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Purple secures a place on the UK Government's G-Cloud 15 framework

Purple secures a place on the FedRAMP and GSA Schedule

Purple has been awarded a place on the FedRAMP and GSA Schedule, making its WiFi and analytics platform available to buy directly across the public sector.

28 August 2026
Purple appoints Imani Butler as Growth Director, North America

Purple appoints Imani Butler as Growth Director, North America

Purple has appointed Imani Butler as Growth Director, North America, building strategic partnerships and driving growth across the region.

12 August 2026
Purple appoints Jimmy Serrano as Growth Director, Sports & Entertainment

Purple appoints Jimmy Serrano as Growth Director, Sports & Entertainment to drive fan experience and venue growth across North America

Purple has appointed Jimmy Serrano as Growth Director, Sports & Entertainment, leading fan data, guest experience and venue growth across North America.

10 August 2026
Netforge desktop app showing network diagnostics dashboard with floating tool icons

Meet Netforge: 22 free network tools in one desktop app

One app for traceroutes, another for speed tests, a paid tool for SSL checks. We built Netforge to fix that - 22 network tools in one free desktop app, no account required.

28 July 2026
Purple named finalist in the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2026 - Technology Business of the Year

Purple named finalist in the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2026

Manchester business shortlisted for Technology Business of the Year at the UK's flagship business awards.

24 July 2026
Webinar recap: The Advert Tax on Your Network - and How to Stop It

The hidden cost of ads and trackers on your network (and how to get that bandwidth back)

Roughly 30 - 40% of web browsing traffic is ads and trackers - bandwidth you pay for but get zero value from. Here are the real numbers behind Shield, Purple's DNS filtering service.

20 July 2026
Gavin Wheeldon named 2026 finalist, Global Entrepreneur of the Year, at the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards

Gavin Wheeldon named a finalist in the 2026 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards

Gavin Wheeldon, founder and CEO of Purple, has been shortlisted for Global Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2026 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards.

26 June 2026
Secure WiFi router with shield and padlock illustration

How to protect your guest WiFi from DNS hijacking after CISA and the FBI's APT28 warning

Russia's APT28 is hijacking vulnerable routers to steal credentials, and federal agencies have warned businesses to act. Here's why guest WiFi is the exposure most organizations overlook, and how to secure it.

16 June 2026
Purple team at the opening of the new Manchester office at Annie Kenney Mill

Purple doubles down on Greater Manchester as global expansion accelerates

Purple has opened its new office at Annie Kenney Mill in Chadderton, Oldham - cementing its UK base as the business pursues a target of generating 60% of revenue outside the UK within three years.

15 June 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 for public sector WiFi

Purple appoints Iain Fox as VP growth for public sector to lead digital inclusion and smart city WiFi infrastructure across local municipalities.

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

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

Download regional maps with the Purple App's Offline Maps Mode for reliable navigation and trusted WiFi hotspot discovery without a cellular signal.

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 joins Google Cloud Marketplace

Purple joins Google Cloud Marketplace

Turn existing Cloud credits into customer insights with Purple Guest WiFi - now available on Google Cloud Marketplace!

19 August 2025
Purple becomes a Certified B Corporation

Purple becomes a Certified B Corporation

Purple proudly joins the growing movement of companies using business as a force for good Purple, a leading provider of indoor location services, is delighted

25 July 2024
Purple announces the launch of the Purple Partner Program

Purple announces the launch of the Purple Partner Program

The new program provides a market-leading opportunity for resellers and referral partners to generate additional revenue. By leveraging Purple's market knowledge

14 February 2023
Why big tech is backing Purple in a major way: An interview with Chris Dedicoat

Why big tech is backing Purple in a major way: An interview with Chris Dedicoat

After a 23-year stint in Silicon Valley - and working across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa - Cisco's former Executive Vice President (EVP), Chris Dedicoat

31 January 2023
Altitude Trampoline Park partners with Purple to enhance visitor experiences

Altitude Trampoline Park partners with Purple to enhance visitor experiences

See how Altitude Trampoline Park uses Purple guest WiFi to capture visitor CRM profiles, boost concession revenue, and automate guest reviews.

23 January 2023

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