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We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States, Canada and the European Union. This release focuses on brand new features that will help Administrators easily organize and manage large quantities of data.

1. Himalayas Now Provides the Ability to Track Archive and Restore Jobs via Job Management
   We are excited to announce the new Job Management dashboard that allows Administrators to keep track of existing and upcoming jobs. The dashboard allows Administrators to identify a Job’s beginning and completion date, type, and its current progress.
   

   Moreover, Administrators will be able to refine their search by using the Job Management’s filtering options. In future releases, we intend to provide the ability to undo a restoring and archiving job, view associated files, access advanced filtering capabilities, and much more! To learn more about this feature, please click here. 

   

2. Ability to Undo Active Archive Jobs to Video Platform
   This update will undo an archive job for files being transferred to the Video Platform. To learn more about this feature, 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 users of Blackboard 3800 and higher versions. This release also focuses on providing users easier management of content, enhanced security, and a number of optimizations.

1. Panorama Now Supported on Blackboard 3800+ via Browser Extension for Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Apple’s Safari
   We have now made Panorama available for users of Blackboard 3800 and higher versions through a downloadable browser extension. Users can download the extension on a browser of their choice, including: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Apple’s Safari. Moreover, while we currently support non-ultra courses, we intend to support Blackboard Ultra courses for future releases. To learn how to download the Panorama browser extension, please click here.
2. Ability to Remove Documents
   To allow for easier management of content, users will now be able to remove documents from Panorama through the LTI application. This will not remove users’ files from their Learning Management System. To learn more about this feature, please click here.
   
3. Optimized Security, Accuracy, and Efficiency
   In addition to resolving minor bugs, we continue to stand firm on our promise of making learning accessible for all students. Thus, we have strengthened the efficiency and accuracy of issue detection for doc(x) files. Moreover, taking the concern of users’ privacy and security seriously, we have made significant improvements to Panorama’s integrity and security.

AWS has resolved their network connectivity issues that caused intermittent and slow access to the Video Platform. As of now, all system functionality has returned to normal operation.

We have successfully pushed an update to all Himalayas instances residing in the United States, Canada and the European Union. This update focuses on providing users an enhanced data management experience by offering new sorting and filtering capabilities, and, automatically uploading and organizing users recordings from a variety of third-party video conferencing software.

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. Support for Zoom LTI Pro Provides Automatic Uploading of Zoom Meetings in Media Channel (Available to EVP Customers Too)
   When an instructor completes a Zoom meeting in their course using the Zoom LTI Pro connector (available in the Zoom Marketplace), this update will now provide an option to automatically upload their recording and make it visible for students. This removes the responsibility off instructors in having to upload their Zoom media.
   
2. Policy Creator Now Offers the Ability to Add File Size and Video Length as Rules (Available to EVP Customers Too)
   This update provides Administrators the ability to filter content by File Size and Video Length. When selected, users will be able to refine their search by entering a video length and file size value.
   
3. Distinguish Between Blackboard Collaborate Recordings with the Inclusion of a Timestamp (Available to EVP Customers Too)
   To help content owners distinguish between Blackboard Collaborate recordings, Administrators can enable the inclusion of the date and timestamp in video titles. To learn how to enable this feature, please click here.
   
4. Designated Folders for Imported Webex, Blackboard Collaborate, and Microsoft Teams Recordings in Media Library (Available to EVP Customers Too)
   To replicate what was offered for imported Zoom recordings, designated folders will now be created in users Media Library for imported Webex, Blackboard Collaborate, and Microsoft Teams videos.
   
5. Bulk Enrollment for Blackboard Collaborate Videos (Available to EVP Customers Too)
   Administrators will now be able to bulk enroll users to receive imported Blackboard Collaborate videos in their Media Library.
   
6. ‘Delete Optional Transcodes’ Notification in Audit Logs (Available to EVP Customers Too)
   This update will provide Administrators a notification when the ‘Delete Optional Transcodes’ rule has run with a policy. Users will be able to filter results by selecting ‘Recurrent Action Performed’.
   
7. Ability to Sort Files by Date Added and Last Viewed (Available to EVP Customers Too)
   This update allows Administrators to easily sort content by Date Added (oldest to newest) and Last Viewed.
   

