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Gavin Wheeldon

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Gavin sold his last business, Applied Language Solutions, a global language technology and services business. He set up So Purple Group with the prime focus on building an enterprise guest WiFi system that was end user friendly.

Articles by Gavin Wheeldon

Your Guide to Camping with WiFi for Operators

Your Guide to Camping with WiFi for Operators

Transform your campground with our guide to camping with WiFi. Learn to design, deploy, and monetize a network that boosts revenue and guest satisfaction.

2 April 2026
The Core SD WAN Benefits for Modern Businesses

The core SD WAN benefits for modern businesses

Discover how SD-WAN lowers WAN costs by up to 50%, improves application performance, and secures multi-site venue networks with Purple.

1 April 2026
Wireless Access Points Definition Your Ultimate 2026 Guide

What is a wireless access point: WAP definition, types, and enterprise guide

Understand how wireless access points (WAPs) work, the differences between WAPs and routers, PoE switch budgeting, and enterprise multi-SSID security.

31 March 2026
A Complete Guide to Zero Trust Network Access

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) guide: enterprise WiFi security

Discover how Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) replaces legacy VPNs and shared WiFi passwords with 802.1X, Cloud RADIUS, and least-privilege security.

28 March 2026
Your Professional Guide to a Flawless Wi Fi Scan

Your professional guide to a flawless WiFi scan

Master professional WiFi scanning. Compare native OS commands, mobile analyzers, and RF survey tools to detect rogue APs, eliminate interference, and boost venue performance.

24 March 2026
Mastering network and wireless security: A Practical Guide

Network and wireless security guide: enterprise WPA3 & 802.1X

Master enterprise network and wireless security: 802.1X authentication, WPA3 Enterprise, Cloud RADIUS, Zero Trust segmentation, and captive portal protection.

19 March 2026
Difference Between IPv6 and IPv4 A Guide for UK Businesses

The difference between IPv6 and IPv4 for enterprise networks

Compare IPv6 vs IPv4 addressing, NAT elimination, mandatory IPSec encryption, SLAAC onboarding, and dual-stack enterprise WiFi migration strategies.

16 March 2026
A Modern Guide to Flawless WiFi for Students in 2026

Student WiFi guide: fast, secure accommodation & campus access

Master student WiFi network design, high-density PBSA onboarding, Passpoint authentication, bandwidth management, and student venue analytics.

15 March 2026
Single sign on benefits: Boost Security, Productivity, and IT Efficiency

Single sign on benefits: Boost Security, Productivity, and IT Efficiency

Discover the single sign on benefits that help teams secure access, cut IT costs, and boost productivity.

13 March 2026
What Is Radius Server? what is radius server explained in 2026

What is a RADIUS server and how does it work? Enterprise guide

Learn how a RADIUS server authenticates users, enforces authorization, and logs accounting (AAA). Compare on-premise RADIUS vs Cloud RADIUS for enterprise WiFi.

12 March 2026
What Is a connector wi fi and How Does It Work

What is a WiFi connector and how does it work?

Discover what a WiFi connector is, how cloud connectors enable 802.1X authentication, passwordless WiFi access, and OpenRoaming security.

6 March 2026
How many devices connected to internet in 2026: Trends, IoT growth & security

How many devices connected to internet in 2026: Trends, IoT growth & security

Explore global IoT statistics and enterprise network capacity planning for the 29.4 billion connected devices online in 2026.

5 March 2026
A Hotelier's Guide to PMS in Hotel Operations for 2026

A Hotelier Guide to PMS Integrations, Hotel WiFi & ROI (2026)

Discover how connecting your hotel Property Management System (PMS) to Guest WiFi boosts guest satisfaction, automates check-in, and drives hotel revenue.

4 March 2026
A Complete Guide to Making Your Wi Fi Secure

A complete guide to making your WiFi secure

Learn how to secure enterprise WiFi with WPA3-Enterprise, 802.1X certificate authentication, RADIUS, and zero-trust network access controls.

24 February 2026
Seamless Connectivity, Total Compliance: A Guide to Purple Unified Accounts.

Seamless Connectivity, Total Compliance: A Guide to Purple Unified Accounts.

With Purple Unified Accounts, we’ve replaced forms with a frictionless "One-Click" experience. Discover how global brands are seeing a 40% spike in marketing opt-ins while reducing legal risk through automated DSAR handling and cleaner, higher-quality CRM data.

20 February 2026
Guest WiFi’s Old Dilemma is Over. The New Choice is Yours.

Guest WiFi’s Old Dilemma is Over. The New Choice is Yours.

For years, providing Guest WiFi has been a balancing act of bad options. On one side, you had open networks with a shared password—easy for users, but a security nightmare riddled with legal risks for you. On the other hand, you had the captive portal: a friction-filled gateway that, despite its data-gathering benefits, created a frustrating experience for visitors, made even worse by modern privacy features like MAC address randomisation.

17 November 2025
Supercharge your sales team: How to spot a superproducer in the wild

Supercharge your sales team: How to spot a superproducer in the wild

Unlock the potential of your sales team with our in-depth guide on identifying superproducers, the game-changers who can leverage AI tools to elevate your sales performance.

11 November 2025
What is first-party data? Strategy & venue guide

What is first-party data? Strategy & venue guide

Learn what first-party data is, why third-party cookies are failing, and how physical venues capture GDPR-compliant customer data using guest WiFi.

9 August 2025