Product Updates

We have successfully pushed an update to all Panorama instances residing in the United States, Canada and the European Union.

1. New User Engagement Report

   A new User Engagement report provides real-time visual summaries of how users are engaging with Panorama. Reports include Panorama console and “widget” usage, number of times a recommended accessibility suggestion was implemented, and how often alternative formats are used.

   

2. PowerPoint Analysis Now Includes Reading Order Checks

   The PowerPoint Accessibility Analysis Engine (AAE) has been improved to perform Reading Order checks to ensure that objects displayed are in a logical reading order. This is a critical element to use within screen-readers.

   

3. New User Feedback Reporting Tool

   One of the ways we learn how our automated accessibility checks are doing is through feedback from users. Now users can provide feedback on Panorama, and more specifically how well a particular accessibility conversion performed, directly within the Panorama Console.

   

4. In addition to the above improvements, a number of fixes for specific scenarios were also improved including:
   • Improved detection of items with missing Alternative Text on PowerPoints
   • Resolved issue within the Blackboard Course Homepage where the Accessibility Gauge could fail to load.
   • Resolved issue where tagged PDFs were incorrectly listed as regular PDFs
   • Ability to replace files directly within the LTI-based application’s Accessibility Report.

We have released a new Software Capture for Apple version (version v5.1.0.0) to all instances located in the United States, Canada and the European Union. This release is specifically targeted at achieving full localization support of the Apple Capture application. From here, we will continue to add new language packs.

1. Full Localization of the Apple Capture Application to French
   The Software Capture for Apple application is now fully localizable and we are introducing support for French in this edition. Future updates will include localization support for additional languages.

We have successfully published Version 1.0 of the YuJa Video Conference for Android application to the Google Play Store. This application provides the ability to attend video conferences on Android phones and tablet devices. We are planning a similar mobile application for iOS platforms in Q2 of 2021. Click here to learn more about the new Android application.

1. Audio, Video, Screen Sharing, and Chat Capabilities

   Attend a video conference session with the ability to participate over video, audio, screen, and chat.

   

2. New Meeting Code Capability to Quickly Join a Meeting

   The web-based Video Conference application within the Meeting Info screen now provides a 7-digit Meeting Code which can be used to join a video conference within the Android application.

   

3. Screen View Supports Both Portrait and Landscape Views
   

   The Screen view is compatible with both portrait and landscape views.

   

4. Users Tab Provides Current Attendee List

   The User tab provides a listing of attendees and their current sources available. In future releases, additional participant management capabilities will be integrated into this view.

   

5. Real-Time Chat Capabilities
   

   Participate in a real-time chat session while inside a video conference session.

   

We have successfully pushed an update to all Video Conference instances residing in the United States, Canada and the European Union. This release was primarily focused on 25+ internal scalability improvements, performance of key functionality, as well as fixes and product improvements.

1. Dynamic Recording Pause and Resume

   Ability to Pause and Resume recordings dynamically during a given video conference event. Previously, it was an all-or-nothing recording capability, however now these operations can be performed as needed, as a way to skip the recording of specific sections of the video conference.

   

2. Unified Video Conference Entry Screen

   A single entry screen to enter your name, select webcam, and test mic sources makes getting into a meeting easier and faster.

   

3. Infrastructure Improvements

   Improved load detection on the server-side as a precursor to more dynamic server assignment of video conference sessions.

We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States. For a summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding tag for the most recent Canadian and EU zones release.

We have successfully pushed an update to all Panorama instances residing in the United States, Canada and the European Union.

1. Updated Institution Reporting User Interface

   The Institution-level report has been updated to provider clearer scorecards, trends indicators, and summaries. Over the upcoming releases, each report and screen will experience a similar update.

   

2. Improved Accessibility Checker for Issues That Span Paragraphs
   Improved the accessibility reporting for Microsoft Word documents with improved support for issues that span across the full paragraph.
   
3. Other Improvements
   • Accessible formats button now always fetches the latest, most up-to-date alternative formats instead of the latest versions available during the initial page load. Replacing a document now refreshes the page, to display the updated document.
   • Accessibility reports no longer show preview documents without the associated red lines (when applicable).
   • Improved compatibility of Microsoft Word contrast checking.
   • Improved the method of calculating accessibility scores for newly uploaded documents, including fixing the tendency for large and problematic documents to have an unusually high score.

We have released a new Software Capture for Apple version (version v5.0.0) to all instances located in the United States, Canada and the European Union. This releases contains over 75+ features and improvements. The highlights are summarized below.

1. Support for Up to 6 Simultaneous Audio, Screen or Video Sources
   Ability to record from multiple sources simultaneously, including up to two video sources, two audio sources and two screen sources in a single recording.



