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December 30, 2020
Software Capture for PC (v10.10.0) Released to All Geographic Zones
Canadian Zones European Union Zones United States Zones YuJa Software Capture - PCWe 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.
- 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. - 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. - 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 - “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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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.
- New On-Screen Annotation Toolbar Available for Recorded and Live Events
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December 19, 2020
Enterprise Video Platform – Update RC20201211 Released to US Zone
Enterprise Video Platform General Platform United States ZonesWe 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.
- 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
- Streamlined Single-Sign-On Process for Externally Embedded Content
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December 11, 2020
Video Conference Platform – Update RC20201211 Released to All Zones
Canadian Zones European Union Zones HTML5 Video Conferencing United States ZonesWe 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.
- Improved Video Streaming Loading
The HTML5-based Video Conference now performs stream loading faster with a more refined user experience.
- 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.
- Improved Video Streaming Loading
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November 14, 2020
Enterprise Video Platform – Mid-Cycle Update RC20201113 Released to All Zones
Canadian Zones Enterprise Video Platform European Union Zones General Platform United States ZonesWe have successfully pushed a mid-cycle update to all instances residing in the United States, Canada, and the European Union. This release is focused on increased scalability and performance as we look to 2021 with the need to even further scale-up infrastructure.
- Improved Cloud-Side Performance of Device Monitoring within Admin Panel and Visual Analytics Suite
With the increased load came a more definitive need to further optimize the Devices tab within the Admin Panel, as well as the Visual Analytics suite.
- Deployed Infrastructure to Move Static Asset Delivery to the Global Content Delivery Networks (Will Be Enabled Iteratively Within Video Platform Instances)
To improve global performance of Video Platform static asset resource loading (images, CSS files, etc.), this has been moved off our AWS-side infrastructure and now will load via the Content Delivery Networks. This will reduce page load times, as well as reduce sever load. This functionality will be deployed iteratively through Q4 to customer instances.
- Resolved Rare Issues Which Could Stall Loading of Notifications Panel within the Admin Panel
Deployed improvements to the Notifications tab that resolved rare issues which could cause the Notifications data to stall when being loaded.
- Added API for Hardware Hubs to Be Remotely Auto Started
The original API call did not adequately address auto-starts to devices without Profile IDs. Now, an API is available to auto-start 2U and 1U Hardware Hubs.
- Improved Cloud-Side Performance of Device Monitoring within Admin Panel and Visual Analytics Suite
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October 31, 2020
United States Instances – Enterprise Video Platform RC20201023 Released
Enterprise Video Platform United States ZonesWe 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 Canadian zones.
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October 22, 2020
Video Conference Platform – Update RC20201023 Released to All Zones
Canadian Zones European Union Zones HTML5 Video Conferencing United States ZonesWe have successfully pushed an update to all Video Conference instances residing in the United States, Canada and the European Union.
- Cleaner More Modern Interface with Improved Action Bar Capabilities
The HTML5-based Video Conference interface has a new look-and-feel that provides a cleaner interface, easier access to key capabilities, and a more intuitive navigation experience.
- New Quick Access Buttons with Click-to-Toggle Capabilities
The new Navigation Bar auto-hides to ensure the visual focus is on the video conference experience rather than the toolset. The buttons also provide handy click-to-toggle between various view modes and sharing tools.
- Improved Video Conference Recording Synchronization
This release includes over 25+ improvements to the video conference recording including audio synchronization.
- Coming Soon – Native YuJa Video Conference for Android Application
This quarter, we also anticipate introducing our beta Video Conference for Android application. This is part of a broader strategy to provide a unified, cross-device video experience for on-demand and synchronous video.
- Cleaner More Modern Interface with Improved Action Bar Capabilities
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September 12, 2020
Enterprise Video Platform – Update RC20200904 Released to Canadian and US Zones
Canadian Zones General Platform Live Streaming United States Zones Video Editor Video QuizzesWe have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in Canada and the United States. For a summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding RC20200904 tag when deployed to the EU zones.
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August 15, 2020
Video Conference Platform – Update RC20200814 Released to All Zones
Canadian Zones European Union Zones HTML5 Video Conferencing United States ZonesWe have successfully pushed an update to all Video Conference instances residing in the United States, Canada and the European Union.
