Blogs
Motel WiFi: Cost, Setup, Security, and Budget-Friendly Solutions
Equip your motel with WiFi, but don't miss out on the must-haves! This guide covers the A-Z from setup, security, and budgeting.
The Web’s Most Loved (and Least Loved) Airports
In this study, we analyze which US airports are the most beloved based on sentiment across the web. See the results of the study here.
Monetizing WiFi
Monetizing WiFi (monetising for the Brits) is a rapidly changing landscape. It also has to be looked at from two perspectives, one from the venue where the WiFi is available and the other from the operator who is providing the WiFi service. It wasn’t very long ago that wherever you…
Mobile is not optional for retailers
At the recent Mobile Retail Summit in London some 300 attendees from a diverse range of retailers (including major supermarkets, department stores and multi-outlet retailers), suppliers and technology innovators came together to discuss the rapidly changing retail sector, as it tries to respond to evolving consumer behaviour, particularly around the…
The importance of reliable indoor mobile coverage during COVID-19
As the world entered 2020, came along the novel coronavirus driving the demand for Internet services and reaching its peak as never before. Slowly and gradually, it became the ‘New Normal’ way of communication such as doing business with people remotely, online video consultations with patients, streaming videos, and socializing…
Missed appointments costing US healthcare $150bn per year
Even now patients with critical illnesses and symptoms staying home for fear of going to a US hospital and contracting the coronavirus.
Feature announcement: Micro Surveys are here
It’s no hidden secret that research and listening to users is vital to successful businesses of all size. The key to gaining this invaluable data is to keep it simple, relevant and ask at the right time. Today, we’re excited to announce a brand new product feature called Micro Surveys…
The Miami HEAT turn up the temperature on fan experience
The Miami HEAT are one of the most successful basketball teams currently playing in the NBA, holding numerous records such as being the first team to win 17 games in a single calendar month in March 2013. So, as you would assume, the Miami HEAT fans have high expectations of…
What is a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)?
A Metropolitan Area Network fulfills the gap between a LAN and a WAN. If you're operating in a city or across multiple buildings, this one is for you.
Metronet (UK) and Purple join forces
June 27 2016, London, 2016: Purple, the intelligent spaces company, today announced its partnership with Metronet (UK), providers of connectivity solutions to businesses across the UK. Metronet (UK) is the UK’s leading alternative-technology Internet Service Provider and network operator. By leveraging a unique combination of fibre and wireless technologies the…
Meraki launches presence analytics API
As a Meraki Technology Partner we were very excited when we got hold of the presence API several weeks ago. This is something we have been doing with our AirTight Networks integration for a while now so the capability within Meraki came as a very welcome piece of the puzzle. On…
McDonald’s record a sharp increase in app downloads following the installation of WiFi analytics
McDonald’s Belgium have partnered with Purple, Cisco Meraki and Socialspot to deliver a fast, free and secure guest WiFi network in over 80 restaurants locations across Belgium. The infrastructure, equipped with Purple’s WiFi analytics solution, is part of a large phase of digital transformation aimed at enhancing the dining experience.…
Maximising the cloud in the workplace
Our blog on BYOD in the workplace suggested that productivity increases if employers allow workers to bring their own device. Employees who wish to use their own devices usually expect that they can and an increasing number of establishments such as hospitals and education are allowing BYOD. In this blog…
MarketsandMarkets™ announce Purple as a key player in the managed WiFi market
In a recent report by MarketsandMarkets™, Purple have been named as a key player in the managed WiFi solutions market. Other named players include Cisco Systems, Fujitsu, Vodafone, Verizon, Ruckus Wireless, Aruba, and Mojo Networks. According to the report, ‘Managed Wi-Fi Solutions Market by Networking Service (Network Security, Network Planning…
Mancini out, stadium wide WiFi in
As Roberto Mancini departs Manchester City FC, there is a new arrival in the shape of stadium wide WiFi for its supporters. Following close on the heels of the announcement by Liverpool FC, Manchester City FC is rolling out high-density WiFi at its Etihad stadium, allowing fans to use their…