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Category: Purple news
A glimpse of what to expect from Purple Portal V4
We’ll very shortly be releasing an updated version of our portal, so we wanted to give you a glimpse of what to expect. Platform architecture rewrite with improved performance and access speeds As a direct result of the massive Purple WiFi deployments we’ve seen across the globe, we’ve rewritten the…
Purple WiFi appoint Eric Law, VP of Worldwide Sales
Purple WiFi are expanding globally following a $5m investment announced earlier this year. The investment, led by a group of high net worth individuals in influential positions, was raised in order to accelerate product development and recruitment of a truly global sales team. Introducing Eric Law. Our new VP of Worldwide…
We certainly turned Harvey Nichols Purple
Future of Customer Engagement for Retailers Event at Harvey Nichols Fantastic turn out (in fact, standing room only!) for our event last week, which took place on the 5th floor of Harvey Nics in London and was all about the future of retail. Lovely to see so many trusted partners,…
schuh and Purple work together to offer free social WiFi and mobile stock checking
Thanks to an initial introduction from Ingram Micro, a partnership has formed between Purple WiFi,Egton and Cisco Meraki, meaning schuh now has a new free, family-friendly, secure WiFi service available in store for customers. Why did schuh choose Purple WiFi? Having offered free WiFi for some time, schuh have tailored…
Do you want to work for a global technology business?
We are hiring! Could you be part of the Purple WiFi revolution? At Purple WiFi we are innovators of cloud-based social WiFi. We have just secured $5 million investment funds and we are experiencing rapid growth on an international scale. We are also looking for talented, enthusiastic, driven individuals from…
Purple WiFi partners with Molson Coors to provide WiFi hotspot-driven CRM system
Participating pubs can increase social media engagement and customer interaction February 3, 2015: Purple WiFi, the cloud-based social WiFi software company, today announced its partnership with Molson Coors, one of the UK’s biggest brewers to create a solution called “Molson Coors Cloud”. As part of a new trial, Molson Coors…
Forever Group turn Colliers car dealership Purple
In line with their mission to make the car buying process as enjoyable as possible, Colliers has rolled out a free guest WiFi solution. Colliers is the Midlands’ largest independent motor group and the WiFi provision is a fantastic example of their ongoing commitment to superior customer service. The solution…
NetDef announces agreement with Purple WiFi
NetDef has signed an agreement with innovative social WiFi provider, Purple WiFi, which will see the addition of cloud-based guest WiFi and location analytics solutions to its portfolio of products. NetDef is a leading managed service provider supporting a wide range of clients in the public and private sectors. NetDef…
Guests stay connected at Guernsey’s Fermain Valley Hotel
The Fermain Valley Hotel needed a WiFi solution capable of meeting the rising demand for safe, secure, 24/7 internet access, particularly for business and leisure guests who arrive with multiple devices. The hotel has recently undergone a complete WiFi upgrade, installed by Resolution IT. The WiFi solution utilises multiple VDSL…
Relay2 announces interoperability with Purple WiFi
Relay2, a leader in cloud managed WiFi solutions, has announced that it is fully integrated with the Purple WiFi analytics platform. For Mobile Network Operators and Managed Service Providers, the integration of the Purple WiFi analytics platform provides their customers with rich analytical information to help them better understand the…
Purple WiFi raises $5 million investment for rapid international expansion
Investment funds will be used to accelerate product development and for staff recruitment to aid global expansion, targeting EMEAR, APAC and the Americas January 14, 2015: Purple WiFi, the UK-based WiFi social login and location analytics platform, today announced new funding to accelerate its rapid international expansion. The $5m funding was…
Purple WiFi sign up to the Future of Privacy Forum Mobile Location Code of Conduct
Purple WiFi has joined the Future of Privacy Forum, ensuring we are up to date with best practices in data collection and how data is being used. This will enable us to be at the forefront of any privacy dialogue and access up to date information from thought leaders on issues…
Purple WiFi confirmed as Wireless Broadband Alliance members
Purple WiFi are proud to announce that we are now members of the Wireless Broadband Alliance. Having attended the key events over the last two years we’ve always wanted to be a part of the community and that wasn’t possible until now. Who are the WBA? The Wireless Broadband Alliance aims to…
Purple WiFi certified for Quality and Information Security
We are pleased to announce that Purple WiFi has achieved ISO certification for Quality and Information Security. This is an important step forwards to ensure the continued success of the business and demonstrate to existing and potential customers that international standards are a high priority for us. Achieving ISO certification means that…
We’re hiring!
WiFi is something that is expected, for free, just as we expect access to heat, light and water. But the big question in recent years has been how to monetise WiFi. Purple WiFi has created an innovative low cost solution that gives unprecedented analytics and insights, whilst driving true ROI…