This document discusses modernizing human-machine interfaces (HMIs). It describes how HMIs are evolving to become more integrated systems that provide increased productivity, platform viability, compliance with regulations, support for virtualization and high availability, compatibility with new standards, mobility features, system-wide alarming, information sharing across systems, and enhanced security. The document provides examples of these modernized HMI capabilities using Rockwell Automation's FactoryTalk suite of HMI products.