply to Mobile Assessments
Website access restrictions will now function consistently across all YuJa Verity platforms, including the Mobile Lockdown App. Mobile test-takers will be automatically redirected when attempting to navigate to non-approved URLs, maintaining the same level of security whether they take assessments on desktop or mobile devices.
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Proctor Group Options Now Reflect Institution-Level Availability
The Live Session Setup will now automatically disable the “Proctoring Group” option for institutions that don’t have access to YuJa proctors, and guide instructors toward available proctoring options to ensure they can only select services active for their institutional setup.
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Enhanced Setup Guidance Through In-App Visualizer Notifications
Administrators and instructors using Canvas, D2L, and Moodle will receive banner notifications within the Verity LTI app when the theme or plugin isn’t installed. This will help ensure a seamless student experience by directing users to install the appropriate components, even before all integrations are fully configured.
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Explore a Marketplace of Platform Additions to Enhance Your Experience
When it comes to maximizing your institution’s educational technology capabilities, there’s a wide range of YuJa products available to complement your proctoring platform. The Marketplace will provide a one-stop destination to discover other YuJa solutions like YuJa Panorama LMS Accessibility Platform, YuJa Engage Student Response System, the Lumna Video Platform, and more, that work alongside YuJa Verity to meet your institution’s needs. When something catches your eye, contact your dedicated Customer Success Manager to learn more and get everything set up.
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Ability to Select Calculator Type During Assessment Setup
Instructors will now be able to choose between standard and scientific calculators when configuring assessments, providing greater flexibility to match calculator functionality with test requirements.
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Streamlined Chromebook Setup for Managed Guest Sessions
Administrators will be able to enable a new setting that automatically handles incognito requirements for managed Chromebooks where test-takers don’t have access to these controls. This eliminates setup barriers for institutions using managed devices while maintaining full security functionality for web traffic monitoring and tab restrictions.
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Quarterly NPS Survey Will Collect Administrator Feedback
Administrators will receive a quarterly Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey to gather feedback on platform satisfaction and administrative experience. This will help improve YuJa Verity based on direct administrator input.
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August 21, 2025
YuJa Engage Student Response System Update – v25.6.0 Release
Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Geographic Zone Middle East Zone Modules Singapore Zone United States Zone YuJa Engage Student Response SystemThis release enhances the PowerPoint integration experience with streamlined workflows and improved presenter controls and introduces automated monthly usage reports that deliver key platform insights directly to administrators via email.
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Enhanced PowerPoint and Keynote Integration Streamlines Presentation Workflows
Both PowerPoint and Keynote plugins deliver significant workflow improvements and enhanced user control:
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Improved UI Experience: Expanded from simple question title slides to full-width screenshot slides that capture complete question and activity details.
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New Workflow Option: In addition to inserting individual question slides, users can now insert all questions into a single slide. The Release button then publishes all questions at once for streamlined activity management.
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Presentation Page Redesign: Enhanced the in-presentation experience to match the web application’s design style, providing a consistent and modern interface.
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Controlled Question Sharing: Previously, questions were shared automatically when presenting slides. Now, presenters have full control to decide when to share or stop sharing questions and activities.
Additional PowerPoint Plugins updates include:
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Enhanced User Guide: Added tutorial videos and intuitive visuals to make installation and updates easier to follow.
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Refined Menu Design: Updated menu icons to align with the company design system, and removed ribbon menus to minimize confusion and create a cleaner interface.
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Monthly Usage Reports Will Be Automatically Emailed to Platform Administrators
Administrators will receive automated monthly email reports highlighting platform usage and trends. Emails will provide administrators with at-a-glance insights into platform performance and user engagement.
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August 19, 2025
Lecture Capture Module Update – PC/Mac Capture and Hardware Hub Updates – v25.6.0 Release
Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Geographic Zone Middle East Zone Product Singapore Zone United States Zone YuJa Lecture Capture ModulePC Software Capture
Over the next few weeks, we’ll roll out updates to Software Capture for PC. This update focuses on enhanced user experience and system reliability with automatic updates enabled by default, improved session monitoring through toolbar timer displays, and streamlined administrator tools.
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Automatic Updates Ensure Latest Features and Updates
YuJa Software Capture for PC will now automatically update by default, ensuring users always have the latest improvements and security fixes without manual intervention. Users who prefer to control update timing can opt out through application settings, providing flexibility while maintaining optimal software performance for most installations.
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Recording Timer Added to Toolbar for Improved Session Monitoring
The recording toolbar will now display a timer showing elapsed recording time to provide visibility into session duration without accessing the confidence monitor.
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Enhanced System Monitoring Helps Prevent Recording Disruptions
When CPU resources reach critical levels, PC Capture will log events to the audit trail for administrator review, helping prevent crashes and frozen screens by alerting IT staff to potential hardware issues.
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Streamlined Audit Logs Improve Readability
Audit logs will now display simplified device names like “Screen 1” and “Camera 2” instead of technical file IDs, while reducing technical details that are primarily useful for support troubleshooting to create a cleaner, more user-friendly experience for administrators.
