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What is WiFi?
Wi-Fi stands for Wireless Fidelity and is a technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a wireless Local Area Network (LAN) using the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz band radio bands. Click to dive deeper into WiFi 101.
What is Wifi 6 (802.11ax)?
WiFi 6 is the successor to 802.11ac and offers access to the 6 GHz band. This articles covers everything you need to know about WiFi 6 and how it might affect your business.
Passpoint WiFi
Passpoint addresses common painpoints and allows users to automatically connect to networks. Want to learn the 101? This article covers everything you need to know about Passpoint.
WiFi Security
A secure wireless network prevents unauthorized access to your business. This article covers the basics on why and how you can start securing your WiFi.
What Is a Personal Area Network (PAN)?
A PAN is a connection of electronic devices within a short range. See how you can leverage PANs to improve your personal and business operations.
What is a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)?
A WLAN is a network that allows devices to connect and communicate wirelessly. Read the complete guide to WLAN here.
High-Density WiFi Solutions
Can your WiFi solution solve for densely packed and high traffic usage? See how high density WiFi can improve your users' connection to your network.
Purple partners with discover.film and University Quarter Hull
This partnership will aim to offer students at UQH a free limited-time subscription to the discover.film platform.
Airport digitalization: has the passenger experience improved enough?
Passengers have been embracing technology for years, relying on their smartphones, tablets and other devices to stay informed and up-to-date when traveling. Many airports have bought in too, investing heavily over the past few years in self-service technology that keeps passengers informed, creates more efficient passenger journeys and improves the…
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…
Acuative becomes a Purple Certified Partner to attract new opportunities in retail
Purple, the intelligent spaces company, today announced its certified partnership with Acuative, a global provider of IT and networking support services, based in New Jersey. Acuative helps both public and private sector organisations manage and service their information technology, data, cloud and voice networks. With offices located in the U.S.,…
FREE Public WiFi coming to Taunton, Wellington and Wiveliscombe
North, an integrated ICT systems provider based in North Wales, is pleased to announce that they have been awarded a new contract with Taunton Deane Borough Council for the provision of a public WiFi solution. Visitors and residents will soon be able to enjoy FREE unlimited WiFi whilst out and…
Visitors and residents can now enjoy FREE unlimited WiFi in Newport city centre
Newport’s City Centre public wireless network has been officially launched, thanks to a partnership between North, Ruckus and Purple, the intelligent spaces company. NewportCityConnect will provide users with unlimited 24/7 free WiFi access across key city centre locations including Upper Dock St, Corn St, Skinner St, Riverfront Theatre, train station,…
Llechwedd Slate Caverns: WiFi Delivers Instant Social Media Boost
Summary Llechwedd Slate Caverns is an attraction in Snowdonia, which has 175,000 visitors per year. Situated near the historic slate mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, it combines a Victorian mine tour; slate workshop; and slate mining exhibition with a gift shop; café; and play area. There are also mountain bike…
Purple WiFi partners with Trend Vision in India
Purple WiFi today announced that it is partnering with Trend Vision LLP in India, adding its cloud-based, social WiFi solution, which includes presence analytics and location-based services, to Trend Vision’s portfolio of products. Trend Vision is Purple WiFi’s first Indian reseller, enabling its expansion into a broad market of key…