Product Updates

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be updating all YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This update will include enhanced mobile lockdown capabilities for computer-based assessments, streamlined student payment processing through Stripe integration, improved focus monitoring with advanced head gesture detection, and more.

1. Ability to Restrict Mobile Phone Use During Computer-Based Lockdown Quizzes

   Students taking computer-based assessments can now be required to lock down their mobile phones through a new configuration option in Verity settings (Mobile Lockdown SKU required). When enabled, students scan a QR code during setup that launches the Verity Mobile app and guides them through the phone lockdown process, preventing access to unauthorized resources or communication during proctored exams.

   

2. Option to Bill Student Directly Using Industry-Leader Stripe Global Payment Processor

   Institutions can now charge students directly for proctored assessments through integrated Stripe payment processing, with customizable pricing for Live, Check-In, and Automated proctoring methods. Students complete secure payments before accessing their assessments, with saved payment methods for future use, while instructors can preview assessments without payment requirements.

   

3. Enhanced Head Gesture Detection for Improved Focus Monitoring

   The platform will now track facial direction and gaze to better identify when students look away from their proctored exams. This will provide more granular monitoring by tracking where students are looking, not just face position.

   

4. Enhanced Video Review with AI Detection Overlay

   With this release, instructors will be able to view visual overlays on video recordings that highlight AI-detected faces and objects during assessment review. This will make it easier to quickly spot and verify flagged incidents without having to watch entire recordings.

   

5. Improved ID Verification for Vertical Format Cards

   A new toggle option will allow test-takers to rotate the ID verification interface for vertical format identification cards for portrait-oriented IDs.

   

6. Live and Live Check-in Credit Management and Tracking Added

   Administrators will now be able to monitor credit allocations for Live Proctoring and Live Check-in sessions directly within the institution information page in the LTI app, with real-time visibility into limits and remaining balance.

   

7. Permitted Website List Will be Shown in the Recording Toolbar

   Test-takers will be able to easily access approved websites they can visit during proctored assessments through a new Resources button in the recording toolbar. The feature displays all allowlisted URLs in a dropdown menu, allowing students to navigate directly to permitted sites without confusion about what resources are available.

   

8. Allow Only Specific Applications During Lockdown Assessments

   Administrators can now create an allowlist of approved applications for lockdown assessments, automatically blocking all other programs on the student’s device.

   

9. Mobile Quiz Access Through Canvas Student App

   Students using the Canvas mobile app will now be automatically directed to Verity Mobile App assessments through the same streamlined navigation used in web browsers, providing consistent access whether students launch Canvas from their mobile app or desktop browser.

10. Mobile App Access for Extension Quizzes

    Instructors can now optionally enable the Verity Mobile App for extension-based quizzes through a new configuration setting, addressing student requests to take assessments on mobile devices. Previously, mobile app access was only available when selecting the Lockdown Browser option, but this enhancement provides flexibility for institutions wanting to offer mobile testing across different proctoring methods.

    

PC Software Capture

We’re rolling out YuJa Software Capture for PC updates, including a new visual application selection interface, streamlined shared profile creation for administrators, improved microphone device naming in audio controls, and quick access to your Media Library with a single click.

1. New Application Window Selection Interface

   Select which applications to capture with a new window selection interface. Users will see a visual grid of all open, non-minimized windows and can choose up to two applications for recording, eliminating guesswork about which content is being captured. This gives users complete control over what gets recorded to help ensure they capture the right applications every time without having to resize or rearrange windows beforehand.

   

2. Set Default Video Capture Resolution in Application Settings

   Admins can now configure their preferred video capture resolution once in Application Settings rather than adjusting it for each recording session. This default applies to new recordings while preserving any resolution settings already configured in saved profiles.

   

3. New Quick Access Button to Access the Media Library

   Instructors will be able to launch their browser and jump directly to the Media Library with a single click from the Software Capture interface. This streamlined workflow eliminates the need to navigate through your LMS when you want to quickly edit recordings or manage your content after capturing.

   

4. Improved Microphone Device Naming in Audio Controls

   Audio indicators will now show your microphone device names instead of generic “Mic Source” labels. Users can hover over any audio bar in the Confidence Monitor or recording toolbar to see which specific microphone they are monitoring.

