Sakai

NECA licenses Stan Sakai's "Usagi Yojimbo" for inclusion in its TMNT action figure line!

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
TMNT, Walmart, Clapper, Parent, NECA, Harvey Award, WizKids, Video, National Entertainment Collectibles Association, ViacomCBS, Target, Joseph Enterprises, Usagi Yojimbo, Partnership, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sakai, Association, Film

HILLSIDE, N.J., Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NECA is thrilled to announce an incredible addition to its bestselling line of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures!

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  • HILLSIDE, N.J., Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NECA is thrilled to announce an incredible addition to its bestselling line of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures!
  • In partnership with award-winning creator Stan Sakai, NECA has licensed world-famous comic book series Usagi Yojimbo, starring Miyamoto Usagi, who appeared many times in the classic and modern TMNT cartoon series as well as the comic books.
  • Set in Edo-era Japan, Sakai's continuing story of the rabbit rnin (masterless samurai) has drawn praise for its faithful reflection of many aspects of traditional Japanese culture.
  • The NECA group of companies includes game developer and publisher WizKids, urban vinyl icon Kidrobot, and Joseph Enterprises, Inc., the creator of Chia Pet, The Clapper and other iconic American products.

Social Learning Platform Piazza Adds Improved Security and Privacy Controls For University Administrators and Instructors

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Education, Data management, Security, Technology, Software, Internet, University, Education, Learning management systems, Educational software, D2L, Moodle, Sakai, Learning Management, Blackboard Learn, Piazza, Virtual learning environment, Learning Tools Interoperability

Piazza , the premier social learning platform, today announced a significant upgrade to its platform that provides university administrators with tighter control where they can now lock down course creation and course sign-ups to Piazza directly through the universitys current learning management system (LMS).

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  • Piazza , the premier social learning platform, today announced a significant upgrade to its platform that provides university administrators with tighter control where they can now lock down course creation and course sign-ups to Piazza directly through the universitys current learning management system (LMS).
  • As our university customers are continuing to simplify processes and navigate new learning models, we are thrilled to bring this protocol update that will allow university admins the ability to manage Piazza access directly through their LMS.
  • The upgrade to the Piazza platform will extend integrated support to the leading LMSs used by universities including Blackboard, Canvas, D2Ls Brightspace, Moodle and Sakai.
  • Piazza Q&A is the premier social learning platform today, helping more than 5 million students learn beyond the traditional classroom in more than 2,000 universities spanning 90 countries.

K16 Solutions Announces Breakthrough With Scaffold Migration: Blackboard Customers Can Now Migrate To Ultra More Quickly, Affordably, And Accurately

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Educational software, Education, Learning management systems, Blackboard Learn, D2L, Blackboard system, Educational technology, Blackboard, Sakai

With its one-of-a-kind and revolutionary Scaffold technology, K16 Solutions becomes the only real viable option on the market for Blackboard customers who remain stuck in the older version of the LMS, Blackboard Original, to migrate with extreme precision to the newer version, Blackboard Ultra.

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  • With its one-of-a-kind and revolutionary Scaffold technology, K16 Solutions becomes the only real viable option on the market for Blackboard customers who remain stuck in the older version of the LMS, Blackboard Original, to migrate with extreme precision to the newer version, Blackboard Ultra.
  • Until now, Blackboard customers who needed to move their course content to Ultra were forced to use Blackboard's migration tool that simply left the content fragmented and incomplete.
  • K16 Solutions has successfully migrated over 125,000 courses with Scaffold Migration and has integrations with LMS platforms Coursera, Sakai, Blackboard, D2L, and Canvas.
  • Scaffold technology, powered by K16 Solutions, allows schools to easily and seamlessly migrate LMS platforms, build better courses, and archive outdated online courses.

K16 Solutions Announces Another Technological Breakthrough with Third Sakai LMS Integration

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Educational technology, Education, Learning management systems, Educational software, Sakai, K16

Rutgers University recently leveraged K16 Solutions' breakthrough technology, Scaffold, to move to Canvas, marking the company's third, full-scale Sakai migration in its short history.

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  • Rutgers University recently leveraged K16 Solutions' breakthrough technology, Scaffold, to move to Canvas, marking the company's third, full-scale Sakai migration in its short history.
  • Previously, K16 Solutions helped migrate Wake Forest University and the University of South Alabama from Sakai.
  • Founded by experienced higher education leaders, faculty, and academic entrepreneurs, K16 Solutions solves the biggest LMS challenges facing institutions today.
  • Scaffold technology, powered by K16 Solutions, allows schools to easily and seamlessly migrate LMS platforms, build better courses, and archive outdated online courses.

K16 Solutions Reaches Unprecedented Milestone in LMS Course Transfer: 100,000 Courses Migrated

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Educational software, Educational technology, Learning, Learning management systems, Moodle, D2L, Blackboard Learn, Sakai, Human migration

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --K16 Solutions, the industry leader in ed-tech for LMS migration and instructional design, announced another milestone today in the number of total online courses it has successfully migrated between LMS systems.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --K16 Solutions, the industry leader in ed-tech for LMS migration and instructional design, announced another milestone today in the number of total online courses it has successfully migrated between LMS systems.
  • The 100,000 figure includes completed course migrations through multiple LMS platformsincluding Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, Sakai, D2L, and more.
  • K16 Solutions has been averaging a migration rate of about 7,000 courses per week, and the number is increasing weekly.
  • K16 Solutions has over 100,000 more courses contracted for migration through the remainder of the year and into 2021.

