29 June 2026
Moodle 5.2 Has Arrived: Discover What’s New
Moodle 5.2 is here! Learn more about the new and improved features you can expect from this latest update. [...]Read More... from Blog
Welcome to
the Catalyst Blog
Explore our latest posts, for insights and tips on all things open source.
Stay up to date with news from CatalystMost Recent Posts
25 June 2026
Revisiting MoodleMoot Canada 2026
After the excitement of MoodleMoot Canada 2025 in Montreal, the 2026 edition of MoodleMoot Canada was hosted once more in Montreal, QC – this time at the Université du Québec...
17 June 2026
Catalyst IT Canada Turns 5!
Certified Moodle Premium Partner Catalyst IT Canada celebrates 5 years of working in partnership with Moodle. [...]Read More... from Catalyst IT Canada Turns 5!
Discover the latest in...
Cloud hosting, management and security
View All Posts
22 October 2025
How to strengthen your password security
Passwords remain the most widely used authentication solution for verifying a user’s identity, yet they can also be cybersecurity risks. Learn how you can strengthen your password security. [...]Read More... from How to strengthen...
15 October 2025
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Explained
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a vital second layer of defence against password-based attacks, as it makes stealing users credentials so much harder. Learn why it's important for your organisation's cyber security measures. [...]Read...
8 October 2025
Single Sign-On (SSO) 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... [...]Read More... from Single Sign-On...
EdTech Solutions
View All Posts
16 December 2025
Getting Started with Auditing your Moodle LMS
As we approach that time at the end of the year, December and January can be a good time to tidy things up on your LMS. Conducting a “sweep” (or audit) of your Moodle sites...
14 August 2025
Five Ways to Optimise your Moodle LMS
4 years ago, we shared some tips on how to make your Moodle site look and feel more professional. With Moodle 5.0 now available, it’s the perfect time to revisit these insights. Here are...
16 April 2025
Long-Term Support (LTS) Software: What to Consider
LTS releases are often favoured by larger organisations for their stability, security, and reduced change management. There are pros and cons to LTS software versions, especially if you are continuously transitioning from LTS to...
Open Source and Innovation
View All Posts
25 August 2025
6 tips for choosing the best LMS for your business
A look at some of the most important considerations that our clients have deliberated when looking to improve their enterprise LMS platforms. [...]Read More... from 6 tips for choosing the best LMS for your business
4 June 2025
What is open source software?
What is open source software and how does it work? Learn about open source technology, the differences between open source and closed source software, and why companies prefer to work with open source. [...]Read More......
9 August 2023
Catalyst Follow the Sun support model – what does it mean?
Catalyst’s Follow the Sun Support means there’s a technical expert available to address any issues you might have with your enterprise LMS 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, regardless of your time zone;...
Moodle
View All Posts
29 June 2026
Moodle 5.2 Has Arrived: Discover What’s New
Moodle 5.2 is here! Learn more about the new and improved features you can expect from this latest update. [...]Read More... from Moodle 5.2 Has Arrived: Discover What’s New
16 December 2025
Getting Started with Auditing your Moodle LMS
As we approach that time at the end of the year, December and January can be a good time to tidy things up on your LMS. Conducting a “sweep” (or audit) of your Moodle sites...
29 October 2025
Leveling up educator experience: Introducing Moodle 5.1
Moodle 5.1 is here! Building on the momentum of Moodle 5.0, this latest release comes with improvements designed to save time, reduce clutter, and make Moodle LMS easier to use every day for educators and...
Our Team
View All Posts
17 June 2026
Catalyst IT Canada Turns 5!
Certified Moodle Premium Partner Catalyst IT Canada celebrates 5 years of working in partnership with Moodle. [...]Read More... from Catalyst IT Canada Turns 5!
22 September 2025
Catalyst IT is the 2025 Community Contributor of the Year
Catalyst IT is proud to be recognised as the Community Contributor of the Year 2025 and Partner of the Year (APAC) at the annual Moodle Partner Awards. [...]Read More... from Catalyst IT is the 2025...
18 June 2025
Catalyst IT hosts MoodleMoot Canada 2025
Catalyst IT Canada was thrilled to bring together the Moodle community again for two days of learning and sharing about the future of education, workplace learning, and learning within and beyond the classroom. Read more...