   

5. Streamlined Shared Profile Creation for Administrators

   Administrators will now be able to create shared profiles directly from the main profile section, making it easier for IT managers to set up profiles that other team members can access and schedule.

   

6. Simplified Livestream Link Sharing

   When broadcasting live, Software Capture will now display the direct livestream URL at the bottom of the main window with a convenient copy button. Share your stream link instantly without needing to navigate to the Video Platform or remember complex URLs.

   

Hardware Hub

For the YuJa Hardware Hub, this update includes enhanced NDI camera support with a new Network Peripherals interface for simplified device configuration and management.

1. Enable NDI Device Support Through Device Configuration

   Campus administrators and support staff can now enable or disable NDI devices directly from the Hardware Hub’s device configuration panel. A new Network Peripherals tab provides a simple toggle to control NDI camera availability, automatically showing or hiding the NDI interface based on the selection.

2. Simplified NDI Camera Configuration and Management

   Users will now be able to configure and manage NDI cameras directly through the Hardware Hub’s new Network Peripherals interface. Users can search for available NDI devices, enable them with a click, and adjust individual camera settings once they’re connected.

We’re rolling out enhancements over the next few weeks that streamline poll configuration, simplify poll management, and introduce quarterly administrator surveys to gather feedback for continuous platform improvements. These updates reduce repetitive tasks and make it easier for instructors to create and launch engaging activities.

1. Simplified Poll Access and Release Process

   Poll management will be more intuitive with:

   • Improved Poll Creation Workflow: A new configuration step has been introduced during poll creation that allows instructors to easily configure all poll settings in one place, reducing setup time and minimizing errors.

     

   • Enhanced Grading and Embedding Options: Instructors can now decide whether a poll should be graded and whether it should be embedded in the LMS, all within the poll creation flow, helping eliminate confusion around gradebook synchronization and improves overall workflow clarity.

     

   • An All-New Metrics Dashboard: After a poll concludes, instructors can now access a dedicated Metrics page that consolidates all poll results and analytics into a single, easy-to-navigate view.

     

   • Streamlined Poll Release Flow: The updated Release Poll screen allows instructors to release, edit, and manage questions directly from one interface. Instructors can also view real-time metrics, making the process more efficient and centralized.

     

2. Enhanced User Settings Page with Streamlined Poll Configuration

   The user settings page will now include dropdowns for setting default question time limits and points. These personalized default settings will automatically apply to new polls, streamlining the configuration steps for activities.

   

3. 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 Engage based on direct administrator input.

   

This release, rolling out over the next few weeks, will introduce a comprehensive Media Collection page within the Usage and Analytics Courses page that includes course-wide content analytics and advanced filtering capabilities, while enhancing video management with in-player metadata editing and real-time video comment subscriptions. Other key updates will include the addition of automated monthly usage reports for administrators, folder hierarchies in the “Shared With Me” section, and enhanced account security with failed login protection.

1. Course Analytics Now Offers Folder and Channel-Level Insights

   A new Media Collection page will provide administrators with comprehensive content analytics and advanced filtering capabilities for better decision-making. With this release, administrators will be able to view institution-wide content performance and easily filter analytics by specific groupings, such as folders and courses.

   • Institution-Wide Performance Insights: The new Media Collection page will display content analytics for the entire institution, providing administrators with an at-a-glance view of platform-wide content performance.

     

   • Advanced Filtering: Users can filter analytics by Course Channels, Folders, User Collections, and Enterprise VideoTube through an intuitive dropdown and modal selection interface, with selected filters displayed as removable badges.

     

   • Role-Based Access Control: Admin accounts will have access to all content groupings, including Enterprise VideoTube, Course Channels, Shared Folders, and User Collections, while non-admin accounts will see only My Media Collection and Course Channels.

     

   • Seamless Video-Level Analysis: Users can click on individual videos within their selected grouping to be redirected to the dedicated video analytics page for detailed performance insights.

     

2. “Shared With Me” Section Will Support Folder Hierarchies

   Users will be able to create folders and sub-folders within the Shared With Me section to organize shared content more effectively.

