This document discusses the benefits of adopting internet protocols and a publish/subscribe model for SCADA systems used in oil and gas infrastructure. Schneider Electric is a leading provider of SCADA systems, monitoring over 50% of crude oil and refined product pipelines in North America. Adopting open standards and cloud-based solutions allows for more efficient implementation, reduced costs over time, easier testing and support, and new opportunities for optimization applications and hosting models. The document advocates that proprietary protocols no longer provide value and SCADA systems must evolve to keep up with changes in the oil and gas industry.