Blogs
There are stepping stones to every career, and Ellie’s was Purple
Applying for work experience is a great way to understand what it is you are looking for in a career. When you are unsure of what profession best suits your personality, skills, and most importantly, is a career you can be passionate about, work experience can give you a glimpse…
Stables Market Camden turns Purple with free WiFi for visitors
Purple allows Stables Market in Camden to offer an easy to use WiFi service with the added bonus of WiFi marketing opportunities and footfall monitoring August 19, 2014: Purple, the intelligent spaces company, today announced the launch of a secure and legal Social WiFi solution for Stables Market Camden, London’s…
Spotlight on: Data Retention Obligations in the European Union
(Important Note added on 14 July 2014: The EU law in this area is currently undergoing change and this blog post requires updating to reflect the current circumstances. We will be re-publishing with the up to date legal information as soon as possible.) The need to allow access to public…
Splash page and e-shots – new functionality explained
Purple WiFi is always innovating, changing and adapting to new technology. We’re keen to give our customers and resellers the tools they need to make the Purple WiFi product work for them. That’s why we’re introducing a brand new splash page and e-shots. Dom, our Training Manager, will be organising…
Soft Play Case Study: The Big Play Barn
The Big Play Barn “If you’re an Indoor play area and looking for FREE WiFi for your customers, Purple WiFi is the way to go. Fantastic service, fresh idea, safe and secure, so easy to use and customers love it. We would even go as far as saying it is…
Soft Play Case Study: Snakes & Ladders
“Since installing Purple WiFi, the feedback from customers has been very positive as they can surf the net, catch up on emails or simply update their social networking pages while their kids play, and the social media element means we can keep everyone updated on what is happening at each…
Social media usage around the world
I know what you’re thinking. Another social media blog post. Bear with me here. There’s a reason that they are so prolific in the blogosphere, and that’s because social media is one of the most vital aspects of mass communication today. It’s one of the most prolific and abundant means…
Does social media actually improve society?
Today’s society faces many challenges: unemployment, crime, poverty, loneliness to name but a few. We’ve had a think about whether social media can be used to help eliminate some of the problems society faces and help to create happier, healthier lifestyles. 1. Can social media decrease loneliness? Loneliness motivates an…
Social becomes Mocial – the latest social media buzzword
A guest blog by Ben Hayes, Managing Director of BORN SOCIAL. Mocial is the latest buzzword to come to the fore, recognising the increasing extent to which social media is accessed through mobile devices. Logging into Facebook through your iPhone, using Twitter on your Blackberry… your audience are now spending…
Purple ticks all the boxes for SMG, the world leader in venue management
Purple, the intelligent spaces company, and Insource Technology have installed WiFi and location analytics at the Irving Convention Center operated by SMG, the world leader in venue management. The Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, Texas, is using Ruckus hardware and Purple to deliver guest WiFi whilst collecting visitor data,…
SmartPhone users check Facebook app 14 times a day
Recent research by IDC for Facebook has shown the terrifying extent of our social media habit, with the average FB smartphone user logging on 14 times a day! Obviously the growing use of smartphones makes it easier to fuel our addiction, where ever we are, whatever we’re doing! And the…
Smart Wireless™ joins the ranks as a Purple Certified Partner
Purple, the intelligent spaces company, has welcomed Smart Wireless™ on board as a Certified Partner, who is set to unlock new opportunities in the hospitality and events space. Smart Wireless™ provides wireless consultancy and services to a wide range of verticals across the UK and Europe. The firm originally discovered…
Smart & connected communities – drivers & connectivity
As the digital world evolves, citizens and visitors of towns and cities expect and demand to be served and communicated to in a way that reflects the world around them. Access to digital services is no longer a-nice-to-have, but a necessity. When out in public, people expect the same level…
Smart Cities Guest Blog: I’m building a time machine by Alison Lee
I’m building a time machine Hurrah according to Google it’s the year of the automated car. I’m twitching the curtains waiting for it to arrive. Then again, I’m not sure I’d like to be driven around at 25 miles an hour, a speed just slow enough to feel uncomfortable when…
Smart Access Points & Intelligent WiFi
How can you maximize the potential of your business WiFi? See how you can use smart access points to make your WiFi more intelligent.