Blogs
Purple and Smarter WiFi reach new heights at renowned ski and climbing centres
Purple, the intelligent spaces company, has revealed that the Ice Factor, Snow Factor and Bar Varia are collecting four times more CRM data following the installation of its solution by Smarter WiFi. The Scottish attractions draw visitors from far and wide as the Ice Factor is home to the world’s…
Purple and Smarter WiFi stir up business for Wok&Go
Purple, the intelligent spaces company, Smarter WiFi and TP-Link have today announced their collaboration with Wok&Go, serving its thousands of diners across the UK with a seamless WiFi connection. Wok&Go, the popular noodle bar franchise, sought the services of Purple and Smarter WiFi having realised that free connectivity was something…
Purple showcases security readiness with Cyber Essentials Plus certification
Purple has become one of the latest companies to become Cyber Essentials+ certified, indicating that the company takes a proactive stance against malicious cyber attacks. Cyber Essentials is the UK Government-backed scheme that aims to help small to medium enterprises protect themselves against common cyber threats. The certification is an…
Purple shortlisted for International Company of the Year
We are pleased to announce that Purple have been shortlisted for the International Company of the Year Award (up to £10m turnover) at this year’s Insider North West International Trade Awards. With the UK economy struggling and the government focusing on an export-led recovery, finding new markets overseas can be…
Purple shortlisted at the Greater Manchester Business Awards
The finalists for the 2018 Greater Manchester Business Awards have been released, and we are pleased to announce that Purple have been shortlisted for the Business Of the Year Award (organisations of over 50 employees), alongside other contenders including Verastar, cartime and Benchmark International. The announcement follows recent successes for…
Purple welcomes Shopronics on board its global partner network
Purple has formed a new technology partnership with Shopronics, providers of big data and predictive analytics, to supply businesses with in-depth data and insights around their customers and physical spaces. Shopronics specialise in big data and predictive analytics, and use the Internet of Things to gather data around their clients’…
Purple Sees 26% Jump in WiFi Users, Surpassing 380 Million in 2023
Witness spectacular growth with Purple's guest WiFi solutions! Aiming at strategic sectors, we've experienced a 26% increase in WiFi users, unlocking powerful data insights.
Purple Secures Investment from BGF to Accelerate Growth
Purple, a leading provider of intelligent spaces solutions, partners with BGF to accelerate growth, solidifying their market-leader position in the industry.
Purple gets golden ticket for maiden flight from Manchester to San Francisco
Here at Purple, we have a reputation for breaking new ground. We were the first mover in our market, delivering a unique WiFi and analytics solution to business and venues around the world that provides them with customer insights and marketing tools for real world spaces. Tomorrow, Tuesday March 28th,…
Purple relaunches their guest WiFi & data capture solution directly to UK hospitality
This summer, Purple invites hospitality operators to sign up for their solution directly, recently enhanced with new integrations into hospitality-specific CRMs such as Airship, Atreemo, Bloomreach, and Mapp.
Purple Reinforces Commitment to US Healthcare Market With HIPAA Compliance Certification
Purple’s healthcare team completes HIPAA training to deliver secure, compliant solutions. Trust in data privacy and security with Purple's innovative technology.
Purple Recognized as a Visionary in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Indoor Location Services
Purple is recognized as a Visionary in Gartner's Magic Quadrant. Discover our game-changing location-based solutions for businesses.
Why would 10,000 people want an umbrella that didn’t work in the rain?
10,000 people considered a WiFi enabled umbrella you couldn’t use in the rain just to stay connected to WiFi. Purple Rain was a phantom product introduced by the global leader of WiFi analytics, Purple, as part of a Black Friday experiment last November. The not really patented Connected Canopy –…
Purple providing future careers
One of our key values here at Purple is all about innovation and determination. We are a technology business after all, and technology is always evolving. Not only do we continually look for new ways to improve our solution and the end-to-end customer experience, we also look to develop our…
Purple Promotes Veteran Tech Leader to Chief Technology Officer: Iain Jewitt Steps Up to Drive Innovation and Growth
Seasoned technologist with a passion for pushing boundaries takes the helm of Purple’s technology vision Purple, a leading innovator in indoor location services, today announced the promotion of Iain Jewitt to Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately. Jewitt brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, boasting over…