IEN: What are the major power and energy concerns facing industry in the next few years? How can they be addressed?

Donaldson: Traceability and reporting are major concerns facing the power industry in the coming year: knowing who made changes in system, what was changed, and when.

IEN: What innovations in systems, equipment & components, software, and services can help reduce energy consumption and increase efficiency in plant operations?

Donaldson: Real-time reporting and traceability are two things that will improve plant operations. Being able to react to real-time information from anywhere, anytime will improve plant operations.

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