# Encompass Technologies

> Encompass Technologies supplies cloud software for beverage producers, distributors, and retailers, connecting production, inventory, delivery, ordering, payments, and sales data. Its portfolio includes Distribution Cloud, Production Cloud, and vintrace. VIP acquired the business in September 2026.

- **Founded:** 2001
- **Headquarters:** Fort Collins, United States
- **Founders:** Jonathan O’Neil (Co-founder; former CEO), Kent O’Neil (Co-founder; beverage distributor)
- **Products:** Distribution Cloud, Production Cloud, vintrace, DSDLink, PayLink
- **Notable:** Built a beverage software portfolio spanning production, distribution, and retail., Iowa Beverage case study reports out-of-stock reductions of 61% at Kwik Star in five months and 57% at Kum & Go in seven weeks., Yards Brewing reports 1.5 hours per day saved through better inventory data access.

## Products & services

- **Distribution Cloud** — Beverage distribution ERP covering route accounting, warehouse operations, delivery, sales, reporting, and finance.
- **Production Cloud** — Beverage production ERP for inventory, purchasing, batch production, sales, and finance.
- **vintrace** — Winery production software for cellar work, inventory, traceability, laboratory records, and compliance; acquired by Encompass in 2022.
- **DSDLink** — Retailer ordering platform connecting stores and distributors.
- **PayLink** — Electronic retail payment tools connecting retailers and distributors.
- **Retail Insights** — Retail POS and inventory data used by distributors to improve replenishment and reduce out-of-stocks.
- **Mileage Tracker** — Mileage capture and reimbursement tool commercialized through the Southern Crown Partners agreement announced in 2025.
- **eVineyard** — Vineyard management software acquired by vintrace in March 2025.
- **EncompassIQ** — AI and analytics suite including suggested orders, natural-language reporting, and invoice-processing tools.
- **Encompass Cowork** — Company-marketed AI agents for finance, operations, and sales with human approval for actions.
- **Professional services and support** — Implementation, customer success, training, and support for beverage operations.

## Achievements

- Built a beverage software portfolio spanning production, distribution, and retail.
- Iowa Beverage case study reports out-of-stock reductions of 61% at Kwik Star in five months and 57% at Kum & Go in seven weeks.
- Yards Brewing reports 1.5 hours per day saved through better inventory data access.
- Antinori Napa Valley case study reports more than 10 hours per week saved after its vintrace transition.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — VIP announced completion of its acquisition of Encompass on September 14. Both businesses retain their names and brands; Andrew Criezis leads across the companies, with Patrick Tickle remaining through transition before an advisor role.
- **2026-07** — Encompass published a finance-focused explanation of agentic AI for GL, AR, and month-end close.
- **2025-03** — vintrace announced its acquisition of eVineyard, then serving 100 organizations and 1,300 vineyards.
- **2025-03** — Encompass announced an exclusive Southern Crown Partners agreement to commercialize customer-built tools.

## Links

- Website: https://www.encompasstech.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/encompasstechnologies/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/encompass_tech
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/encompasstechnologies
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encompass_tech/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EncompassTechnologies

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Last updated: 2026-10-21