Internet of Things

Must have christmas gifts for technology lovers 2019

Internet of Things, Social media, Technologyby Callum Clark23/12/2019Leave a Comment

Love it or loathe it, Christmas is literally around the corner (again, yes I know!) and if you’re like me and left it until the last minute, it’s probably time...

How WiFi & IoT can be used for marketing

Guest Blog, Internet of Things, WiFi Technologyby Jessica Thomas04/01/2019Leave a Comment

With each passing day, the internet expands further, providing savvy digital marketers with fresh possibilities. Sticking to the methods that got results 5 years ago isn’t going to have the...

Why big data doesn’t need to be a big issue

Internet of Things, Multi Purpose, Technology, WiFi Technologyby Jessica Thomas17/05/2017Leave a Comment

Technological advancements and digital transformation are revolutionising the way businesses operate, with many actively converting data into insights to help them achieve their core business objectives. Through the use of...

802.1x Authentication for WiFi Networks: The Benefits

Internet of Things, Purple WiFi, Technology, WiFi Technologyby Gavin Wheeldon19/03/2017Leave a Comment

As we bring more and more devices join public WiFi networks, concerns around security and user authentication continue to dominate the conversation. This is especially true when debating the appropriate...

The Technology Behind Amazon Go: How it Works and What It Means for Retailers

Business, Internet of Things, Purple WiFi, Technologyby Jessica Thomas19/01/2017Leave a Comment

Whether you spotted it in your social feeds, saw it in a news headline, or were one of the 7.9 million people who have viewed its debut YouTube video, it’s...

IOT: It’s a Thing thing (except it isn’t) – by Dan Warren

Internet of Things, Technologyby Jessica Thomas13/12/2016Leave a Comment

When I was asked to write some blog pieces about the Internet of Things, I was both excited – because it is a topic I think is of massive importance...

2016’s Big Fat List of IoT Gadgets

Internet of Things, Technologyby Jessica Thomas12/12/2016Leave a Comment

Now that 2016 is coming to a close, it’s easy to see why this year has been THE year for making the Internet of Things a bigger part of our...

Purple IoT Hackathon – the results are in

Careers blog, Internet of Things, Purple news, Purple WiFi, Technologyby Jessica Thomas10/03/2016Leave a Comment

Our dedicated tech team gave up their weekend to come into the Manchester headquarters to take part in the inaugural Purple Hackathon. The night owls worked 24 hours straight to...

What’s next for the Internet of Things?

Internet of Things, Technologyby Jessica Thomas18/02/2016Leave a Comment

“So why is it called the Internet of Things?” Was the question from my five year old when I told him what I was writing about –” it sounds awesome”....

How will IoT affect Marketing in the future?

Internet of Things, Technologyby Jessica Thomas09/06/2015Leave a Comment

How the Internet of things influences the marketing landscape The Internet of things, in case you haven’t heard, is the interconnectivity of digital devices. This gives marketing a great power...