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Gaming console and smart TV in a residential apartment surrounded by a secure WiFi bubble, illustrating iPSK device onboarding on Cisco

Gaming consoles, IoT, and Cisco: solving the headless device onboarding nightmare

Smart TVs, gaming consoles, and IoT sensors cannot use captive portals - here is how identity pre-shared keys (iPSK) on Cisco eliminate the headless device onboarding problem for residential WiFi.

20 May 2026
Webinar recap: Your Staff WiFi Is a Bigger Target Than You Think

Your Staff WiFi Is a Bigger Target Than You Think (And AI Just Made It Worse)

AI has made staff WiFi attacks cheaper, faster, and easier to pull off. Here's what we covered in our fireside chat — and why the fix isn't more friction at the login screen.

18 May 2026
Iain Fox, VP Public Sector at Purple

Purple Appoints Iain Fox as VP Growth – Public Sector to Drive Digital Inclusion and Smart City Innovation

Purple has appointed Iain Fox as VP Public Sector to spearhead digital inclusion and smart city expansion.

14 May 2026
Purple's App now features offline map mode

Purple Launches Offline Maps Mode for Seamless, Secure Navigation to WiFi Hotspots

The Purple App's new feature means users can download maps directly to their device, cutting through the frustration of data dead zones and keeping key features accessible wherever they go.

14 May 2026
Tim Peers, VP Education at Purple

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.

28 April 2026
Purple Shield ad-blocking and privacy suite active on a laptop

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.

28 April 2026
Purple Appoints Commercial Leader Tom Smith as Regional Growth Director to Lead North East Expansion and Social Impact Strategy

Purple Appoints Commercial Leader Tom Smith as Regional Growth Director to Lead North East Expansion and Social Impact Strategy

Purple has appointed Tom Smith as Regional Growth Director to lead its North East expansion, focusing on scaling revenue while tackling digital exclusion through the company’s B Corp-certified WiFi technology.

20 February 2026
More Than a Blocker: Strategic Use Cases for Modern Content Filtering

More Than a Blocker: Strategic Use Cases for Modern Content Filtering

Beyond just blocking: Discover how a DNS filter can optimise bandwidth, protect brand loyalty, and automate compliance. See 6 ways a WiFi content filter transforms your guest network into a strategic business utility.

20 February 2026
Seamless Stays: How iPSK is Redefining the Guest WiFi Experience for Hotels

Seamless Stays: How iPSK is Redefining the Guest WiFi Experience for Hotels

Discover why iPSK is the new standard for hotel WiFi. Eliminate captive portals, support guest Chromecasts, and automate security with identity-based networking.

13 February 2026
Streaming Under the Stars: Why iPSK is the Future of WiFi for Caravan Parks & Resorts

Streaming Under the Stars: Why iPSK is the Future of WiFi for Caravan Parks & Resorts

Why iPSK is the gold standard for caravan park and holiday resort WiFi. Learn how to provide "home-like" connectivity, eliminate support calls, and manage seasonal demand.

9 February 2026
Beyond eduroam: Why iPSK is the New Standard for Student Accommodation & Higher Education WiFi

Beyond eduroam: Why iPSK is the New Standard for Student Accommodation & Higher Education WiFi

Discover why iPSK is the new standard for student accommodation WiFi. Learn how to support gaming consoles, improve security, and automate onboarding with identity-based networking.

9 February 2026
Why iPSK is the Gold Standard for Build-to-Rent (BTR) and MDU WiFi

Why iPSK is the Gold Standard for Build-to-Rent (BTR) and MDU WiFi

Why iPSK is the gold standard for Build-to-Rent (BTR) WiFi. Learn how to provide "Instant-On" internet, improve resident retention, and reduce hardware costs with identity-based networking.

5 February 2026
Why iPSK is the Key to Digital Inclusion in Social and Affordable Housing

Why iPSK is the Key to Digital Inclusion in Social and Affordable Housing

How iPSK (Identity PSK) is closing the digital divide in social housing. Provide secure, affordable, and simple "at-home" WiFi for every resident while protecting privacy.

5 February 2026
Why iPSK is the Future of Care Home WiFi: Balancing Resident Privacy with Medical Security

Why iPSK is the Future of Care Home WiFi: Balancing Resident Privacy with Medical Security

Learn how iPSK (Identity PSK) provides secure, home-like WiFi for care homes. Balance resident privacy with secure e-MAR and IoT connectivity.

5 February 2026
What is iPSK? The Complete Guide to Identity-Based WiFi Security

What is iPSK? The Complete Guide to Identity-Based WiFi Security

What is iPSK? Discover how Identity Pre-Shared Key (iPSK) combines home-WiFi simplicity with Enterprise security. The ultimate guide for BTR, Student Housing, and IoT.

5 February 2026
The 10-Day Window: Why proactive DNS filtering is your best defence against modern threats

The 10-Day Window: Why proactive DNS filtering is your best defence against modern threats

For the modern IT department, Guest WiFi has evolved from a luxury perk into a fundamental utility. Much like power or HVAC, it is a service that customers, visitors, and contractors simply expect to work seamlessly the moment they enter a building. However, from a security standpoint, this utility creates a massive, unmanaged attack surface.

27 January 2026
Beyond the Block List: Meeting Global Safety Standards with WiFi Content Filtering

Beyond the Block List: Meeting Global Safety Standards with WiFi Content Filtering

In the modern business landscape, providing internet access is no longer a secondary amenity; it is a fundamental utility. Whether you are managing a hospital, a retail hub, or a corporate campus, your WiFi is often the first point of interaction for visitors. However, with this utility comes a significant "Duty of Care".

27 January 2026
Newcastle’s Digital Revolution: How Secure Public WiFi is Driving Inclusion and Economic Growth

Newcastle’s Digital Revolution: How Secure Public WiFi is Driving Inclusion and Economic Growth

Purple is focused on creating a world where connectivity is seamless, secure, and available everywhere. Our recent webinar broke down exactly how the city of Newcastle Upon Tyne is leading this transformation through a landmark public-private partnership.

26 November 2025