   

3. Improved Display of Portal Cards on Wide Monitors

   The portal interface will implement maximum width constraints to optimize content display on ultrawide monitors and large screens.

   

4. 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 the Video Platform based on direct administrator input.

   

5. Video Comment Subscriptions Will Enable Real-Time Notification Alerts

   Users will be able to subscribe to in-video comments to receive email notifications when new comments are added to videos they’re watching.

6. Video Metadata Editing Will Be Available Directly Within the Video Player

   Content owners will be able to edit video metadata directly from the video player’s Resources panel without navigating to separate pages. The Video Info section will allow users with appropriate permissions to modify titles, descriptions, and tags through inline editing controls.

   

7. 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.

   

8. Account Security Enhancement Will Suspend Users After Consecutive Failed Login Attempts

   A new security setting will allow administrators to automatically suspend user accounts after 10 consecutive failed login attempts within a 3-day period. This feature will send email notifications to both the affected user and all IT managers when an account is suspended.

   

9. Video Metadata Will Be Accessible in All Viewing Contexts

   Video description and copyright information will be available in the Media Player sidebar for all viewing contexts, including direct links and LMS-embedded videos.

   

10. New API Endpoint Will Retrieve Enhanced Audio Description Data for Videos

    A new API endpoint will allow developers to check whether videos have Enhanced Audio Descriptions and retrieve the description data if available.

11. The Storage Quota Tab Content Will be Moved Into the Roster for Simplified Administration

    In this release, the Storage Quota tab content will be consolidated into the Roster page, allowing administrators to manage user information and storage allocations from a single location. Quota settings and alerts will be accessible through a new “Storage Quota” button, while individual user quotas will be managed through the “More Actions” dropdown, eliminating the need to navigate between multiple admin sections.

    

12. New Unshare Actions Will Be Added to the ‘Shared With Others’ Folder

    The “Shared With Others” folder will introduce an “Unshare” action and a “Bulk Unshare” action that allows users to stop sharing content while preserving original files. This enhancement provides clearer control over sharing permissions and ensures content remains safely stored in its original location.

    

13. Sub-Channel Creation Limit Removed

    Instructors will now be able to create unlimited sub-channels within course channels allowing for better content structure and management within courses.

    

Over the next few weeks, this update will introduce AI Contextual Analysis for systematic video content evaluation through custom templates, enhanced timestamp editing for audio descriptions, and improved analytics visualization with updated chart displays for better data readability.

1. New AI Contextual Analysis Feature Will Provide Video Content Insights Through Custom Templates

   A new AI Contextual Analysis capability will be added to the GenAI PowerPack, allowing administrators to create custom question templates and apply them across video collections to gain insights into content patterns. This feature enables systematic analysis of video content, such as tracking instructional practices or engagement metrics, through AI-powered evaluation of video transcripts and visual content.

   • Custom Question Templates: Administrators can create reusable templates with specific questions to analyze content consistently across multiple videos.

     

   • Template Management Workflow – Administrators can create, edit, and delete templates.

   • Targeted Video Analysis: Templates can be applied to selected subsets of videos, allowing for focused analysis of specific courses, departments, or content types without processing the entire video library.

   • Integrated Analytics Dashboard: Results will be displayed through a new Sentiment AI tab in video analytics and the GenAI Analytics page, providing both individual video insights and aggregate data visualization.

     

   • Role-Based Access Control: The feature will be available only to administrators through the GenAI PowerPack Control Center, with template management and response generation restricted to admin accounts.

     

2. Analytics Chart Updated to Bar Graph for Improved Readability

   In the upcoming release, the Analytics page will display data using a bar chart instead of the previous donut chart to improve visualization and data readability while maintaining all existing tooltip functionality and responsive design.

   

3. Enhanced Audio Description Editor Will Support Timestamp Adjustments for Improved Precision

   The Enhanced Audio Description Editor will include the ability to edit timestamps directly, allowing users to fine-tune the timing of audio descriptions for more precise placement within videos.

