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 instances residing in the United States, Canada and the European Union. This release focuses on adding additional participants on video, improving connection stability and improving speaker detection.

1. Expansion of Gallery View to Allow 25 Users with the use of Pagination
   Continuing our efforts to facilitate large user Video Conference sessions, the Gallery View has been updated to show up to 25 users to a page. Working in conjunction with our enhanced speaker detection.
   
2. Improved Speaker Detection
   A new speaker logic was implemented to more accurately recognize the direct speaker, as opposed to catching background noise, bringing the speaker to the main view. In addition, this improvement will lower CPU usage, allowing your device to perform at a more optimal level.
   
3. Updated UI to Mirror Performance Optimization and Enhanced Speaker Detection Logic
   Adding the use of pagination to make better use of the space and colored indicators to indicate who is speaking.
4. Support Video Conference Access via Microsoft Edge
   We are pleased to announce our compatibility with Microsoft Edge. In addition to Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari, users will now be able to launch and access Video Conference sessions with Microsoft Edge.
5. Enhance Responsiveness of Media Sources
   To improve the user experience, the audio and video source can be toggled on/off in a seamless manner, allowing users to quickly and easily participate in the discussion.
   
6. Improve Stability of Video Conference Sessions
   Through a bundle of changes, including the use of a dedicated server and a centralized connection state store, users will now experience fewer connection-related issues and faster response times when utilizing source selection toggles.

We have successfully pushed our monthly update to all instances residing in Canada and European Union. This release includes a myriad of 150+ new features and smaller improvements including an enhanced Visual Search experience, new Video and Image Cognition analysis, ASR-based language translation, new 360 image capabilities, more digital asset management tools, and much more! This will be released to the United States zones next Friday.

Additionally, we are actively working on an enhanced Deployment and Versioning Architecture (code-named Quicksilver) to provide rolling updates, zero scheduled down-time (even during monthly updates!), and selective updates that can span successive versions. While we are proud that our customers were not adversely impacted by any unscheduled down-time during the COVID-19 pandemic, our Architecture Team continues to push the envelope for our partner institutions.

1. New Interactive Transcript that Allows Viewers to Follow Along
   The Media Player has been updated to offer an additional video playback experience. Viewers are able to view the transcript and follow along closely as the transcript highlights the section while the video progresses.
   
   Viewers can also interact with the transcript in real-time by selecting a point within the transcript to jump to that part in the video. Additional accessibility options to zoom-in to the text transcript and download the content are also integrated into the Interactive Transcript experience. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
   
2. New Image Cognition Analysis and Tagging for Uploaded Images
   To make image content more easily searchable, a new Image Cognition Analysis tool will automatically perform image analysis of uploaded images and add Metadata tags.
   
   The process allows images to be analyzed and appropriate tags to be added, allowing Content Owners to easily search through content, while optimizing time spent on manually adding Metadata tags. To enable this feature, please reach out to your Customer Success Manager.
   
3. New Video Cognition Analysis Tool Can Generate Searchable Tags Describing the Visual Content
   Video Cognition integrated with advanced Machine Learning (ML) models now complements our existing audio-based metadata generation capabilities. Content Owners can choose to have their videos analyzed by an advanced machine learning (ML) model to automatically add Metadata tags.
   
   Video cognition streamlines the workflow for Content Creators to easily search for content. To learn more about this feature. click here. Please reach out to your Customer Success Manager to enable this feature.
   
4. Ability to Translate Caption Files into 25+ Languages Using Machine-Based Translation Engines
   Complementing our existing capability to request auto-captions in a variety of languages, Content Creators now have the ability to request that the generated caption files be translated into dozens of languages, including French, German, Spanish, and more.
   
   This update grants Content Creators with a greater ability to expand their reach to a more global audience of learners without any additional costs. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
   
5. Upgraded Media Player Support for 360 Image Content
   Complementing our existing 360 VR video support, we have now added support for 360 image content. To support the ever changing image capabilities, the Media Player has been enhanced to support viewing of 360 VR images. Content Creators will be able to upload equirectangular-panoramic images and receive a 360 viewing experience. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
   
6. Ability to Customize EnterpriseTube Navigation Experience
   To give Administrators a greater ability to curate the user viewing experience, Administrators now have the ability to enable/disable, rename and reorder the EnterpriseTube Navigation bar. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
   
7. Enhanced Visual Search Bar Now Expands and Suggests Past Searches To enhance user experience when searching for content within the Video Platform, UI improvements have been implemented that expands the search bar to include the full view of the search criteria. Additionally, search suggestions will be made based on previous searches.
   