Users Reveal Top Three Education Learning Management Systems (ELMS) Vendors for User Satisfaction Through SoftwareReviews

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Educational technology, Education, Educational software, Learning management systems, Learning, Sakai

The following vendors are leaders according to software users' answers to some very interesting questions focused on user satisfaction, which have been crafted by seasoned IT industry analysts and backed by 22 years of IT research:

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  • The following vendors are leaders according to software users' answers to some very interesting questions focused on user satisfaction, which have been crafted by seasoned IT industry analysts and backed by 22 years of IT research:
    What makes the SoftwareReviews Data Quadrant different?
  • Scoring highest in satisfaction with the learning management feature with 91% (14% higher than the average), software users were happy with their experiences working with Sakai's virtual classroom management, MIS and reporting, instructor workflow and online tests.
  • In second place, Canvas scored 72% for its Net Emotional Footprint, and software users said that they were 82% likely to recommend.
  • SoftwareReviews Data Quadrant Awards recognize outstanding vendors in the technology marketplace as evaluated by their users annually.

Washington & Lee University Selects YuJa for Lecture Capture System and Video Management Solution

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Monday, August 26, 2019
Education, Learning, Learning management systems, Distance education, Educational software, Pedagogy, Educational technology, Sakai, Learning Management, Lecture recording

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --YuJa Inc. formally announces a partnership with Washington & Lee University to provide a campus-wide lecture capture system and video management solution.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --YuJa Inc. formally announces a partnership with Washington & Lee University to provide a campus-wide lecture capture system and video management solution.
  • Following a Request for Proposal (RFP) that described the requirements of including, supporting multiple, concurrent Learning Management Systems, migration of data from the existing solution, and training Classroom Technology and Academic Technology teams, the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform was selected.
  • The awarded contract includes enterprise integration with their existing Sakai and Canvas Learning Management Systems (LMS), software-based classroom lecture capture, video management and ensuring software compatibility with existing classroom and enterprise infrastructure.
  • This includes lecture capture, live streaming, media management, video conferencing, and immersive social & mobile engagement tools.

Unicon Announces the Availability of the LTI 1.3 in Action Video

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Monday, August 12, 2019
Educational software, Educational technology, Education, Learning management systems, Sakai, Learning Tools Interoperability

By leveraging the new IMS Security Framework, LTI 1.3 provides improved security and privacy, and it is required for LTI Advantage.

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  • By leveraging the new IMS Security Framework, LTI 1.3 provides improved security and privacy, and it is required for LTI Advantage.
  • Unicon's LTI 1.3 in Action video presents live demos of LTI 1.3 tool launches from Canvas, Blackboard, and Sakai, which are all IMS-certified for LTI Advantage.
  • LTI 1.3 also provides a simple upgrade path from LTI 1.1, which is the most widely adopted version of LTI.
  • Find out more about LTI 1.3 by viewing the LTI 1.3 in Action video.

ThroughPut Inc. Appoints World-Renowned Just-in-Time, Lean & Kaizen Expert Mr. Takao Sakai to Executive Advisory Board

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Monday, December 3, 2018
Educational technology, Educational software, Education, Sakai, Kaizen

Takao Sakai currently serves as the President of Global People Solutions Inc., and as the Founder of Lean X.

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  • Takao Sakai currently serves as the President of Global People Solutions Inc., and as the Founder of Lean X.
  • "We are incredibly honored to have Takao Sakai join the ThroughPut advisory board", stated Ali Raza, CEO of ThroughPut Inc. "Mr. Sakai's family is responsible for bringing the concept of Just-In-Time to the world.
  • Mr. Sakai and ThroughPut share the common vision of creating world-class Just-In-Time Kaizen software.
  • When asked about the appointment, Mr. Sakai commented "I am very happy to advise the ThroughPut team in the Industry 4.0 era.

ThroughPut Inc. Appoints World-Renowned Just-in-Time, Lean & Kaizen Expert Mr. Takao Sakai to Executive Advisory Board

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 3, 2018
Educational technology, Educational software, Education, Sakai, Kaizen

Takao Sakai currently serves as the President of Global People Solutions Inc., and as the Founder of Lean X.

Key Points: 
  • Takao Sakai currently serves as the President of Global People Solutions Inc., and as the Founder of Lean X.
  • "We are incredibly honored to have Takao Sakai join the ThroughPut advisory board", stated Ali Raza, CEO of ThroughPut Inc. "Mr. Sakai's family is responsible for bringing the concept of Just-In-Time to the world.
  • Mr. Sakai and ThroughPut share the common vision of creating world-class Just-In-Time Kaizen software.
  • When asked about the appointment, Mr. Sakai commented "I am very happy to advise the ThroughPut team in the Industry 4.0 era.