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Screen Selection Previews Simplify Display Configuration
A new screen selection preview will allow users to quickly verify which display they’ve chosen, eliminating guesswork when configuring multi-monitor recording setups.
Mac Software Capture
For YuJa Software for Apple, this update will deliver enhanced workflow efficiency and recording precision with automatic updates enabled by default, direct one-click access to My Media in the Lumina Video Platform, and new application window recording capabilities.
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Enable Automatic Updates by Default for Optimized Performance
Updates will now be automatically installed to help ensure users benefit from the latest bug fixes and feature improvements. An opt-out setting will be available for users who prefer manual update control.
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Direct ‘My Media’ Access Streamlines Content Management
A new button will provide one-click access to My Media in the Lumina Video Platform, automatically logging users in and eliminating the need to navigate separately between applications for content management.
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Application Window Recording Provides Focused Content Capture
Users can now record specific application windows instead of the entire screen, offering more precise content capture and reducing distractions from other desktop activities during recording sessions.
Hardware Hub
This Hardware Hub update will significantly expand device compatibility and management capabilities with support for NDI sources in Hub Profiles and unlimited device connections.
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Flexible Device Management Expands Recording Capabilities
The YuJa Hardware Hub will now support adding any connected device, including NDI cameras and USB peripherals, replacing the previous limitation to just three PCI devices. Users will be able to see and manage all connected hardware through an updated interface for more versatile recording setups.
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August 13, 2025
YuJa Lumina Video Platform – v25.6.0 Release
Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Geographic Zone Middle East Zone Product Singapore Zone United States Zone YuJa Lumina Video PlatformThe YuJa Enterprise Video Platform is now the YuJa Lumina Video Platform. The name reflects the platform’s role in providing clear insights and enhanced user experiences. Over the next few weeks, we’re rolling out significant improvements to multi-campus management, video processing performance, and analytics capabilities. Key highlights include streamlined umbrella system administration with unified campus navigation, dramatically faster video editing with up to 8x speed improvements for cut operations, and enhanced analytics featuring heat map visualizations and folder-based reporting.
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Accelerated Video Processing Delivers Dramatically Faster Cut Operations
Video editing cuts will now process significantly faster, making quick content edits far more efficient for content creators. The enhanced cut functionality transforms editing workflows with substantial performance improvements—processing time for hour-long videos with multiple cuts can be reduced from 15 minutes to just 2 minutes. This update allows content creators to quickly trim and refine their videos, eliminating lengthy processing delays that previously interrupted productive editing sessions.
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Video Engagement Heat Map Visualizes Course Activity Patterns
A new heat map report in Usage & Analytics provides visual insights into video viewing patterns across courses, allowing administrators and instructors to quickly identify engagement trends by student. The interactive visualization shows how students interact with course videos, with downloadable data for deeper analysis and reporting needs.
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Explore a Marketplace of Platform Additions to Enhance Your Experience
When it comes to maximizing your video platform capabilities, there’s a wide range of specialized tools and integrations available to meet your unique needs. The Marketplace will provide a one-stop destination for platform enhancements. Browse the catalog of solutions and discover what works best for your institution. When something catches your eye, contact your dedicated Customer Success Manager to learn more and get everything set up.
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Folder-Based Analytics Provide Comprehensive Content Insights
Usage & Analytics will now support detailed reporting for both regular and shared folders, allowing instructors to track engagement patterns beyond traditional course channels. The enhanced Content report features dropdown filtering to select videos from specific folders or courses, with location-specific analytics that show where and how content is being accessed across the platform.
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Updated Umbrella System Structure Streamlines Multicampus Management
Parent institution IT managers will now have complete administrative access across all campus organizations through a simplified role structure. A new campus navigation dropdown in the top bar will enable seamless switching between institutions, providing unified oversight and control from a single interface.
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Streamlined RTMP Management with a Refreshed Interface
The RTMP Streams admin page now features an updated design aligned with the platform’s design system, including improved table layouts and clearer navigation. Enhanced explanatory content helps administrators better understand RTMP functionality, with a comprehensive UX overhaul coming in future releases.
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August 13, 2025
YuJa FeedbackFlow Assessment Module Update – v25.6.0 Release
Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Geographic Zone Middle East Zone Product Singapore Zone United States Zone YuJa FeedbackFlow Assessment PlatformRolling out over the next few weeks, this update introduces group-based assessments with collaborative workflows and group feedback. This includes a streamlined setup, intuitive collaboration, enhanced instructor oversight, and flexible team dynamics.
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FeedbackFlow Group Assessments Enable Collaborative Student Evaluation
FeedbackFlow will now support group-based assessments where students collaborate on responses and submit feedback as a team. Key features will include:
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Automatically connects course rosters and allows flexible group creation through manual assignment or random distribution for a streamlined setup.