   

4. New API Endpoint Will Generate Enhanced Audio Descriptions Using GenAI

   A new API endpoint will allow developers to programmatically trigger GenAI-powered Enhanced Audio Description generation for specific videos. This endpoint will enable automated accessibility enhancement workflows through third-party integrations and custom applications.

Rolling out over the next few weeks, this update will enhance collaborative learning with new peer review and self-assessment capabilities, while introducing interactive chat for instructor-student dialogue during grading. Additional improvements will include a centralized Rubrics Management page, assessment analytics for tracking student progress, and a new Question-and-Answer feedback type supporting multimedia responses.

1. Students Will Be Able to Complete Self-Assessments Using Course Rubrics

   Students will be able to assess their own submissions against provided rubrics through a new self-assessment feature. Instructors can assign self-reviews to students, who will receive email notifications and access a grading interface to evaluate their own work, promoting self-reflection and learning accountability.

2. A New Peer Review System Will Enable Student-to-Student Assessment and Feedback

   A new peer review system will allow instructors to assign students to evaluate and provide feedback on fellow students’ submissions using course rubrics. The system will automatically assign peer reviewers while maintaining the option for instructors to provide final grading.

   

3. A New Rubrics Management Page Will Centralize Rubric Creation and Organization

   A new Rubrics Management page will provide instructors, IT managers, and admins with centralized access to view, edit, and organize all rubrics they have permissions to access. Users can create new rubrics, search existing ones, rename and preview rubric structures, and duplicate rubrics when edit permissions are not available, streamlining rubric workflows outside of the assessment creation process.

   

4. Assessment Analytics Will Now Display Student Progress and Grading Statistics

   The assessment overview page will feature analytics showing the number and percentage of students who have completed assessments versus those who haven’t submitted. Additional statistics will track grading progress, displaying how many assessments are in progress, not graded, and graded, giving instructors clear visibility into class engagement and grading workflow status.

   

5. New Interactive Chat Will Enable Discussion Between Instructors and Students During Grading

   Instructors will be able to start discussions with students during the grading process, allowing for clarifying questions and back-and-forth conversation before final grades are assigned. Students can respond to instructor comments through their dashboard, and grading for discussed questions will be disabled until the instructor marks the discussion as resolved to help ensure thorough communication before assessment completion.

   

We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa EqualGround Accessibility Governance Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This release introduces the new Workflow Orchestration module for enhanced project management and team collaboration, streamlined scanning interfaces with unified progress tracking, improved issue navigation across all report types, and flexible SSO integration with automatic team assignment. Additional improvements include manual issue dismissal capabilities, direct Drupal CMS integration, and customizable WCAG guidelines with tailored issue management controls.

1. Introducing EqualGround Workflow Orchestration Module

   Teams can now streamline accessibility projects with the new Workflow Orchestration module, which enables project creation, task assignment, and team collaboration directly within EqualGround. Users are automatically prompted to create their first project upon login, while administrators can seamlessly sync organization users with roster management and assign tasks to team members for coordinated accessibility remediation efforts.

   

2. Streamlined Scanning Interface with Unified Progress Views

   The website scanning experience now features a standardized interface that provides clear visual feedback throughout the entire accessibility assessment process, from initial crawling to scan completion. Users can easily track progress whether initiating new scans or reviewing scan history, with consistent loading states and real-time status indicators that eliminate confusion about scanning workflows.

   

3. Enhanced Issue Navigation Across All Report Types

   EqualGround now provides comprehensive drill-down capabilities across Accessibility, SEO, and Usability reports, allowing users to seamlessly navigate from organization-wide issue summaries to specific affected websites and individual pages. This approach replaces the previous standalone Issue Report with integrated analytics that enable teams to quickly identify problem areas, click through to detailed views, and access the issue panel for immediate remediation guidance across all scanning engines.

   

4. Flexible SSO Role Mapping Configuration

   SSO integration now includes an optional toggle for role mapping functionality, recognizing that most campus authentication systems don’t provide role information during login. This update removes the previous requirement for role mapping configuration, allowing institutions to set up SSO authentication seamlessly regardless of their system’s capabilities.

