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Deltek Named an ERP Technology Expert: Delivering Value for Project-Based Businesses of All Sizes
Every ERP vendor is adding AI, but few can prove it's trustworthy for high-stakes work. Nucleus Research named Deltek an Expert in the 2026 Enterprise and SMB ERP Technology Value Matrix. The recognition centers on Costpoint, Vantagepoint, and Dela™, Deltek's AI orchestrator. For project-based businesses, AI features matter less than the audit trail behind them.
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Earned Value Management 101: Why It's the KPI Most Firms Get Wrong
This article explains how to track Earned Value Management (EVM), the project KPI that provides project leaders with the earliest warning of cost and schedule problems in professional services engagements.
Time-Tracking Software for Consultants: A Comprehensive Guide
Time-tracking software for consultants accurately captures billable hours, speeds up invoicing, and improves profitability. Learn how to choose.
Resource Management Software for Consultants
See how resource management software helps consulting firms staff projects with the right people, boost utilization, and protect profitability.
What’s New in Replicon Time in Q3 2026: Smarter Time Capture, Better Administrative Control and Compliance Capabilities
Time capture and workforce management often create unnecessary administrative effort, compliance risk, and reporting gaps. Replicon Time’s Q3 2026 release introduces AI-generated timesheet comments, stronger tracking controls, proactive overtime management, and expanded project cost visibility. New automation, validation, allocation, and security enhancements improve accuracy across time, payroll, and scheduling processes. The result is greater control, cleaner workforce data, and better project decision-making.
From Submission to Approval: How Dela in Vantagepoint Takes the Work Out of Time and Expense
This article shows how Dela addresses time and expense workflows from both ends: for submitters, it removes friction at the point of capture using ICR and smart project suggestions; for approvers, it automates policy reviews and flags anomalies so they focus only on exceptions that need human judgment.
A Guide to the U.S. Federal Budget
The federal budget determines how the U.S. government raises and spends money each year. See how it's built, approved, and where the money goes.
State and Local Government Contracting: A Beginners Guide
Learn how to win state and local government contracts, master $1.5T SLED market, and understand the nuances of fiscal-year timing and bid types.
Small Business Set-Asides
A small business set-aside reserves government contracts for qualifying small businesses. See the SBA programs, eligibility rules, and how to win contracts.
DoD Contracts: A Complete Overview
Win DoD contracts in FY 2027. Learn contract types, compliance requirements, and how early opportunity discovery gives you a competitive edge.
A Guide to Strategically Doing Business with the Army
Find out how to do business with the Army strategically, this year and in the future, with the latest government contracting insight from GovWin IQ analysts.
Great Cultures Don't Happen by Accident
Strong workplace cultures are built through intentional investments in employee growth, leadership development, and everyday experiences. Deltek's commitment is reflected in award-winning programs like LEAD2 and its Global Mentoring Program, which support leadership readiness and career mobility. Employee-driven workplace recognitions further validate a culture grounded in trust, opportunity, and continuous learning. The result is an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and lead with confidence.
10 Signs Your Services Proposal Pricing Process Is Audit Ready
Services proposal pricing is becoming more difficult as government contractors face growing expectations for transparency, traceability, and accountability. Ten common characteristics can help organizations assess whether their pricing process supports audit readiness. The checklist focuses on data traceability, labor category management, governance, efficiency, and scalability.