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...
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...
SAML – SSO with single log out
This fourth and final post in our “Authentication Series” looks at SAML authentication, our SAML 2.0 Moodle plugin and how it supports SSO and single log out (AKA single sign-out...
Tips to improve password security in your business
This third post in our “Authentication Series” looks at password security from an organisation’s perspective: what to avoid and tips to help make your environment more...
Koha latest version 21.05
The Koha library software team at Catalyst is delighted to share the Koha latest version 21.05. This major release contains 703 changes: 6 new features, 248...
MFA – What it is and why you need it
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a vital second layer of defence against password-based attacks, as it makes stealing users credentials so much harder. The reality is,...
SSO – what it is and how it benefits your organisation
In an ideal world of seamless ICT user experience (UX), users log in once and access everything. There is no visibility or thought to the architecture handling any of...
A busy manager’s checklist for perfect employee check-ins
Whether you call them employee performance check-ins, sit-downs or one on one meetings, frequent conversations with staff have a powerful effect on employee experience management...