Category Archives: System Integrator

“Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should” and Other SCADA Implementation Pet Peeves

Overspecifying or underspecifying device points needlessly drives up SCADA implementation costs. By: Allan Evora Article originally posted on CSIA Exchange.…

Why SCADA Engineers Should Develop Project Management Skills

Soft skills every engineer needs to execute a successful project. By: Ayanna Edwards I’ve never been a traditional engineer. With…

Webinar: Why Automate EPSS Testing and Reporting?

Watch the on-demand webinar to learn why automating generator testing is the right step for your EPSS. By: Allan Evora…

Best Practices When Your Emergency Power SCADA Operating System [still] uses Windows XP or Server 2003

Is your SCADA system running on a non-supported OS? Are your PLCs obsolete? By: Allan Evora One of the biggest…

3 Great Qualities Every Control System Integrator Should Have

What are the most important qualities to look for when contracting instrumentation and controls? By: Allan Evora Be ready and…

Go Through the ISA-101 HMI Lifecycle Before Partnering with a System Integrator

HMI design is trending toward a collaborative effort between owner, end user, and integrator. By: Allan Evora An HMI (Human…

How IIoT Changes SCADA: Interview with a System Integrator

IIoT integrates operational and business systems for better process management There’s a lot of discussion about IIoT, or the Industrial…

An Interview with Allan Evora,
Affinity Energy President & Control Systems Integrator

Learning a bit more about the people that make Affinity Energy tick. For more Q&A with Allan, check out his…

What a Sunken Ship Teaches Us About Failed SCADA Projects

By: Bradley Mull 5 reasons SCADA projects fail. Isn’t the whole point of history to teach us how to learn…