Strategic union creates the most comprehensive and secure connectivity solution for global enterprise
Purple, the leading global guest WiFi platform serving nearly 500 million users worldwide, announced its merger with Splash Access, the specialised WiFi provider recognised for enhancing connectivity and security in the MDU and education markets.
Purple has a vision to create a seamless, secure, and universally available WiFi network.
This unification significantly enhances that vision. It delivers one of the most comprehensive and secure connectivity solutions available for enterprise, retail, hospitality, MDU, and educational institutions.
The merger unites Splash Access’s specialised Cisco platform with Purple, a global force built on 13 years of experience in the WiFi industry.
The Splash Access solution enables clients to benefit from advanced features such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and secure visitor management in MDU environments.
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Purple’s platform serves nearly 500 million users across 80,000 venues, providing the combined entity with the scale to deliver enhanced global support, scalability, and accelerated innovation for the solution.
Crucially, all Splash Access staff members will remain with the company in their current roles, maintaining the expertise and support that partners and clients rely on, with no loss of functionality in the platform.
“This is a powerful step forward that aligns the world’s largest guest WiFi network with the most sophisticated WiFi provider in the education and MDU environment. This is a key step in achieving our vision for WiFi to be something which is available to people that’s seamless, secure, and available wherever they may be,” said Gavin Wheeldon, CEO of Purple.
“By combining our scale and expertise, we are not just integrating products; we are creating a seamless, secure, and data-rich connectivity utility for everyone, everywhere, solidifying our commitment to innovation within the Cisco ecosystem.”
Tim Ormrod, CEO of Splash Access, added, “Joining Purple provides the Splash Access technology and team with a massive operational backbone, bringing enhanced global support and an accelerated path for innovation. Our commitment to our partners and clients remains our highest priority, and we look forward to delivering the next generation of guest and corporate access solutions as part of the Purple family.”
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