Introducing GE Vernova’s Rounds Pro 2.0: A More Intuitive Experience for Field Operators in the Energy Industry

In asset-intensive industrial environments, operator rounds are only as effective as the tools that support them. When data entry is difficult, navigation is slow, and screens are hard to use onsite, even routine tasks can take more time and effort than they should.

The new feature updates in our Rounds Pro 2.0 release address these pitfalls.

This release builds on the foundation of our existing Rounds Pro experience while introducing a more modern, efficient, and operator-friendly design. Guided by field feedback and practical use cases, Rounds Pro 2.0 focuses on improving usability, streamlining workflows, and helping operators capture data with greater speed and confidence.

Explore the key enhancements available in Rounds Pro 2.0.

One of the most noticeable differences in Rounds Pro 2.0 is the updated user interface. From the app icon, splash screen, and login experience to the core data collection workflows, the application has been refreshed to feel more modern and easier to use.

The updated design incorporates practical usability improvements requested by field users including:

The login screen has been redesigned with a cleaner and more modern layout. This includes improvements to the screen used for entering the server URL and tenant information, making the initial sign-in experience more intuitive and visually consistent with the rest of the application.

For users who work in offline scenarios, we have also improved the offline PIN entry experience. Based on customer feedback, the previous keypad was too small and difficult to use—particularly when operators were wearing gloves or working quickly in the field. In Rounds Pro 2.0, the offline PIN keypad has been significantly enlarged, making it easier to log in.

The Quick Data Collection (QDC) screen is where operators spend much of their time, and hence, this was a major focus area for this release.

In Rounds Pro 2.0, the QDC screen has been redesigned to provide more usable space for entering readings and reviewing Steps. The new layout reduces wasteful white space and makes better use of the available screen area, allowing operators to focus on the information that matters most.

Listed below are several improvements that will make the QDC experience more effective:

We also introduced minor but meaningful visual improvements. For example:

Together, these changes help reduce friction and improve focus during rounds execution

Based on user feedback, we have introduction a numeric keypad for numeric readings.

Previously, numeric values were entered using an alphanumeric keyboard, which could slow operators down and increase the chance of input errors—especially in demanding field conditions.

With Rounds Pro 2.0, the keyboard now adapts to the type of data being entered:

The numeric keypad also respects regional formatting preferences, adapting to the user’s locale for decimal entry. Whether a user works with a period or comma as the decimal separator, the keypad supports that experience natively.

Another enhancement in the QDC screen is a new filter that allows operators to view only incomplete readings.


With this filter enabled, completed steps are hidden from view, allowing operators to focus only on what remains to be done. As readings are entered, those steps no longer appear in the filtered list— helping the operator focus on remaining work.

This is useful in scenarios where the route is partially completed and resumed later or when the work is handed off between operators. Rather than spending time identifying unfinished readings manually, operators can immediately focus on the steps that still require action.

Rounds Pro 2.0 also improves the experience of transitioning between the Quick Data Collection screen and the Step Details screen.

In earlier versions, navigation between these screens could feel stilted, particularly when operators need to move back and forth frequently. In the new version, performance has been improved so navigation remains smooth, even with larger routes.

One important usability improvement is context retention. Previously, when an operator moved from QDC to Step Details and then returned, they might need to relocate the step they were working on. In Rounds Pro 2.0, returning from the Step Details screen takes the operator back to the exact position they left, reducing unnecessary scrolling and helping them stay in flow.

The Step Details screen has also been significantly improved.

The step and asset headers scroll naturally with the rest of the screen. This increases the amount of space available for entering readings and comments giving operators more room to focus on the active task.

We have also added more context directly within the Step Details screen including:

This additional context helps operators make more informed decisions in the field. Instead of seeing a reading in isolation, they can understand it in the context of recent history and prior observations.

The overall screen layout has also been improved to make it more user-friendly, especially when moving between steps using the Previous and Next navigation buttons.

In Rounds Pro 2.0, we have also introduced a new feature to customize recommendations —configurable datasheets for recommendations.

This gives organizations more flexibility to tailor recommendation workflows to their needs. For example, if you want to add a field such as Notification Type to the recommendation form, you now can configure it in APM Family Configuration Manager.

This allows the recommendation workflow to become more configurable and relevant to the operational needs of the organization.

We have also expanded recommendation functionality in other ways:

The photo experience within recommendations has also been redesigned. Photos are now displayed in a more streamlined vertical layout, making them easier to review. Photo deletion has also been simplified through a clear trash icon next to each image.

Rounds Pro 2.0 introduces a new barcode scanning plugin to improve scanning performance. With this update, barcode scans are faster and more reliable, helping operators move through route execution more efficiently. The scanner also includes support for the device flashlight, which can improve performance in low-light conditions commonly found in field environments.

While some of the changes in Rounds Pro 2.0 are immediately visible, the bigger story is how the release improves everyday usability for operators in the field.

This version was shaped by practical feedback and real usage scenarios:

Rounds Pro 2.0 is a step ahead in making the operator experience more intuitive, more efficient, and better aligned with the realities of industrial work.

As plants continue to look for ways to improve reliability, operator effectiveness, and data quality, the tools used in the field matter just as much as the systems in the control room.

Rounds Pro 2.0 reflects this and is designed to help operators work faster, capture better data, and navigate their tasks with less friction — while giving organizations a more flexible and modern rounds experience.

Contact us if you would like to learn more about how GE Vernova can help support your digital transformation journey with operator rounds software.