2. Improved Recording Toolbar with Audio-Level Bars
   Matching the PC-based Software Capture, the Apple Capture now has a new Recording Toolbar which also provides integrated audio-level bars.



3. Integrated Stream Upload Progress Indicators with Estimated Time and Bandwidth Speed
   After a recording, an Upload Status bar will appear providing accurate upload status information as your recording streams upload to the cloud-hosted Video Platform. Additionally, the estimated completion time and current connection speed are also added.



4. Installer Provides Error Message When Attempting to Install on Non-Compatible macOS
   We moved the minimum OS version message to the installer rather than the application file itself.
5. Dozens of Newly Audit Logged Events Including Full State Tracking of In-Progress Recording Uploads
   Administrators and our Support Staff can now view the upload progress of videos, along with dozens of newly logged audit events.



6. Proctoring Sessions Now Show Upload Progress Just Like Regular Recordings
   Just like regular recordings, proctored sessions now show the upload progress, as well as an extra reminder to not turn off your computer.



7. Streamlined Organization Search and Login Workflow
   The sign-in process has been streamlined with improved Organization search, a facility to auto-detect and pre-configure the user’s organization, and pre-selection of the Single Sign On login method.



8. Ability to Preset the Default Profile
   Users can now establish what the Default Profile for a given Software Capture installation should be.

We have released a new Software Capture for PC version (version v10.10.0) to all instances located in the United States, Canada and the European Union.

1. New On-Screen Annotation Toolbar Available for Recorded and Live Events
   A new Annotation Toolbar is now integrated into the Software Capture application. This Annotation Toolbar provides the ability to perform time-synchronized on-screen annotations, highlights, and freehand sketches in both recorded and live streamed scenarios.
2. Ability to Edit Out the Recording Toolbar to Make It Disappear Within the Final Video
   A pair of features with the Software Capture for PC application in conjunction with the Video Editor now provides the ability to make the Recording Toolbar disappear from the screen it was recorded on.
3. Enhanced IP Camera Support by Adding NDI Protocol Support
   The application’s IP camera support now is compatible with NDI compliant cameras. To learn more, visit the YuJa KB article: https://support.yuja.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051866373
4. “New Version” Notification and the Ability to Update the Application Directly within the Application
   The Software Capture application now provides an indicator when a new version is available. Additionally, integrated into the application is an installer that will download and install the latest version.
5. Streamlined Organization Search and Login Workflow
   The sign-in process has been streamlined with improved Organization search, a facility to auto-detect and pre-configure the user’s organization, and pre-selection of the Single Sign On login method.
6. Improved Low Storage Space Indicator and Warning Messaging
   In instances where the computer may be low on storage space, an indicator will be provided to the user as well as warning notifications.
7. Improved Compatibility with SonicWall VPN, Kaspersky and Other Third-Party Applications
   The COVID-19 situation precipitates a need to improve compatibility with a new host of applications including VPNs and anti-virus software. Based on customer feedback, we have reviewed and collaborated with a host of third-party vendors to improve compatibility.
8. Improved Framerate and Resolution compatibility with Logitech Cameras
   The Software Capture application now offers improved capability with several popular Logitech cameras including C920, C930e and VD0360 models.
9. Detection of Anti-Virus Quarantine Scenarios
   In situations where a third-party anti-virus software quarantines a component of the YuJa Software Capture for PC, a message will appear indicating that the Software Capture application may not be able to perform in a normal fashion.

We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States. For a summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding tag for the most recent Canadian and EU zones release. In addition to the features noted in the RC20201211 tag, the below feature was also included.

1. Streamlined Single-Sign-On Process for Externally Embedded Content
   To make the sign-in process easier for the end user, we now provide an improved authentication process when embedded content is enabled with Single-Sign-On. Now, click on the secured video and a sign-in window opens that provides the ability to authenticate with the organization’s Single Sign-On. Once authenticated, the video will auto-detect the authentication and commence playback. To learn more, visit the YuJa Support article: https://support.yuja.com/hc/en-us/articles/360059012834
   
   

We have successfully pushed an update to all Video Conference instances residing in the United States, Canada and the European Union. This release was primarily focused on 35+ internal scalability improvements, performance of key functionality, as well as fixes and product improvements.

1. Improved Video Streaming Loading

   The HTML5-based Video Conference now performs stream loading faster with a more refined user experience.

2. Clicking the Share Button as an Attendee Takes to the Most Relevant Shared Content

   To provide an attendee with an easier experience, now clicking on the Share button in the Top Bar takes them to the most relevant shared content.