Thought Leadership
The IoT market has witnessed substantial growth, transforming technology and connectivity. Paragon Innovations, led by CEO Mike Wilkinson, specializes in embedded systems and product development for diverse industries. IoT enables wireless communication between machines and computers, facilitating tracking and interaction. Advancements in cellular technologies like CAT-M1 and NB-IoT have made IoT more accessible and affordable….
Latest
Paragon Innovations
Consistent Engineering Process Leads to Excellent Results
Dr. Philip Purdy, co-founder and CMO of Endophus Holdings, has revolutionized blood pressure monitoring during medical procedures. Recognizing the limitations of analog technology, he developed the Indifis pressure sensing access system, which utilizes fiber optic pressure sensors for precise measurements. Partnering with Paragon Innovations, led by CEO Mike Wilkinson, ensured the successful implementation of the…
Engineering & Construction
Maximizing and Managing Engineering Partners
Secure Tech Systems, led by Juliana Goldenberg and Steve Kirby, specializes in critical incident notification systems and has successfully implemented its solutions in courthouses, schools, and government facilities. Their technology automates alarm dispatch to law enforcement, ensuring immediate responses to emergencies. The Wave Plus system offers versatile notifications, including text messages, emails, and activating visual…
Engineering & Construction
How to Take a Prototype to Production with Mike Wilkinson
Mike Wilkinson, the founder and CEO of Paragon Innovations, shares valuable insights into the process of transitioning from prototype to production. Customer feedback is crucial in refining the product, and alpha and beta testers play a vital role in ensuring it meets their specific needs and use cases. Designing for manufacturability (DFM) is essential to…
Engineering & Construction
Innovation vs. Invention with Mike Wilkinson
Mike Wilkinson, the founder and CEO of Paragon Innovations, sheds light on the distinction between innovation and invention. Inventions are groundbreaking creations that introduce entirely new concepts or technologies, while innovations involve improving existing ideas. Differentiating between the two is crucial for approaching projects with clarity and purpose. Inventions defy planning and scheduling, while innovations…
Engineering Experience
Turning Crisis into Engineering Opportunity with Mike Wilkinson
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Paragon Innovations, under the leadership of Mike Wilkinson, exhibited remarkable resilience and innovation. They saw the market downturn as an opportunity to reimagine their strategies and adapt accordingly. With a seamless transition to remote work, Paragon Innovations ensured uninterrupted service to their clients. Leveraging technology, they provided their customers with advanced…
Latest
From Classroom to Clinic: Pre-Clinical Talent Steps Into Healthcare’s Hard-to-Fill Roles
Healthcare systems are facing a workforce crisis that’s no longer temporary—it’s structural. Even before COVID-19, staffing shortages across nursing, technical, and administrative roles were already straining capacity; today, those gaps are wider, costlier, and directly impacting patient access. With labor shortages persisting and burnout rising, health systems are being forced to rethink not just…
If Higher Ed Wants Experiential Learning at Scale, It Needs a Broader Playbook
The ground is shifting under higher education. AI is changing how people learn almost overnight—and at the same time, more than half of graduates are underemployed after finishing their degrees. That’s forcing a more uncomfortable question into the open: what is a college credential really worth today? As employers and governments shift their focus…
Why the Modern Data Center Is Forcing Communities and Policymakers to Rethink Infrastructure
Data centers have moved from largely invisible digital infrastructure to a highly visible source of public debate as artificial intelligence accelerates demand for power, fiber, and compute capacity. The modern data center is now being built closer to population centers to support low-latency services, bringing critical infrastructure into direct contact with residential communities for…
Inside the Spot Freight Shift: How Manifold Is Simplifying a Fragmented Logistics Market
The freight market is in the midst of a notable shift. With national tender rejection rates approaching 14% by the end of Q1, freight conditions have shifted back in carriers’ favor, often coinciding with increased activity in the spot market. At the same time, logistics teams are juggling an increasingly fragmented ecosystem of portals, emails,…