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Young coders set to conquer Purple challenge in local hackathon
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Young coders set to conquer Purple challenge in local hackathon

Following the success of last year’s event, Purple’s development team is once again set to help school children in Greater Manchester develop their coding and programming skills at the 2017 Tameside Hackathon. The Tameside Hackathon, which kicks off today, gives children aged 12 to 18 years-old the chance to get…

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WiFi hotspot
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www (World Wide WiFi)

Attracting the free wifi tourists On a daily basis more cities are announcing their intention to create city-wide wifi hotspots. From Tel Aviv to Perth in Australia, it’s a move that should be welcomed by local venues as it encourages both leisure and business tourists, which will boost the local economy. Knowing…

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The world’s strangest WiFi hotspots - part 2|Moraine Lake in Banff National Park
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The world’s strangest WiFi hotspots – part 2

The strangest WiFi locations are everywhere. It’s almost a year since Purple published one of our most popular blogs – the Top 6 Weirdest Places with WiFi. Think donkeys, the moon, cemeteries, the North Pole and mountains. With that in mind, and a collection of our favourite WiFi headlines to…

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Wood Green
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Wood Green, The Animals Charity installs Purple WiFi

Wood Green, The Animals Charity have recently installed a new, hard working WiFi system.  The solution was rolled out across two locations, Wood Green London, and Godmanchester in the UK. Godmanchester is spread across 52 acres of beautiful countryside and multiple buildings, with WiFi access throughout.  The installation was completed…

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Celebrating Women in Tech - International Women's Day
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Celebrating Women in Tech – International Women’s Day

Here at Purple, we are passionate about providing equal opportunities to those we work with, as well as those who wish to join us. In fact, the leadership team at Purple is made up of equal parts men and women, and each individual’s talents and strengths have been integral to our…

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Purple announces closer strategic partnership with Wireless Social
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Purple announces closer strategic partnership with Wireless Social

Purple, the intelligent spaces company, has formed a closer partnership with Wireless Social, a longstanding partner, to strengthen customer relationships and increase growth in key sectors. Wireless Social, a Certified Partner, has worked with Purple since the company’s inception, originally signing a partnership agreement back in April 2013. The firm…

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wireless networks
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What Is a Wireless Network and How Does It Work?

A wireless network connection devices without physical cables. Click to see our overview of wireless networks.

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wlan 101
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What is a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)?

A WLAN is a network that allows devices to connect and communicate wirelessly. Read the complete guide to WLAN here.

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Popular UK wildlife parks have improved the way they interact with guests thanks to Purple

Paignton Zoo, Newquay Zoo and Living Coasts are working with Purple, the intelligent spaces company, Acronyms and Cisco Meraki to deliver connectivity to visitors whilst obtaining a wealth of data about their guests for outbound marketing. The tourist attractions, located in the South of England, are operated by the Whitley…

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WiFi4EU: A Continental Shift In Free WiFi Access For Europe

On May 29th, 2017 the European Parliament, the Council, and the Commission reached a political agreement to provide free WiFi connectivity for citizens and visitors in the European Union. The WiFi4EU scheme will be delivered through simple and non-bureaucratic procedures including online applications, payments by vouchers (each worth 15,000 Euros)…

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WiFi will kill mobile networks by 2025

We all want data, quickly and efficiently. From our FitBits to our Smart fridges, social media apps, and everything in between, we expect seamless connectivity. Businesses are equally as demanding – offices, hospitals, schools, airlines, hotels and restaurants and many other venues are consuming data at a rapid rate. But…

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WiFi usage increase
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WiFi usage increase with the introduction of 4G

With mobile operators launching 4G, you won’t be surprised to hear that we’ve been carefully watching the effect of this on WiFi usage. The new capabilities of 4G have resulted in the launch of smartphones with larger screens, higher speed mobile broadband, richer applications and an improved user experience. As…

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WiFi trends in bars and restaurants [Infographic]|
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WiFi trends in bars and restaurants [Infographic]

Technology has become an ever-present part of our day-to-day lives; as consumers we take it for granted that we live in an increasingly connected world. At the heart of this paradigm shift is wireless data, superseding traditional linear methods of communication. Our blog and infographic take a look at the…

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WiFi – the future for restaurants

We all expect to find free WiFi access when we visit a restaurant, café or bar – but in the future, we’ll be doing more than surfing or checking emails when we get online at our favourite eatery. For restaurateurs, you want to make sure that the cost of supplying…

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WiFi Sponsorship vs. traditional advertising
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WiFi Sponsorship vs. traditional advertising

In an age where most people are fixated with the 4 inch retinal digital display in front of them rather than a newspaper, many traditional advertising methods are experiencing less engagement with the consumer, meaning traditional advertising needs to work harder in order to generate sales and revenue growth for…

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