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This hardware connects multiple computers, printers, servers, and other network devices in a building or campus. We cover the 101 on network switches and how they work.

Explore the benefits and limitations of WiFi 6E the latest wireless tech to enhance online experiences with lightning-fast speeds and unparalleled connectivity.

Discover the effectiveness Purple’s placement in partner deals has on reducing telco churn and driving additional value.

In February, Purple and UST DataLabs worked together to see if there was a correlation between social behavior and the rates of C19 cases in Manchester, York, and London. Through the combination of an enriched dataset created by UST, detailing the movement of the UK workforce during the pandemic, and…

Parque Arauco, one of the largest shopping mall operators in South America, have partnered with Purple to install an advanced guest WiFi network in a number of shopping centers across Chile, Peru and Columbia. The new network allows Parque Arauco to deliver an exceptional guest WiFi experience with custom splash…

Farmacorp, Bolivia’s largest pharmaceutical chain, have signed a one-year WiFi analytics and customer engagement renewal with InCloud IT and Purple. The WiFi solution, which is present in over 60 pharmacy’s across Bolivia – soon to be 130+ following scheduled expansion – offers customers a secure, high-speed guest WiFi connection with…

Consumers are exposed to an average of 4,000 to 10,000 ads per day. From watching television to surfing the internet on a smartphone, consumers are bombarded with tons of messaging throughout the day. As a result, marketers have to figure out how they can differentiate themselves. Much of this can…

The finalists for the 2018 ARN Innovation Awards have been released, and we are pleased to announce that Purple have been shortlisted for the Software Vendor Value Award, alongside other contenders including ConnectWise, MuleSoft and VMware. The Vendor Award recognizes vendors helping partners deliver innovative solutions to customers, through leading-edge…

PizzaExpress have partnered with Redcentric and Purple to deliver a free, fast and secure guest WiFi network in 470+ restaurants across the UK and Northern Ireland. The new infrastructure, equipped with WiFi analytics, is part of a phase of digital transformation, aimed at enhancing the dining experience. In January 2017,…

Purple has formed a new technology partnership with Opin Kerfi, leading IT solutions and service partner, to provide businesses with in-depth data and analytics around their customers and physical spaces. Opin Kerfi specialize in many fields of IT including hardware, infrastructure, networks, communications solutions, office solutions and software development. The…

We are pleased to announce that our advanced WiFi solution is now fully integrated with Airship, the leading CRM and customer engagement platform. The Airship platform, complete with data acquisition, segmentation and broadcasting features, helps clients drive revenue through delivering intelligent customer journeys. Dan Brookman, Airship’s Managing Director said: “With…

In June 2017 we released LogicFlow, a simple to use drag and drop builder that enables you to set up multi-staged marketing campaigns within minutes. With LogicFlow, you can automatically trigger an ‘action’, such as an e-shot, SMS message, splash page display or website redirect based on specific customer behavior,…

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…

Hospitality brands can now connect with their customers before they even step on site – and we’re not talking about sending them from your social media pages. We’re talking about capturing their attention while they’re in the vicinity before they walk into your competitors’ restaurant, bar or cafe. Purple, global…

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…