- More Scalable Phone Dial-In Support with Toll-Free Access Numbers
Previously a beta feature, attendees now have the ability to dial into a video conference. While currently free, future releases will include the ability to purchase bundles of telephone access minutes.
- Streamlined Screensharing Workflow
Now screensharing is even easier with one fewer step to initiate a screenshare.
- Improved Notification Management and User Experience
Notifications now appear in a more structured manner on the right-hand-side of the video conference. Settings including notification sounds, messages and timeout, which are now configurable within the Settings dialog.
- More Scalable Phone Dial-In Support with Toll-Free Access Numbers
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August 15, 2020
Hardware Hub 1U and 2U Firmware Available
Canadian Zones European Union Zones Hardware Hub United States ZonesA new Hardware Hub maintenance release is now available that provides the following improvements:
- #171733025 – Resolved rare issue which could cause a portion of the video to record but not be playable with the audio.
- #159841557 – Upgraded firmware to be more efficiently execute on a Windows 10 operating system base configuration.
- #173822351 – Resolved issue which could cause the live stream to remain disconnected after a Hub disconnects and reconnects from the Internet.
- #173823798 – Introduced new 2U and 1U BIOS process when the unit loses power to return to a Connected state instead of requiring a power-cycle.
- #174050106 – Resolved rare issue where a multi-part video could fail to upload all parts.
- #173970211 – Resolved issue of a un-closed file handler which could occur during a live stream with an inline audio device.
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July 24, 2020
Enterprise Video Platform – Update RC20200724 Released to All Zones
Canadian Zones European Union Zones General Platform Media Management United States Zones Video EditorWe have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States, Canada and the European Union.
- Audit Log Subscriptions with Subscription Management Capabilities
Administrators can now create email subscriptions to specific Audit Log events. These events are sent in real-time to the specific users or email aliases. This enables scenarios such as a Device Sub-Administrator setting up subscriptions to be informed of all Device-level alerts for low-audio and auto-scheduling error.
- Additional Auto-Captioning Languages
The Video Platform now supports Automatic Captioning (ASR) in the following languages: English, French, Dutch, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Japanese, Hindi, Turkish, Thai, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Korean.
- Improvements to Zoom Enterprise Connector
The Zoom Connector now permits ingestion of password-protected and host-only content. Additionally, organizations with multiple Video Platform instances can now simultaneously integrate the same Zoom enterprise account into multiple Video Platform instances. - Improved Localization of Date and Time Formats
The Video Platform’s Branding tab now supports the ability to use either a Day/Month/Year or Year/Month/Day format.
- Canvas Native Integration for Non-LTI Automatic Course Provisioning, User Creation, and Roster Sync
Complementing the IMS-certified LTI integration, the Video Platform now offers native Canvas synchronization. This native API-level capability pre-populates the Video Platform with LMS-side entities without the need for an LTI launch event. The course, user and roster entities are then continually updated to match their corresponding Canvas-side entity. For information on this capability, visit the YuJa Knowledgebase Article.
- Smaller Media Now Uploads Via Multi-Part Upload
Multi-part Upload was originally implemented for larger (500MB+) content. Now the robustness of this implementation, including the ability to permit uploads to withstand intermittent or temporary Internet connection interruptions, is now available for smaller media files. - YuJa Pro Captioning Now Supports Spanish Human Captioning
Organizations using the YuJa Pro Captioning can now human-caption their content in Spanish. - Improved Performance of Media Player When Large Number of Video Embeds
The load-time and performance requirements of the Media Player has been improved to better support situations where a large number of videos are embedded into a single LMS or webpage. - Improved Video Editor’s Video Insertion
Improved robustness of video insertion into an existing video in situations where: 1) the video being inserted is a silent video or, 2) the slide or image is being inserted at the last second of the video. - Ability to Automatically Perform Auto-Captioning (ASR) Directly into Preferred Language
For organizations that would like to perform ASR in a non-English language by default, the Video Platform now provides the ability to specify their preferred default.
- Audit Log Subscriptions with Subscription Management Capabilities