   
8. New Digital Asset Management Capability for Non-Video Assets
   To align with the analytics measured for video content, Content Owners now have access to metrics including the number of views, downloads, size, creation date, last viewed date, etc. of non-video content (such as images and documents).
   
9. Ability to Add Fill-In-The-Blank Question Types via the Video Quiz Editor
   To offer Instructors more tools to assess student engagement and understanding, a Fill-In-The-Blank question type is now available in the Video Quiz Editor. Instructors can write a statement and add options for Students to choose from. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
   
10. Ability for Administrators to Receive and Approve Human Caption Requests
    Based on popular request, we have implemented the ability for Content Creators to submit a Human Captioning Request to be sent to Administrators for approval. This allows Administrators to have better visibility and management of Human Captioning usage. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
    
11. Ability to Obtain the Direct Link and Embed Code of a Video Immediately After Uploading
    We have improved the transcoding pipeline to provide Content Owners with the Direct Link and Embed Code of a video, prior to a video completing the initial (transmux) processing stage. Content Owners will have a near-immediate ability to embed content via the LMS Media Chooser, and by Direct Link and Embed Code. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
12. Ability to Duplicate a Video Using a Copy for Independent Use
    Content Creators can now easily duplicate any video uploaded to the Video Platform. Utilizing a Deep Copy, Content Creators will experience a refined workflow that allows them to duplicate videos and the associated metadata, including Title and video captions. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
    

We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States, Canada, and the European Union. This release prioritizes making Panorama accessible to files available for all websites. This release also focuses on optimizations with setup auto-scaling of all of our services to reduce wait time when processing any alternative formats.

1. Panorama Now Supports Accessibility on Any Website
   To expand and support an organization’s effort to improve accessibility for all resources, beyond the borders of the LMS environment, Panorama now supports the generation of alternative formats on any website. Through the use of the new Website Accessibility tab, Admins can utilize a provided script to deploy Panorama features to their website. For more information on utilizing this feature, please click here.
2. Enhanced Menu for Alternative Format and On-Demand File Generation
   Previously, Panorama strived to deliver alternative formats in a pre-processed model. Incorporating feedback from our users, Panorama is moving towards a direction of having our Accessibility Engines dynamically provide alternative formats, within seconds, on an on-demand basis. This shift reduces the processing time of new courses, provides Accessibility Alternative documents on the most recent version, and provides a responsive experience to the user.
3. Support for Blackboard Ultra View Courses
   Continuing our efforts to make Panorama compatible with all major Learning Management Systems, Panorama now extends support for courses beyond Blackboard Classic view to also support courses using Blackboard Ultra view. Alternative formats will be generated for any uploaded content.
   
4. Additional Accessibility Reports For HTML Documents
   Panorama now generates Accessibility Reports for HTML documents. This, similarly to other formats, can be found in the Alternative Formats dialog.
   
5. More Informative Panorama Browser Extension
   To provide our D2L and Blackboard Ultra users with more visibility, as well as assurance, into the data that is stored within the Browser, the Panorama Browser Extension will display more comprehensive information, including UserId, Authenticated Role, Domain, and Extension Token.
   
6. Ability for Instructors to Reprocess Document
   In the event that a document has failed to be ingested, Panorama will inform Students why an alternative format cannot be accessed and give Instructors the ability to reprocess the file.
   
7. Improved the Error Message for Files with Unsupported Formats
   In line with the goal of providing users with informative messaging, Students and Instructors will receive a notification when files that contain unsupported formats are accessed.
   
8. Refreshed Accessibility Icon
   To provide our users an enchanted Panorama experience, this update better supports responsiveness for various device sizes along with a refreshed look of the accessibility icon. This also improves the page load speed by combining a Accessibility Formats menu and Accessibility Gauge into a single icon. In a subsequent release, we will have this Accessibility Icon be different colors to show the Accessibility Score (for instructors and administrators).

We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States, Canada, and the European Union. This release delivers new functionality to perform Active Storage Archives, the ability for non-Admins to manually import third-party video conference recordings, the ability to download large zip archives, and more.

Keep in mind that many of the capabilities provided within YuJa Himalayas are also available to customers that license only the Enterprise Video Platform.

