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%.
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...
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...
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...
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...

