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...
Make your Moodle more professional – 5 tips
Moodle LMS provides the platform for your learning content to be redesigned, so it can evolve with your organisation. With so many options for colours, fonts, GIFs and images...
Follow The Sun support – why it matters
Back in 2017, we wrote a blog post “Follow The Sun support – One Year In” that talked about why and how Catalyst IT established a Follow The Sun support model. Now, as we...
Why use Agile software development?
Agile software development was formalised in 2001, when 17 technologists drafted the Agile Manifesto. Since then, the term “Agile” has taken on a life of its own. It’s...
Cloud managed services – make the switch
Migration to a Cloud Managed Service is hands down our most popular service at present. It has transformed the performance of many clients’ learning management systems (LMS) and...
Build an LMS that learners love – 10 tips
As an organisation that understands the power of effective workplace learning, you’re probably using a learning management system (LMS) to deliver digital content and ensure...