   

5. Manual Issue Dismissal for Accessibility Reviews

   Accessibility scanning now allows users to manually dismiss and restore detected issues, providing flexibility for content that requires human evaluation beyond automated detection. When an issue is dismissed, it will no longer appear in the issue panel, enabling teams to focus on actionable items while maintaining the ability to restore previously dismissed issues as needed.

   

6. Improved Team Creation Interface

   The Create Team modal now features an improved design with streamlined user selection capabilities. Users can easily check multiple team members and transfer them between available and selected user lists, making team setup more intuitive.

   

7. Automatic Team Assignment Through SSO Integration

   SSO configuration now supports custom team attributes, enabling automatic user assignment to specific teams during login based on information from your authentication system. If no team attribute is provided or the specified team doesn’t exist in EqualGround, users will automatically be assigned to the default team to ensure seamless access while maintaining organizational structure.

   

8. Direct CMS Remediation Integration for Drupal

   EqualGround now offers seamless integration with Drupal websites, allowing users to navigate directly from detected accessibility issues to their CMS editing interface for immediate remediation.

   

9. Customizable WCAG Guidelines and Issue Management

   Organizations can now select their preferred WCAG version (2.0, 2.1, or 2.2) in website settings, with each version including all guidelines from previous versions for comprehensive compliance tracking. Additionally, the new Issue Settings feature allows administrators to disable specific checkers within each report category to provide tailored scanning.

   

We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Structural Remediation Max Module instances residing in the United States, Canada, European Union, and Australia. This update includes a complete interface redesign for enhanced user experience, improved document navigation with expanded tag tree visibility, enhanced PDF issue detection capabilities, and a significantly improved OCR engine for faster, higher-quality processing.

1. Complete Redesign for Enhanced Remediation Experience

   We’ve completely redesigned the Structural Remediation Max Module’s interface to deliver a more intuitive, accessible, and efficient remediation workflow. Key improvements include:

   • Enhanced Visual Design: Streamlined layout with improved organization of tools and clearer visual hierarchy

     

   • Accessibility Improvements: Full keyboard navigation support and comprehensive screen reader compatibility

   • Updated User Guidance: Comprehensive tooltips and improved labeling throughout the interface

   • Optimized Workflows: Simplified processes for editing document structure, managing reading order, and tag modification

     

   • Improved Element Management: Enhanced tools for image selection, AI generation, and bookmark organization

     

2. Default Two-Level Tag Tree Expansion Improves Document Navigation

   With this update, the tag tree now expands to show two levels by default, providing immediate visibility into the document’s structural hierarchy without requiring manual expansion. This improvement helps users quickly identify and navigate to specific elements within complex PDF structures and streamlines the remediation workflow.

   

3. Improved PDF Issue Detection and OCR Fix for Malformed Documents

   With this update, YuJa Panorama now distinguishes between corrupted PDFs, which cannot be opened, and malformed PDFs, or structural issues preventing report generation. Malformed documents are now fixable using the Fix Issue button through OCR processing. This helps address scanned documents that were previously flagged as problematic but that can be repaired and processed successfully.

4. Improved OCR Reconstructed Tagged PDF Engine Improves Speed and Quality of Outputs

   We’ve significantly enhanced our OCR Overlaid Tagged PDF engine to deliver faster processing speeds and improved output quality. This update resolves critical issues including blank page generation during OCR reconstruction and provides more accurate tagging across all types of PDF documents.

We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa SmartSpeaker instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. This update includes expanded LMS embedding support for Blackboard and Moodle platforms.

1. Ability to Embed the SmartSpeaker into Blackboard and Moodle Course Content

   As an instructor, you can now embed YuJa SmartSpeaker directly into Blackboard course content in both Original and Ultra, and Moodle, allowing students instant text-to-speech audio without needing to highlight content manually.

   

We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa AutoPilot AI Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. This update includes enhanced AI-powered alternative text generation using advanced GenAI technology.

1. Introducing Enhanced AI-Powered Alternative Text Generation

   AutoPilot now uses advanced GenAI technology for generating alternative text descriptions, providing more accurate and contextually relevant image descriptions. This enhancement improves both the “Suggest Alternative Text” feature in the WYSIWYG editor and AutoPilot’s automatic remediation capabilities, ensuring more precise accessibility solutions for images across all supported document formats.