We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States, Canada and the European Union. This update aims to provide users an enhanced experience through optimization upgrades on their PC and on their Video Conference applications on Android 1.2.0 and iOS 1.1.0

1. Increased Number of Video Presenters
   We has successfully increased the maximum capacity of presenters that can participate in a Video Conference from twelve to sixteen (in addition to about 200 more non-video participants). This update will facilitate greater collaboration and allow for the easier sharing of ideas. We intend to further increase the number of presenters in future releases. 
   
2. Enhanced Microphone and Audio Selection
   Prior to joining a video conference, users can opt to join with their default microphone and speaker or choose from the connected sources available. The Video Conference also supports dynamic source switching during an active video conference, allowing users to make changes to their microphone and speaker source.
   
   
3. Optimized Loading and Downloading
   We performed a webpack integration to reduce bundle sizes in order to allow for users to experience faster loading time and reduced memory storage.
4. Update Reflected in Mobile Applications
   In order to provide mobile users the same enhanced experience, the Video Conference application has been updated, which entailed resolving minor bugs and making general improvements, to support this release.

We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States, Canada and the European Union. This update provides new quiz capabilities, new enterprise connectors to third-party hardware, as well as 150+ smaller bug fixes and updates.

1. Video Quizzes Now Offer the Ability to Assign LMS Gradebook Credit Based on Percentage Watched
   In addition to assigning credit based on Percentage Watched Threshold, users now have the ability to give credit to students based on the percentage of the video they watched. For example, if a student has watched 50% of the assigned video, they will receive a credit of 0.5 points. This Playback Quiz can also be enabled via the Video Quiz Editor. Click here to learn more about how to create a Playback Quiz.
   
2. Ability for Users to take Video Quiz in External View
   In addition to standard view, students will now have the option to take their Video Quizzes in External View.  This allows students to fully utilize the space on their device to create an optimal viewing experience.
   
3. Refreshed Admin Panel Platform Tab with Unified Preferences, Settings, Metadata, API and System Alerts Sub-tabs
   This update reduces the numbers of tabs in the Admin Panel and simplifies the organization, layout and usability of many of the configurations. Click here  to learn more about the Admin Panel’s Platform tab.
   
4. Refreshed Roster Tab with New Summary Cards and Filtering Options 
   Administrators now have the ability to filter and identify users that match specific criteria. This update will now allow users to generate quick search results as opposed to manually searching for their desired results. Click here to learn more about the Admin Panel’s Roster Tab.
   
5. Ability to Redo Actions in the Video Editor 
   Users will now be able to perform a redo of their last action in the Video Editor. This allows users to easily retrieve their edit as opposed to recreating it. Click here to learn more about using Redo in the Video Editor.
   
6. The Media Chooser Now Offers Expanded Display of Filter Options
   This update entails displaying filter options in a horizontal window for easier navigation and selection. This feature aims to help power users, with a large quantity of diverse media, retrieve their desired content. Users can customize the filters to be as specific or general as they please, ranging from file types, including YouTube and Vimeo, to specific publication status, and location where stored.
   
   
7. Ability to Generate Indexes Based on OCR
   Users will now be able to generate indexes based on OCR via the Accessibility tab in the Media Details panel. This will replace the previous feature which generated indexes based on the closed caption file, and based on our research creates better and more structured indexes. Better indexes allow students to easily navigate between topics within lengthy videos. Click here to learn more about how to generate indexes.
   
8. Media Player Now Shows Video Next to Sidebar in Small Viewports (Instead of Overlay)
   To optimize the viewing experience of the Media Player for smaller windows, this update supports side-by-side viewing of the Media Player and Sidebar for users who have smaller device screens or prefer to view content in smaller windows.
   
9. New Epiphan Enterprise Connector for Integration with Epiphan Capture Hardware
   With Epiphan Video’s Pearl integration with YuJa’s Video Platform, users will experience easy data management through automatic recordings and live-streaming of their scheduled and impromptu events. Upon completion, users’ recordings will be automatically uploaded into their YuJa media library. Click here to learn more about the Epiphan Enterprise Connector.
   
10. New Matrox Enterprise Connector for Integration with Matrox Monarch LCS Capture Hardware 
    The Matrox hardware integration with YuJa’s Video Platform enables users to define their profiles and record video content using Matrox LCS devices. Built as a partnership with Matrox’s Product Management Team, this integration provides Matrox customers with the ability to use their Matrox hardware for classroom lecture capture use cases. Click here to learn more about the Matrox Monarch LCS Enterprise Connector.
    