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Students seamlessly join or create groups and work together on shared responses without workflow friction for more intuitive collaboration.
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Complete visibility and control over group formation, assessment management, and collaborative progress across multiple courses for enhanced instructor oversight.
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Groups can build on each other’s work with collaborative editing and submission updates that preserve the team-based process to create flexible team dynamics.
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August 6, 2025
YuJa EqualGround Accessibility Governance Platform Update – v25.5.0 Release
Australia Zone Canada Zone European Union Zone Geographic Zone Middle East Zone Product Singapore Zone United States Zone YuJa EqualGround Accessibility Governance PlatformOver the next few weeks, we’ll update YuJa EqualGround with new features and capabilities. Key updates will include a website accessibility widget for enhanced user experience, automated monthly usage reports for administrators, and comprehensive audit logging with daily activity tracking. Additional improvements include TYPO3 plugin integration, flexible scoring models for customized assessments, streamlined SEO remediation with automated fix proposals, integrated marketplace access, and enhanced team and role management capabilities with simplified workflows.
- The EqualGround Website Accessibility Widget is Now Available
Organizations will now be able to deploy EqualGround’s Website Accessibility Widget directly on their websites, enabling visitors to customize content display and color adjustments to improve readability and viewability.
Users will have access to predefined accessibility profiles or they can create and personalized profiles that will automatically apply to future visits. The draggable widget interface ensures convenient access without disrupting site design.
The widget will also identify and provide alternative format options for documents found on web pages, creating a comprehensive accessibility solution for all site visitors.
- EqualGround WebFlow Accessibility Module Now Available
A new EqualGround module will support web app scanning, including for single-page applications. The module will offer:
- Real-time accessibility checking for web applications as users interact with dynamic content
- Workflow recording capabilities to identify issues across every state and user journey within applications
- Automated scheduled replay scans for routine accessibility monitoring without manual intervention
- Complete reporting functionality similar to website scanning, ensuring full visibility into accessibility compliance across interactive experiences
- Real-time accessibility checking for web applications as users interact with dynamic content
- TYPO3 Plugin Now Available for Direct CMS Integration
YuJa EqualGround will offer a new plugin for TYPO3, a popular open-source content management system, which will provide seamless access to accessibility scanning directly within the TYPO3 backend. This will enable content creators to identify and address issues without disrupting their workflow.
- Monthly Usage Reports Will Be Automatically Emailed to Platform Administrators
Administrators will receive automated monthly email reports highlighting platform usage and trends. Emails will provide administrators with at-a-glance insights into platform performance and user engagement.
- Comprehensive Audit Log Provides Daily Activity Reports
Administrators will gain access to a detailed audit log that tracks and categorizes all platform activities within their organization through a dedicated activity sidebar. The system will generate comprehensive daily reports showing key metrics and events, while advanced filtering capabilities will enable quick searches for specific website activities or disabled sites.
- New Document Issues Report to Provide Organization-Wide Accessibility Oversight
Users will gain access to a comprehensive Document Issues Report that provides visibility into accessibility problems across all documents at the organization, website, and individual webpage levels. The new issues tab will follow the familiar format of existing SEO reports, making it easy to search and navigate document-specific accessibility concerns.
- Flexible Scoring Models Enable Customized Accessibility Assessments
Administrators will be able to choose from a variety of scoring rubrics to align accessibility scoring with their organization’s specific standards and priorities. Each model will allow for weight adjustments and custom issue severity settings to help ensure scores reflect what matters most to individual institutions.
- Streamlined SEO Issue Resolution with Automated Fix Proposals
Users will be able to access “Propose Fix” functionality for all SEO issues identified during website scans, matching the remediation capabilities already available for accessibility concerns. This enhancement will provide instant, actionable solutions for SEO problems, enabling web teams to resolve issues quickly without requiring specialized technical expertise.
- Integrated Marketplace Access for Enhanced Platform Capabilities
With this update, users will gain access to an integrated marketplace for seamless browsing and selection of additional tools and services.
- Institution-Level DocHub Folder Management and Default Settings
Administrators will now be able to configure default folder structures at the institution level within DocHub, ensuring consistent document organization across all users. New users will automatically inherit these predefined folder settings, while administrators retain the ability to add and delete folders as organizational needs evolve.
- Permanent User Deletion Added for Streamlined Roster Management
Administrators will be able to permanently delete users from the platform both through bulk selection checkboxes and individual action menus within the roster management interface.
- Simplified Team and Role Management
Administrators will benefit from a streamlined two-step team configuration process that separates member selection from access management, enhanced team overview with total website access counts, and improved user creation with team assignment and duplicate email validation. The redesigned role management features unique name validation and streamlined filter interfaces for more straightforward navigation.
- Quarterly NPS Survey Will Collect Administrator Feedback
Administrators will receive a quarterly Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey to gather feedback on platform satisfaction and administrative experience. This will help improve YuJa EqualGround based on direct administrator input.
- The EqualGround Website Accessibility Widget is Now Available