This white paper by Harbor Research and published in March 2021. The paper deals with a software tool, Padi, that enables simple, durable and context-sensitive integration between complex systems without wasteful custom development.  It is argued that by using open-source connection profile mechanism, Padi addresses integration issues and enables system developers work more collaboratively by integrating data flows in a reusable way with generalized and extensible concepts.
Key words: architecture/engineering, HVAC, CCTV, communications, protocols/standards, processors/semiconductors