11. Ability to Disable YuJa Credential Login for Non-Admin Users
    For institutions that connect YuJa directly to an LMS and/or SSO, Administrators can now disable the YuJa Credentials direct login capability. Click here to learn more about choosing a default login method.
    
12. Improved Live Stream Fault Tolerance with Repeated Pause/Resume Events and Improved Streaming of High Bitrate Content
    This update includes resolving minor bugs and issues to provide an enhanced livestream experience.

We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States, Canada and the European Union. This update aims to provide users an increased variety of accessible tools.

1. Ability to Access Alternative Formats for HTML pages within Moodle, Blackboard, and D2L
   To mirror the capability offered in Canvas, users now have the ability to access Alternative Formats and view Accessibility Reports for HTML pages in Moodle, Blackboard and D2L.
    
2. Ability to Add and View Current Source Files
   Users will now be able to add and view the latest version of the original file.
   
3. Up-to-Date Status of Audio File Request
   Users will now be able to view the conversion status of Audio Files. Average conversion time is 5-10 minutes.
   
4. Ability to Version Lock Visualizers in Moodle for Additional Security
   In Moodle, Admins can enhance visualizer security with version locking. Admins have the option between locking the current version or using the most up-to-date version via the Panorama for Moodle Settings.
   
5. Reduction of Calls to Moodle’s LMS
   In effort to significantly reduce the number of calls to Moodle’s LMS to enhance performance, this update implements an optimal workflow to capture the Moodle file identifiers.

We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States, Canada and the European Union. This update aims to provide Admins with enhanced workflows to manage data.

1. My Archive Folder via Media Library Platform
   To provide more insight into users’ archived content, users can now see all their content that is archived via the My Archive folder, located in their Media Library. Users will be able to view archived files and have the option to restore them. 
   
2. Ability to Bulk Exclude Selected Files
   Admins can choose to omit select files from a Data Policy by using the Bulk Exclude function. All excluded content can be located in the Exclusion List.
   
3. Warning Messages Implemented Throughout the Admin Panel’s Data Management Tab
   In efforts to ensure that accurate content is accurately archived, warning messages have been incorporated at select points to inform Admins of the action they are about to perform and its result.
   • A warning message conveying how bulk archiving will transfer files from content owners’ file to Himalayas.

   

   • • A warning message conveying that by not entering a policy all the files within the institution will be selected.

   

4. Ability to Create a Recurring Policy Interval Period
   Admins can opt to automatically run Data Policies periodically to consistently identify what content should be archived. 
   
5. Condensed Archived Notification Report
   To provide a comprehensive record of large archive actions, any archive action that consist of 25 or more files will have a downloadable CSV file available via the Notifications tab (audit log).
   
6. Multi-Stream Viewing of Zoom Meetings
   This update aims to mirror the real-time viewing experience of Zoom Meetings by showcasing the video feed and screen capture in a side-by-side view.
7. Downloading Zoom Metadata
   Users can download associated metadata files associated with Zoom recordings, including transcripts and comments.
   
8. Ability to Confine the Search Parameters to a Specific Folder
   This feature provides users with the ability to search for files within an archived folder, allowing for quicker searches and prevents users from having to navigate through multitudes of files.
   
9. Make Zoom Meeting Titles Unique With the Addition of a Timestamp
   When enabled, all imported Zoom Meetings will have their title amended to include the date of the recording. This change will help users distinguish between their recurring meetings.
   

We have released a minor version update for the Software Capture for Apple and Software Capture for PC version to all instances located in the United States, Canada and the European Union. This version incorporates WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility-approved colors, as well as some small improvements to our Single-Sign-On capabilities within the applications.

1. Updated UI for YuJa Software Capture for PC with Improved Alignment with WCAG 2.1 Level AA Contrast Requirements
   With accessibility in mind, we’ve given the application an updated look to incorporate approved accessibility colors throughout the application.
   

2. Updated UI for YuJa Software Capture for Apple with Improved Alignment with WCAG 2.1 Level AA Contrast Requirements
   In parallel, we’ve updated the UI of YuJa Software Capture for Apple to reflect accessibility approved colors throughout the application. 
   
3. Improved Single-Sign-On integration with YuJa Software Capture
   The Software Application now supports integration with multiple, separate Single-Sign-On (SSO) systems, as well as added use of the WebView 2 Control for better SSO page rendering. These improvements aim to simplify the log in process for users across organizations that use more complex Single-Sign-On infrastructure.
   

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.