Top programming languages – what’s your selection criteria?
Lists of 'top' programming languages are prolific. With all the choice in application development languages, here's some tips to help you determine your selection criteria.
Moodle LMS optimisation – the big reveal
This post reveals how the Catalyst Team transformed a set of Moodle LMS platforms AND reduced costs by 50%.
Quality in learning and teaching – measure it and manage IT
The QILT survey results declined sharply in 2020: the curriculum and course objectives didn't change, but the delivery channel did. Edtech and digital transformation became urgent...
Moodle integration – engineering success
Integration is one of the most important aspects of designing an LMS solution. It will streamline processes, improve productivity, vastly improve the student UX, and ultimately...
Moodle 4.0 – revealing a new course page structure
Explore the new prototypes of the improved course page structure, a key deliverable on the road to Moodle 4.0, the user experience centrepiece that will transform Moodle LMS.
System integration – the aim is the name
System integration promises are often under-delivered. This post explains what it is, the impact of cloud services, the challenges that need to be overcome plus details a Moodle...
GoCD optimisation – push-style webhooks for pipeline scheduling
This post shares our Managed Services Team's GoCD optimisation work, explaining how we have improved push-style webhooks for pipeline scheduling.
Cloud computing – risks and mitigation
Cloud computing enables education providers to deliver a high performance service, but it doesn't happen at the flick of a switch. Like anything worthwhile, it requires skill and...
Cloud computing – automation and orchestration explained
This post explores the evolution of cloud automation and where and how cloud orchestration fits in to support a sustainable and robust operation.
Collaborative learning with Moodle
An established edtech, explore how Moodle learning management system (LMS) can support students and educators with their collaborative learning and group communication in a hybrid...
Understanding managed services in the cloud
The global cloud managed services market is rapidly expanding in terms of both extent and adoption; it is anticipated that by 2027 its value will reach a massive US$129.26b. In...
DevOps – going strong with GoCD
Automating the continuous integration and delivery process. Many organisations are reaping the benefits of increased agility and iterative speed of adopting DevOps tools and...