If only Modbus is required and no Power Quality information is necessary, then developing the device profiles in Ignition should not be a big deal, but if you are using Schneider meters then you could loose all the Power Quality capabilities analysis they have. Depending on the type of meter, you could have waveform captures and events analysis that is proprietary to Schneider and their software can download. We have worked with both Ignition and Schneider solutions on different energy management solutions, they both could get the job done depending on the needs. Another difference is that Schneider's has a lot of pre-defined IEEE electrical analysis reports and PQ reports, again if this is important to your hospital, then it might be a combination of both softwares what could help achieve your outcomes. Another component that hospitals utilize, and you could consider, is automated emergency and standby power systems testing. Hospitals are required to exercise gens for 30 mins with 30% load, at least once a month to determine their reliability. The backup supply system operates on a low-voltage section of the electrical network, it will usually include several ATSs, generators, gen temperatures, etc., again depending on the types of meters, and if PQ analysis is important, then you would decide for one or the other. Do you require sustainability metrics and reporting, which could require GRI302 reporting, IEEE reporting, etc, etc. Several factors to consider to decide what software would be beneficial. Data acquisition is not the real challenge, what gives you the most "energy management" analysis would be.