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WINERY & VINEYARD EQUIPMENT 40 WINES&VINES July 2017 PRODUCT FOCUS Winemaking Software Latest innovations include mobile device functionality and multiple operations modules By Andrew Adams 877.250.8435 | contact@agcode.com| agcode.com PLANRECORDPRODUCE THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE VINEYARDMANAGEMENT SOLUTION IN THE INDUSTRY Utilizing AgCode's AM3 Timecard Funtionality, available on all your Apple iOS devices, data collection from pesticide to labor mangement has never been easier! VINPOINT Designed to manage all aspects of a wine business, VinPoint is a Microsoft-based system that was built by global software firm UXC Eclipse. Production func- tions include vineyard and cellar management, compliance, sup- ply chain, bottling and quality control. Other capabilities in- clude tasting room point of sale, e-commerce and customer rela- tionship management. All data can be transferred to Excel or Word documents, and the sys- tem can be integrated with other programs. A "role center" dash- board can be customized for each user to create a single view of the operations pertinent to his or her role in the company. Price: Check with supplier. uxeclipse.com WINEMAKER'S DATABASE Launched in 1983, the Wine- maker's Database system re- cently was updated and is now available as a cloud-based sys- tem or software to be installed on site. The software as service option can be complemented with a variety of modules such as custom crush, work orders and wireless bar coding allowing users to create a custom pack- age. The Los Gatos, Calif.-based company also unveiled a new Scion version that allows users to change the program to any language, generate TTB reports, custom reporting, scheduling tools linked to Outlook, a sim- pler interface, flexible user secu- rity and updated barrel tracking. Price: Software as a service starts at $300 per month. wmdb.com A wide range of suppliers now offer software systems specifically designed to manage and track winemaking operations. The subject was covered in detail by winemaker and contribut- ing writer Richard Carey in the July 2015 issue of Wines & Vines. Since that feature was published, a few other suppliers have entered the marketplace, and some long- time vendors have updated their services. Some suppli- ers offer everything from a basic winemaking system that can later be complemented with modules for other operations to a complete winemaking system.