Blogs
Complit Networks is set to wave the flag for Purple in Belgium
Purple, the intelligent spaces company, is pleased to announce that Complit Networks, based in Belgium, is set to sell its solution to European brands as a newly Certified Partner. Complit Networks works with Aerohive, a leading WiFi hardware manufacturer, and will deliver Purple’s WiFi and analytics solution to businesses located in Belgium…
802.1x Authentication for WiFi Networks: The Benefits
As we bring more and more devices join public WiFi networks, concerns around security and user authentication continue to dominate the conversation. This is especially true when debating the appropriate security protocols for large-scale, guest WiFi networks that onload hundreds, thousands or even millions of users a day. Without the…
Pernod Ricard to deliver Jameson branded WiFi thanks to Purple
Purple, the intelligent spaces company, has signed an exclusive contract with Pernod Ricard Philippines, to supply its WiFi and analytics solution to venues serving Jameson whiskey in Manila. Pernod Ricard, ranked No.2 worldwide in wines and spirits, has a unique portfolio of brands including ABSOLUT Vodka, Jameson, Jacob’s Creek, Kahlua…
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…
Feature announcement: The Salesforce Connector is Here
Following our Micro Surveys feature release, we are pleased to announce that we have integrated another new feature into the Purple Portal – say hello to the Salesforce Connector! The Salesforce Connector allows you to match your Portal visitor records against your Salesforce data, giving you an enhanced understanding of who…
Purple Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Here at Purple, we are passionate about fostering young talent and providing our apprentices with the stepping stones to develop and build their careers.This week, we are excited to be celebrating the 10th annual National Apprenticeship Week. As a brief summary, NAW 2017 “brings together employers and apprentices from across…
Celebrating Women in Tech – International Women’s Day
Here at Purple, we are passionate about providing equal opportunities to those we work with, as well as those who wish to join us. In fact, the leadership team at Purple is made up of equal parts men and women, and each individual’s talents and strengths have been integral to our…
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 Cisco to get Manchester moving thanks to a grant from InnovateUK
Intelligent spaces company, Purple, announces today that it is part of a team that has won a contract to design and implement a data-led smart transportation platform for the Greater Manchester City Region. Purple is teaming up with Cisco, the worldwide technology leader, and a number of other technology innovation…
Rise of the Millennials and the Impact on Hospitality
According to information conducted by Elliot’s agency, millennials now make up the largest social demographic of the UK. They love to eat out regularly, with over half of them doing so at least once a week and a third at least three times a week. A third of millennials also…
IQ WiFi to widen Purple’s footprint across MENA region
Purple, the intelligent spaces company, today announced that IQ WIFI has become Purple’s strategic distributor in the MENA Region, with exclusivity in key countries, to generate further business through the channel. IQ WiFi, based in Dubai, originally became a partner back in 2015 having identified Purple as the clear market…
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…
In-Store WiFi: Are you using it to it’s full potential?
Every day, millions of us use our smartphones, laptops, tablets, and wearable technology to connect to public WiFi access points (WAP). Ultimately, we expect to be connected wherever we go, and rely on established venues like shopping malls, department stores, and chain stores to provide us with reliable and secure…
Young coders set to conquer Purple challenge in local hackathon
Following the success of last year’s event, Purple’s development team is once again set to help school children in Greater Manchester develop their coding and programming skills at the 2017 Tameside Hackathon. The Tameside Hackathon, which kicks off today, gives children aged 12 to 18 years-old the chance to get…
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,…