Blogs
Purple takes early leap to become the first GDPR compliant WiFi provider
We are proud to announce that Purple is now General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliant, having unveiled our revised privacy policy and brand-new Profile Portal today, which gives end users complete transparency of all the data collected about them. The EU legislation doesn’t officially come into force until May 25th 2018,…
Purple Freemium WiFi launch at Web Summit
Soft launch of Purple Freemium product model at Web Summit 2013, Dublin We’d barely begun talking about our plans to roll out a free version of Purple WiFi when we were inundated with requests. Safe to say it’s going to be popular! We’ve therefore decided to tell people more about…
Richard Roberts, Vice President EMEA, explains how a free product can increase your profits
Last month we officially launched Purple Free, our brand new free license product, which delivers more advanced capabilities than standard paid-for utility WiFi packages. You’re probably wondering why we introduced a free of charge solution. Why replace something that customers were willing to pay for with a new product that…
Purple welcomes Favendo to its global partner network
Purple has formed a new technology partnership with Favendo, the European leader in location-based services, to provide their customers with comprehensive insights into their venues and visitors. Favendo, headquartered in Bamberg, Germany, develops and sells trend-setting location-based services for customers around the world and is recognised for its precise indoor…
Purple expands further into Europe with Madrid office
Gonzalo Sánchez appointed Regional Sales Manager March 14th, 2016: Purple, the intelligent spaces company, today announced the opening of a new office in Madrid, Spain. Gonzalo Sánchez has been appointed to the role of Regional Sales Manager, reporting to Roberto Aguirre, Sales Director, EMEA who is also based in the…
Purple Events: September is the month for creating worldwide connections
Turning physical spaces such as restaurants, transportation hubs and stadia into intelligent spaces is not a passing Internet of Things trend. Business and artificial intelligence – these have quickly become best practices of how to do business. Intelligent spaces are a means for companies to no longer guess who their…
How our end users have absolute control over their data
End users of WiFi should have control over the data they are willing to share with companies. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into full force on 25th May this year, the biggest revision to data privacy and security in 20 years by the European Union parliament, but there…
Eldan Hotel gets 218% more TripAdvisor reviews by using Purple
Purple, the intelligent spaces company, has enabled the Eldan Hotel to collect 218% more guest reviews on TripAdvisor following the installation of its WiFi and analytics solution by Certified Purple Partner, Boot Net Ltd. The four-star hotel in Jerusalem is working with Purple and Boot Net Ltd. to offer a…
Purple develops a low-cost solution to occupancy control and visitor counting
Low-cost solution to occupancy control enabling venues to optimize safety and comply with government guidance
Purple and Ruckus Wireless team up to deliver NBA’s Indiana Pacers with guest WiFi and fanalytics
October 19, 2016: Purple, the intelligent spaces company, today announced the signing of a three-year contract to supply the Bankers Life Fieldhouse with Ruckus Wireless and Purple’s guest WiFi solution. Together, the companies will combine to provide 437 Ruckus access points at the Fieldhouse’s Indianapolis home to the NBA Indiana…
Purple’s free product is a hit with award-winning polo club
Dallas Burston Polo Club in Warwickshire is now delivering free, fast WiFi to visitors and has seen a 63% increase in social engagement following the installation of Purple Free by Smart Wireless. The club, which is set in 600 acres of grounds, had no form of public WiFi and sought…
Purple continues to build on its success in the healthcare market with the key appointment of Libby Motto
Libby Motto has joined Purple as a Healthcare Account Executive and focuses on centralizing the importance of patient satisfaction for health care venues.
Purple Connects Shoppers and Sustainability in Major UK Retail Partnership
High-street retailer opts for Purple's sustainable Wi-Fi in 60+ stores, driving customer engagement while promoting environmental sustainability.
Purple connects PizzaExpress in UAE
Purple, the intelligent spaces company, and CDW, the international IT solutions provider, today announced its partnership with PizzaExpress UAE. PizzaExpress UAE selected Purple and CDW to offer fast, free and secure guest WiFi to customers while gathering valuable analytics. CDW has delivered a fully integrated solution comprising hardware, software and…
Purple completes $7 million investment to boost global team
Purple, the intelligent spaces company, today announced a $7 million investment. This comprises a growth loan secured from Boost&Co, which totals $3.9 million, and additional funds contributed by existing investors. The investment has been secured following Purple’s impressive global traction with major service providers, a series of large customer wins…