1. New “Active Storage Archive” Provides Video Platform Customers with the Ability to Archive Content to Reduce Active Storage Utilization
   Mirroring the capabilities offered by Himalayas, we’ve improved the Active EVP Archive functionality by making it possible for our non-Himalayas customers to have the ability to automate data policies and reduce storage usage. The “Active Storage Archive” process will retag the video as an Active Archived entity (which then offers limited use of the video itself) and removes optional transcodes. Admins can opt to Unarchive content back to the original Content Owner, if desired. For more information on utilizing this feature, please click here.
   
2. Ability for Non-Admins to Selectively Browse Select and Import Video Conference Recordings from Zoom, Cisco WebEx, Blackboard Collaborate, and Microsoft Teams
   Previously, instructors and students did not have the ability to view and import third-party recordings; they could only opt-in or opt-out of a video conference ingestion workflow. With this update, individual users can selectively view, search and import their video conference recordings from third-party platforms, including Zoom, WebEx, Blackboard Collaborate, and Microsoft Teams. For more information on this feature, please click here.
   
3. Improved Download Zip Support With the Ability for Zipped Content to Span Multiple Zip Archives
   To refine the workflow of exporting very large amounts content to zip file, the Data Management tool will generate multiple zip files to support downloading over 20 GB of content at a time. Admins will receive a single email with links to each Zip Archive, as well as, an accompanying report containing information about the export.
   
4. Ability to Delete Selected Transcodes with Recurring Policy Actions
   To support every organization’s efforts to monitor and efficiently maintain storage usage, Admins can run data policies to remove select video transcodes. An accompanying summary report will be provided that itemizes how much storage was removed as a result of running the data policy.
   
5. Prioritize Zoom Caption Files when Importing Recordings
   For users enrolled in the Zoom integration, if Enable Auto Caption is selected, recordings will be automatically captioned using the Zoom-generated caption file (if available). This change will help customers use their Auto Caption minutes efficiently. If Zoom does not import the caption file within four days, YuJa will generate the auto-captions.
   
6. Refined the Notification Audit Log for Zoom Metadata Imports
   Continuing our efforts to provide comprehensive Audit Logs, Zoom-imported recordings now provide details about each imported metadata entity (Participant Lists, Caption files, and Polls). This will allow Admins with granular details on the import status of each Zoom metadata entity.
   
7. Enhancements to the Job Management Dashboard
   Administrators will now have access to a more comprehensive view of an archive job in Himalayas. The Job Details now include Total File Size and Number of Files in existing and upcoming archive jobs.

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 a minor set of updates to all instances residing in Canada and the EU to resolve some issues identified during production operation.

We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in Canada and European Union. This release focuses on brand new features including a more powerful EnterpriseTube, improved engagement tools, improve accessibility standards, refreshed layouts, and much more!

