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Insights and updates from the Purple team on guest WiFi, analytics, and venue technology.
The internet is making us smarter
Internet searches and brain patterns It is widely thought that mental stimulation might improve the brain's ability to function. In a study, researcher Small
WiFi presence analytics explained
Presence Analytics seen using WiFi Analytics reporting bridges the gap between Google Analytics and the real world, offering real-time data and reporting using
Secure or not secure public WiFi. That is the question.
How do you tell if the public WiFi on offer is secure or not secure? Open WiFi Access - what is it and why is it bad? Currently there are many businesses out
Our latest survey: How do people use WiFi in public places?
Do you actively try to find free WiFi when you are out and about? Do you even access it if it's available? We surveyed a staggering 2,540 people and our results
Lucky WiFi
Caesars Entertainment UK is one of the most established and innovative operators in the casino industry, leading the way for over 40 years. It offers a diverse
The History of WiFi
Since its inception, WiFi has played an integral role in keeping us connected at home and in public. We've come to expect a standard degree of connectivity
The language of email
Emails - can we communicate as well as we think we can? Are you trying to be funny? Do you tend to be sarcastic? Or are you deadly serious when sending your
Does social media actually improve society?
Today's society faces many challenges: unemployment, crime, poverty, loneliness to name but a few. We've considered whether social media can be used to
Risks of providing free customer WiFi in Australia
It's a little-known fact outside of the land down under that WiFi is an Australian invention. The Australian Government's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial
Hotspot 2.0, Passpoint and Next Generation Hotspot
So what is Hotspot 2.0, how does it relate to Passpoint and Next Generation Hotspot (NGH), and what is all the fuss about? Confused? You would be forgiven if you we
The psychology of social media
Social media has had a profound effect on the way people engage with each other. Its power lies in the way it can provide users with a sense of personal
Does your WiFi hotspot allow access to adult content?
A recent research project by AdaptiveMobile concluded that over one third of all the UK's cafés and restaurants had no content filtering in place, meaning that
All Inclusive' but not including WiFi
I've recently returned from a two-week summer holiday to Gran Canaria. We stayed in an 'All Inclusive' four-star hotel in Maspalomas, ideally located close
White label the latest WiFi innovation - Social WiFi
Purple WiFi is delighted to announce the release of a limited number of white label licence opportunities for our social WiFi software solution. Purple WiFi is
Repeat after me - Repeaters vs Access Points
For most technically-minded individuals, a trip to a local computer shop is a fairly routine exercise. For others, it may be a less frequent but still
Soft Play Case Study: Snakes & Ladders
“Since installing Purple WiFi, the feedback from customers has been very positive as they can surf the net, catch up on emails or simply update their social
Meraki launches presence analytics API
As a Meraki Technology Partner we were very excited when we got hold of the presence API several weeks ago. This is something we have been doing with our
Barclays to provide free WiFi in branches
Have you ever been encouraged to use the self-checkout in a supermarket or airport? You're ushered in and kindly helped by a member of staff who will show you
