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What is network Access control? a UK guide for MSPs
InsightsNov 2026
What is network Access control? a UK guide for MSPs
What is network access control? A plain guide to NAC enforcement, deployment, integrations and metrics for UK MSPs and IT teams.
Difference between IPv4 and IPv6: What MSPs need to know
InsightsNov 2026
Difference between IPv4 and IPv6: What MSPs need to know
Difference between IPv4 and IPv6 explained for UK MSPs and WiFi partners: addressing, NAT, security, routing and a safe migration path.
Internet of things and internet of everything explained
InsightsNov 2026
Internet of things and internet of everything explained
Internet of Things and Internet of Everything explained: how they differ in scope, data flows, security and business value, with UK use cases.
Eduroam Not Working: How to Diagnose and Fix It
InsightsNov 2026
Eduroam Not Working: How to Diagnose and Fix It
Eduroam not working? Learn the likely causes, device fixes, certificate checks and when to escalate to your home institution, with UK-specific steps.
PMS in hotel: Modules, integrations and data flows
InsightsNov 2026
PMS in hotel: Modules, integrations and data flows
Learn what a PMS in hotel operations does, how its modules and integrations connect, UK GDPR safeguards and a practical rollout checklist.
WiFi for students: How providers design and Secure it
InsightsNov 2026
WiFi for students: How providers design and Secure it
WiFi for students explained for UK providers: campus vs halls, 802.1X security, capacity planning, WiFi 6E and the metrics that prove it works.
What security type is my WiFi? How to check and fix it
InsightsNov 2026
What security type is my WiFi? How to check and fix it
Find out what security type is my WiFi network using, from WEP to WPA3, and how to check it on Windows, macOS, iPhone, Android or your router.
What is a WPA2 password and how it Protects networks
InsightsNov 2026
What is a WPA2 password and how it Protects networks
Find out what is a WPA2 password, how it differs from WPA2-Enterprise, the risks of shared keys and how UK teams can move to stronger access.
Securing WiFi for UK MSP Estates
InsightsNov 2026
Securing WiFi for UK MSP Estates
A 2026 MSP guide to securing WiFi: control-plane risks, SSID and VLAN design, 802.1X, guest isolation and the checks that prove it.
Distance for WiFi: How Far Your Network Really Reaches
InsightsNov 2026
Distance for WiFi: How Far Your Network Really Reaches
Distance for WiFi depends on band, walls and access point placement, not one radius. See UK range benchmarks, a link budget method and practical fixes.
Best Wireless AP for UK Businesses: How to Choose in 2026
InsightsNov 2026
Best Wireless AP for UK Businesses: How to Choose in 2026
Compare the best wireless AP options for UK businesses by throughput, radios, security and management, with a vendor-neutral testing method.
WiFi Analyser Application: Metrics, Workflows and Tips
InsightsNov 2026
WiFi Analyser Application: Metrics, Workflows and Tips
A WiFi Analyser Application shows signal strength, channels and interference. Learn the key metrics, MSP survey workflows and selection criteria that matter.
WiFi Solutions for Businesses: A 2026 Guide
InsightsOct 2026
WiFi Solutions for Businesses: A 2026 Guide
A practical guide to wifi solutions for businesses covering guest, staff and multi-tenant networks, UK security, ROI and partner migration.
How Many Devices Are Connected to the Internet in 2026?
InsightsOct 2026
How Many Devices Are Connected to the Internet in 2026?
How many devices are connected to the internet? See current estimates, UK figures, how counts are measured and what they mean for capacity and security.
Certificate-based Staff WiFi via MDM: now live in the Purple Platform
Product UpdatesSep 2026
Certificate-based Staff WiFi via MDM: now live in the Purple Platform
Purple now supports certificate-based WiFi via MDM. Push WiFi certificates through Intune, Jamf or JumpCloud for zero-touch staff WiFi access.
Connect vs. Capture vs. Engage: Which Guest WiFi tier fits your customer?
Sales & marketingSep 2026
Connect vs. Capture vs. Engage: Which Guest WiFi tier fits your customer?
Connect, Capture, or Engage? A quick guide to Purple's three Guest WiFi tiers, so you can recommend the right one for every customer.
Guest WiFi: how to turn a single deal into years of recurring revenue
Sales & marketingSep 2026
Guest WiFi: how to turn a single deal into years of recurring revenue
Most resellers treat a Guest WiFi deployment as a one-off install. Purple partners are monetising the same client three times over, using our three-tier Connect, Capture, Engage structure.
Turning WiFi into revenue: how one partner won an airport RFP with Purple
Sales & marketingJun 2026
Turning WiFi into revenue: how one partner won an airport RFP with Purple
A VP of Customer Success breaks down the strategy behind a real airport RFP win, shifting the pitch from connectivity to data-driven business intelligence.
How to give your customers a faster network without touching the hardware
Sales & marketingApr 2026
How to give your customers a faster network without touching the hardware
Three new Shield features, free in every licence, that strip ad and tracker traffic at the DNS level to reclaim bandwidth.
From open to secure: why your clients' WiFi can be a huge risk
Sales & marketingMar 2026
From open to secure: why your clients' WiFi can be a huge risk
A recap of Purple's Newcastle event on WiFi risk and compliance, with a live security demonstration and a look at what a properly secured network looks like.
Staff WiFi for schools and universities: a partner's vertical guide
Sector guideMar 2026
Staff WiFi for schools and universities: a partner's vertical guide
A certificate-based WiFi pass tied to the individual, built for education sector deployments.
Auto-revocation: the WiFi feature that closes the deal
Sales & marketingMar 2026
Auto-revocation: the WiFi feature that closes the deal
Automatic credential removal synced with identity provider changes eliminates manual offboarding.
How Purple handles contractor and time-limited staff WiFi access
Sales & marketingMar 2026
How Purple handles contractor and time-limited staff WiFi access
Individual credentials for temporary workers, with automatic revocation at contract end.
How to sell passwordless WiFi to a sceptical IT manager
Sales & marketingMar 2026
How to sell passwordless WiFi to a sceptical IT manager
A sales framework for addressing IT concerns about identity-based network authentication.
Zero Trust networking: what it actually means for WiFi
Sales & marketingFeb 2026
Zero Trust networking: what it actually means for WiFi
A messaging guide for putting the zero-trust question to prospective customers: does your wireless network actually know who's on it?
The 3 problems Purple solves across every vertical
Sales & marketingFeb 2026
The 3 problems Purple solves across every vertical
Shared passwords mean anonymous connections, and anonymous connections mean no control.

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