1. Multi-EnterpriseTube to Support Departments and Sub-Organizations (Beta)
   The EnterpriseTube can now be segmented based on the organizational structure of the institution. To better support the organizational structures that exist in large institutions, we designed an EnterpriseTube which allows users to create segments based on the organizational structure of the institution. Now, organizations can have Sub-EnterpriseTubes for their School of Medicine, Law School, and various departments. Reach out to your dedicated Customer Success Manager to enable this feature.
2. Ability to Reply Directly to an In-Video Comment with Nested Commenting Capabilities
   We have enhanced the in-video commenting feature to support the ability to directly reply to comments. This facilitates more direct collaboration between users and instructors. For more information on this feature, please click here.
3. Improved End-to-End Course Copy for Media Channels, Video Quizzes, and Embedded Videos
   We have added new options and streamlined the end-to-end course copy workflow that seamlessly transfers content items such as Media Channels, Video Quizzes, and Embedded Videos. This feature is available for all major LMS products including Moodle, Canvas, Brightspace D2L, Blackboard Classic, and Blackboard SaaS. To learn more about how to enable this feature, please click here.
4. Recurring Live Streams Now Offer a Single, “Full Series” Live Stream Link
   To better support organizations that regularly use live streams for recurring events, Admins can use a single live stream Master Link which will automatically forward users to a current or upcoming webinar live stream.
5. Video Editor Now Offer the Ability to Add and Delete Indices in Addition to the Pre-Defined Index Entries
   This update will allow Content Creators to build on pre-defined index intervals by adding new indices to their videos with alternative timepoints. For more information on this feature, please click here.
6. Media Chooser Now Shows Dynamic Updates of Recording, Uploading, and Processing Statuses
   We have made enhancements to the Media Chooser by offering a dynamic update to video thumbnails to now display recording, processing, and uploading status. Further, a video can be inserted that is still in a processing state.
7.  Ability to Play Some Uploaded Video Types Immediately in the Media Library
   We have added an extra stage to the transcoding pipeline which allows MP4 videos (and a few other types) to be played back immediately after upload. This will provide users with the option to playback their videos almost instantaneously in the original bitrate and format, while the other stages of the transcoding pipeline are processed in the transmuted original bitrate form.
8. Media Player Now Has Option for a “Go Forward” Button
   To complement our Go Back option, the Media Player can be customized to include a Go Forward option. To learn more about how to create a Media Player “skin” with this feature, please click here
9. Machine-Generated ASR is Now Clarified in the Media Player Sidebar
   This update will help users clearly distinguish if captions were generated through ASR or human captioning. Users can locate this attribute under captions by selecting the Gear icon on the Media Player.
10. Ability to Save Media Library Sort
    In an effort to provide users more control of their Media Library and Media Channel. We have enhanced the usability of the Sort option so that sort preferences will now save between logins.
11. Accessibility Improvements Related to Meaningful Sequence Requirements of WCAG 2.1
    To continue our efforts to meet and exceed WCAG 2.1 requirements, we have improved the tab order sequencing within the collapsible sidebar and also added an icon that clarifies the opening and closing of the sidebar.
12.  Ability to Provision Channels Based on SAML and ADFS Group Attributes
    Organizations can now opt to provision channels based on the group attributes within their Single Sign-On infrastructure.
13. Enhancement to Search Capabilities on the YuJa Media Chooser
    We have implemented structures for the Media Choosers to enhance the search capabilities. Users will now experience improvements to the accuracy of search results when looking for specific content pieces. Instructions explaining the various search functions that are provided by the updated search system can be found by clicking the arrow icon located in the Search Bar.
    

We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States, Canada, and the European Union. This release focuses on new Zoom import options, as well as a refreshed UI for the Zoom Enterprise Connector.

1. Admin Option to Modify Streams for Zoom Imports
   After a user records a video on Zoom they are given different display views of that recording. This update allows Administrators to select the specific display of imported Zoom recordings. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
2. Refreshed User Interface for the Zoom Integration Settings
   This update refreshes the look of the Zoom integration settings by organizing the layout and usability of the configurations. Splitting the layout into three separate tabs: Integration Setup, User Provisioning, and Import Configuration.
   

We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States, Canada and the European Union. This release focuses on providing users the ability to Undo a completed Archive Job, new Data Policy attributes, improvements to the WebEx Enterprise Connector, Archive Alert customizations, and more.

Keep in mind that many of the capabilities provided by YuJa’s Himalayas Team are also available to customers that license only the Enterprise Video Platform.

1. Ability to Undo Archive Jobs in Job Management Dashboard
   To easily revert an Archive Job, Administrators can now Undo archive Jobs directly from the Job Management dashboard. This will undo all files included in the Job. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
   
2. Policy Creator Now Offers the Ability to Filer by Locked Videos Attribute
   This update provides Administrators the ability to filter and display Locked Videos (locked videos are those submitted as a video assignment by students). To learn more about this feature, please click here.
   
3. CSV Report Now Includes User’s First + Last Names and E-mail Addresses
   When Administrators export a CSV file from the Data Management tab, the e-mailed file will now contain the user’s first and last names, alongside their e-mail addresses. This allows Administrators to easily follow-up with users.
   
4. Ability to Customize Media Archive Alert Notification to Content Owners
   Administrators will now be able to customize notification e-mails to inform Content Owners of their media being sent for archiving purposes.
   
5. Additional Details Provided for Archive Jobs
   Administrators will now be able to view additional details of an archive Job, including: Total Job Duration, Status, and current Progress Percentage. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
   
6. Ability to View All Files Associated with Job
   Users are now able to View All Files associated with an archive Job, alongside the Status for each individual file. For unsuccessful archived files, an explanation will be provided and remedies will be suggested in the Message column. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
   
7. Bulk Enrollment for Webex Users
   Administrators will now be able to Bulk Enroll users to receive imported Webex videos in their Media Library. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
   
8. Notifications for Blackboard Collaborate & Webex Bulk Enrollment
   Administrators can now receive a notification in the Audit Log when a user has performed a bulk enrollment for the Blackboard Collaborate and Webex integrations.