The Purple Blog
Insights, tips, and news about guest WiFi, analytics, marketing automation, and venue technology.
How to Improve WiFi Security: An Enterprise Guide for 2026
Learn how to improve WiFi security beyond simple passwords. Our guide covers WPA3, 802.1X, network segmentation, and SSO for enterprise and guest networks.
WiFi Solutions for Businesses: 2026 Guide
Discover modern WiFi solutions for businesses. Covers zero-trust security, Passpoint, & analytics to help choose & deploy the right 2026 system.
Cisco Wireless APs: 2026 Guide to Products & Deployment
Explore the Cisco wireless AP portfolio: product families, key features, deployment, and modern authentication for enterprise & retail in 2026.
10 Best Network Access Control (NAC) Solutions for 2026
Find the best network access control solution. Our 2026 guide compares 10 top NAC platforms on features, pros, cons, and when to choose cloud vs. on-prem.
WiFi in Schools: The 2026 Administrator & IT Guide
A complete guide to WiFi in schools for IT and admins. Learn needs assessment, network design, secure authentication with Passpoint, funding, and more for 2026.
Protocols for IoT: A Practical Enterprise Guide 2026
Explore the essential protocols for IoT. This guide compares MQTT, CoAP, LoRaWAN, and more, focusing on enterprise security, identity, and integration.
Deploying Free Wifi on Buses: Operator's Guide
Our practical guide for transit operators deploying free wifi on buses covers hardware, backhaul, security, costs, ROI, and modern authentication.
What Is Network Access Control (NAC)?
Discover what is network access control (NAC), its components, and how it secures networks. A 2026 guide for enterprise, retail & hospitality.
Access Points Wireless: Deploy & Manage Wi-Fi
Plan, deploy, & manage enterprise Wi-Fi using access points wireless. Focus on capacity, security, and seamless user experience for your venue.
What Is Single Sign On? Guide to SSO & Enterprise WiFi
Understand what is single sign on, how SSO works, its protocols (SAML, OIDC), benefits, and how it secures enterprise WiFi access. Learn more.
Gaming consoles, IoT, and Cisco: solving the headless device onboarding nightmare
Smart TVs, gaming consoles, and IoT sensors cannot use captive portals - here is how identity pre-shared keys (iPSK) on Cisco eliminate the headless device onboarding problem for residential WiFi.
What Is MAC Address Filtering? Why It's Obsolete for 2026
What is mac address filtering - Discover what is mac address filtering, how it works, and why it's not a secure solution for 2026. Explore modern alternatives
Distance for WiFi: A Realistic UK Guide for 2026
Learn the real distance for WiFi in the UK. This guide explains range by standard, frequency, and how to optimise coverage in homes, hotels, and offices.
Coffee Shop WiFi: The Ultimate 2026 Business Guide
Build the perfect coffee shop WiFi network. Our 2026 guide covers architecture, security, passwordless access, marketing hooks, and measuring business ROI.
Setting Up WiFi for Business: A 2026 Playbook
A complete guide to setting up WiFi for business. Go beyond basic coverage with our playbook on planning, security, identity, and vendor integration for 2026.
How To Improve Guest Satisfaction: The Ultimate Playbook
How to improve guest satisfaction - Learn how to improve guest satisfaction with our actionable playbook. Go beyond generic tips to master digital experience,
How a wi fi assistant Enables Passwordless Access in 2026
Discover how a wi fi assistant uses OpenRoaming and Passpoint to provide secure, passwordless network access for enterprises and users in 2026.
Purple Appoints Iain Fox as VP Growth – Public Sector to Drive Digital Inclusion and Smart City Innovation
Purple has appointed Iain Fox as VP Public Sector to spearhead digital inclusion and smart city expansion.