Operator interfaces should be easy to use and deliver only the information plant operators need. Keeping it simple has never been out of style, so why do we have to keep reminding ourselves to do it? Simplicity in this area of the plant could provide much more overall efficiency.
Keeping it simple and trying to apply technology simultaneously is no easy task. About five years ago, I worked as a content director for a packaging website. The web developers and I tried to find an efficient method to search a massive database and receive results that were clearly relevant for the industry and for our user's jobs. I am not sure any website will be able to deliver this type of information without flaws. While technology makes rapid advances, it will never be able to match the power of the human brain to filter information.