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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...
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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,...
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day

Here at Catalyst we take digital accessibility seriously, embedding it into our development services from the beginning. Web accessibility helps people with disabilities to...
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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...
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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...
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Happy birthday Drupal

With DrupalFest 2021 happening through this month, celebrating 20 years of Drupal is ON! As a proud Premium Supporting Partner, that has worked with Drupal for over 15 years, we...
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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...
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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...
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Realise the value of your Moodle LMS

Moodle is a world-class, highly flexible, open source online learning management system (LMS). While the platform is free to access and use, its true flexibility and value (...
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