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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

The Core SD WAN Benefits for Modern Businesses

The Core SD WAN Benefits for Modern Businesses

Discover the critical SD WAN benefits that drive business growth. Learn how SD-WAN boosts performance, cuts costs, and strengthens security for the digital era.

1 April 2026
Wireless Access Points Definition Your Ultimate 2026 Guide

Wireless Access Points Definition Your Ultimate 2026 Guide

Get a clear wireless access points definition. Understand how WAPs work, their types, and how to build secure enterprise networks that scale.

31 March 2026
A Complete Guide to Zero Trust Network Access

A Complete Guide to Zero Trust Network Access

Explore Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). Learn what it is, how it works, and why it's the new standard for enterprise security in a remote-first world.

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

Your Professional Guide to a Flawless Wi Fi Scan

Master the professional wi fi scan. This guide offers actionable steps, tool breakdowns, and analysis techniques to optimize network performance and security.

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

Mastering network and wireless security: A Practical Guide

Discover practical steps to strengthen network and wireless security, from threat trends to WPA3 and Zero Trust fundamentals.

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

Difference Between IPv6 and IPv4 A Guide for UK Businesses

Explore the critical difference between IPv6 and IPv4. Our 2026 guide for UK businesses covers addressing, security, performance, and strategic migration.

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

A Modern Guide to Flawless WiFi for Students in 2026

Discover how to deploy secure, seamless WiFi for students. Our 2026 guide covers passwordless access, network design, and analytics to enhance student living.

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 Radius Server? what is radius server explained in 2026

Discover what is radius server and how it authenticates users, plus practical cloud vs on-prem insights for 2026.

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

What Is a WiFi Connector and How Does It Work?

Explore how connector wi fi transforms networks, enabling secure, passwordless access and actionable insights for modern businesses.

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

Discover how many devices connected to internet in 2026 and what it means for IoT security, connectivity, and management - learn practical strategies.

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

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

Discover how a modern PMS in hotel operations can elevate guest experiences and boost revenue. This guide covers core functions, integrations, and ROI.

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

A Complete Guide to Making Your Wi Fi Secure

Learn how to make your wi fi secure. Our guide for IT admins covers WPA3, passwordless access, and zero-trust principles for ultimate network protection.

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 randomization.

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?

What is first-party data?

In an era of AI, many marketers turning their attention to first-party data — and for good reason! Learn what first-party data is, and why it's the answer to overcoming AI data dread, with our guide.

9 August 2025
Analytics for physical spaces, really?

Analytics for physical spaces, really?

Imagine we're sat having a beer together and I'm chatting to you about my amazing eCommerce business, you're naturally curious of course, and ask about how many

16 November 2020