The Purple Blog
Insights, tips, and news about guest WiFi, analytics, marketing automation, and venue technology.
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.
EAP Method WiFi: A Guide to Secure Network Access
Discover the right EAP method WiFi for your network. Our guide explains EAP-TLS, PEAP, and more for secure guest, staff, and multi-tenant access.
WiFi Certificate Authentication: Secure Network Access
Master WiFi certificate authentication. Learn EAP-TLS, IdP integration, and automated provisioning for secure, passwordless network access.
Behavioral Analytics: Insights for WiFi Networks
Unlock actionable insights from WiFi data with behavioral analytics. Transform retail, hospitality & enterprise networks. Learn metrics & use cases.
User Experience Metrics: Drive Real Business Impact
Learn to improve your customer journey with key user experience metrics. Track task success, NPS, & more with our 2026 guide to boost real business impact.
Modern Feedback Collection: A Playbook for Venues 2026
Build a powerful feedback collection program. Our 2026 playbook covers channels like WiFi surveys, question design, CRM integration, and measuring success.
What Is Secure WiFi: Essential Guide for Business 2026
Learn what is secure WiFi for your business. Explore threats, WPA3, 802.1X, and best practices for hospitality, retail, and healthcare in 2026.
Why Consumer WiFi Gear Doesn't Belong on Your Guest Network
Discover why consumer WiFi extenders and domestic mesh pods create security risks, NAT bottlenecks, and compliance failures on commercial guest networks.
Enterprise WiFi Security: A Complete Guide for 2026
Secure your network with our complete guide to Enterprise WiFi Security. Explore WPA3, 802.1X, Zero Trust, and passwordless solutions to protect your business.
What is wireless display? Screen mirroring guide
Explore wireless display protocols: IEEE 802.11 WiFi Display, Miracast P2P, AirPlay 2, Google Cast, enterprise VLAN segmentation, and boardroom AV design.
Design of a Survey: A Practical Guide for Venues
Master the design of a survey for physical venues. Learn how to write high-converting questions, measure NPS and CSAT, and capture guest feedback via WiFi.
Your Guide to WPA to WPA2 Migration in 2026
Migrate legacy WPA networks to WPA2 and WPA3. Compare AES-CCMP vs TKIP, calculate migration risk, size RADIUS 802.1X auth, and deploy identity WiFi.
The WiFi 7 Market in 2026: What the $8.6 Billion Growth Story Means for Retail and Hospitality
The WiFi 7 market is set to reach $8.6 billion in 2026, growing 30%+ a year. Here is what the numbers mean for retail and hospitality venue WiFi investment.
WiFi channel width guide: 20, 40, 80 & 160 MHz explained
Compare 20, 40, 80, and 160 MHz WiFi channel widths. Optimize throughput, reduce co-channel interference, and calculate venue capacity with Purple.
Why Guest WiFi Is Your Best First-Party Data Channel in a Post-Cookie World
Third-party cookies are disappearing. Discover why guest WiFi is the most powerful first-party data and personalization channel for retail and hospitality in 2026.
Evil Twin WiFi Attacks: How to Keep Guests Safe on Public Networks This Summer
Learn how evil twin WiFi attacks hijack guest devices, and protect venues using WIPS, 802.11w PMF, Passpoint, and secure cloud captive portals.
WiFi from Anywhere: The Enterprise Guide to Seamless Access
Learn what 'WiFi from anywhere' truly means for enterprises. A guide to Passpoint, OpenRoaming, and identity-based networking for secure, seamless connectivity.
Dedicated Internet Access: Your 2026 Business Guide
Explore dedicated internet access (DIA): compare uncontended bandwidth, 99.999% SLAs, symmetrical speeds, and resilient enterprise network architectures.
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