The Purple Blog
Insights, tips, and news about guest WiFi, analytics, marketing automation, and venue technology.
Future-Proof Wi Fi Onboarding: Boost ROI & UX
Elevate your wi fi onboarding. Our guide explores methods like Passpoint, security, and UX best practices. Learn to prove ROI for seamless connections.
What is WiFi Direct? A Guide for Modern Venues
What is WiFi Direct and how does it work? Discover its uses, security, and how it compares to Bluetooth for enterprise and hospitality networks.
Guide to wi fi 6: Next-Gen Wireless Networks
Explore our comprehensive guide to wi fi 6. Learn about OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and deploy faster, more secure wireless for your enterprise or venue.
Access Point Security: Your 2026 Enterprise Guide
A complete guide to access point security. Learn to defend against threats, implement WPA3 and 802.1X, and deploy identity-based WiFi for your enterprise.
Protect Your Network with Strong DNS and Security
Learn how DNS and security are linked. Our guide covers threats, protocols like DNSSEC & DoH, and Zero Trust for enterprise & WiFi environments.
What Is a Leased Line? Dedicated Business Internet
What is a leased line? Discover dedicated, symmetrical internet for enterprise apps & guest WiFi, with key SLA & procurement tips.
Why Your Next WiFi Upgrade Doesn’t Require New Hardware
Upgrading your WiFi capacity doesn’t have to mean pulling new cables. See how Purple Shield’s new DNS-level ad blocking speeds up page loads by 3.5x and locks down network security in minutes.
Purple Signals Higher Education Ambitions with Appointment of VP Education Tim Peers
Purple has appointed Tim Peers, a SaaS leader who joins the B Corp-certified tech firm to tackle digital poverty and accelerate the Smart Campus evolution.
Wi Fi in Auto: The Complete 2026 Enterprise Guide
Your deep-dive guide to Wi Fi in auto. Learn about hardware, backhaul, OpenRoaming, security, and fleet deployment for enterprise and public transport.
Internet of Things Architecture: A Complete Guide
Explore the layers, protocols, and security patterns of modern Internet of Things architecture. A comprehensive guide for enterprise IT and network admins.
Indoor Positioning System: UWB, BLE, & WiFi Guide
Learn how an indoor positioning system (IPS) works. Compare UWB & BLE tech, explore use cases, & see WiFi integration. Maximize indoor navigation efficiency.
FTTH Fiber to the Home: A Guide for Enterprise in 2026
Explore our guide on FTTH fiber to the home. Learn what it is, how it works, and why it's vital for modern WiFi, security, and seamless guest access.
Access Point Tester Guide: How to Validate Your WiFi
A complete guide for IT admins using an access point tester. Learn to validate WiFi with tests for RSSI, throughput, roaming, and Purple identity features.
WPA WPA2 Enterprise: The Definitive Guide for Businesses
Learn what WPA WPA2 Enterprise is, how it secures your business network over Personal mode, and how to deploy it using RADIUS, EAP, and certificates.
Maximize Your ROI: Benefits Of Wireless Network In 2026
Explore the benefits of wireless network for enterprises in 2026. Discover performance, zero-trust security, ROI, & how identity-based WiFi amplifies value.
How Do I Get Internet: UK Home & Business Guide 2026
Looking for how do I get internet in the UK? Our 2026 guide covers home setup, enterprise WiFi, OpenRoaming, and passwordless access.
Wireless Connection Security: An Enterprise Guide for 2026
Master enterprise wireless connection security. Our guide covers protocols, threats, and best practices for WPA3, Passpoint, and zero-trust WiFi in 2026.
Who Invented WiFi? The Surprising, True Story
Wondering who invented WiFi? Uncover the true story, from Hedy Lamarr's secret patent to the team efforts that built the wireless world we know today.