Blogs

Data Transfers to the US – Safe Harbor is dead, but long-live the EU/US Privacy Shield?
A blog by Squire Patton Boggs A legal challenge brought by an Austrian law student, Max Schrems, led to a landmark change in the law governing the transfer of personal data from the European Union to the US. EU data protection law tries to ensure that the same strict rules…

Data shows numbers of UK drinkers in the North East approaching Pre-COVID levels, while Londoners are staying away
Gain insight into how different people and different regions are reacting to the reopening of pubs, bars and restuarants across the UK

Data Management Trends & Strategies for 2021
A new era for data handling? Over the past few years, the combination of ‘IoT’ devices & AI / Machine Learning has been used to collect huge amounts of big data. Companies from the IaaS (Infrastructure as a Solution) & PaaS (Platform as a Solution) markets are continually releasing new…

Data-driven marketing – How data can improve your marketing strategy
Your customers expect you to understand what they want. Not only this, they expect you to know when they want and how they want it. Today, the modern marketer has no reason for not being able to deliver on these demands. The reason? Data. Data is everywhere, and marketers are…

D11: Mary Meeker and the “State of the Internet” Report
A guest blog post by Lina Arseneault, Senior Director of Marketing at AirTight Networks Since its debut in 2003, The Wall Street Journal’s D: All Things Digital conference has been breaking news and highlighting innovation by providing straight-up, unvarnished conversations with the most influential figures in media and technology. D creators and…

Cybersecurity – How Your Business Website’s Security Affects SEO Performance
Cybersecurity is at the forefront of our minds when it comes to protecting our personal data and financial assets - but is it the same for our SEO performance?

Customer analytics proven to boost business
RIS News has found some interesting trending facts about how businesses can benefit from customer analytics. The power of social media has enabled new brands to be discovered, with 50% of customers having tried a new brand because of recommendations through social sites! The amount of people who own a…

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust launches CHS Maps to benefit patient experience
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust has revolutionized its hospital signage by launching the country’s first interactive mapping service.

Coronavirus threatens US hospital closures
Coronavirus threatens US hospital closures as elective treatment rates drop all over the country, having an impact on revenue.

Creating a safe and contactless office space for your staff and visitors
Ensure your business is on the right path for moving into a more controlled and contactless world through the use of Anayltics and Wayfinding

Consumer attitudes & behaviour towards brands using social media
I recently read an article about the impact a brands social media activity can have on consumer attitudes, and I found it reinforced my view of how Purple WiFi can be used by brands to organically support their social media strategy: WiFi Hotspot Sponsorship. The UK Internet Advertising Bureau recently…

Concurrent users vs. clutter-free airspace – The curious balance
When looking at wireless access points, I would always find myself curious about one thing: How many concurrent users can use this thing at the same time, before it falls over? It’s a question for which the answer isn’t plastered on the side of the box. More often than not,…

Comstor strikes new reseller agreement with Purple WiFi
Cloud-Based Hotspot and Analytics Offering Now Available to Cisco-Dedicated Resellers Across EMEA Cirencester, UK, June 18, 2014 – Westcon Group, a value-added distributor of category-leading unified communications, network infrastructure, data center and security solutions with a global network of specialty resellers, today announced that the company’s Comstor business practice has…

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…

WiFi on the Menu: The Complete Guide to Restaurant WiFi
If you want to add WiFi to your restaurant, don't skip this guide. We cover everything from why you need WiFi to common pitfalls.