Smarter by Design: Powering Project Success with the New Costpoint Experience

July 16, 2025
Padma Raghunathan
Padma Raghunathan
Product Marketing Manager
Explore the New Costpoint Experience to Accelerate Projects

An exciting new era is here!

With the latest release of Costpoint, we're delivering more than just upgrades - we're introducing a smarter, sleeker way to manage your most complex projects. It is your next leap forward in productivity and control.

From a completely refreshed user interface to embedded AI-powered agents, this Costpoint release is built to simplify complexities across projects, people and processes and accelerate performance for government contractors and project-based businesses.

Read on to explore the latest innovations in user experience, data visualization and automation and how this new version helps you work faster, smarter and more confidently.

A New Look, Built for the Modern User

Deltek Harmony™ powers a streamlined, multi-device experience

The new release, Costpoint 2025.3, introduces a completely reimagined user interface based on Deltek Harmony, our innovative design framework that enhances usability, productivity and visual appeal.

New UI based on Deltek Harmony design framework


New UI based on Deltek Harmony design framework

With this update, users will experience a new, intuitive interface featuring simplified navigation, drag-and-drop functionality and multi-screen display capabilities that simplify tasks and reduce training time. Updated colors and contemporary fonts also make the platform more approachable and easier to navigate.

And this is just the beginning. Discover how Deltek Harmony is the foundation for the future of user experience across all Deltek solutions. Embrace a new way of working where efficiency meets innovation and unlock your organization’s potential with a smarter, more unified user experience.

UX Evolution with the Costpoint Command Center: Visualize, Prioritize, Act

Get to what matters faster with a role-based, insight-driven workspace

The Costpoint Command Center, available in the new UI, helps you focus on what needs attention now, starting with the Project Analyst role. It provides high-fidelity visualizations and interactive tables that surface key metrics and highlight risks early.

What makes it powerful:

  • Easily accessible from the Welcome Screen.
  • Interactive dashboards with drilldowns to Costpoint screens and BI reports.
  • Smart indicators to help users act fast.
  • Project-level access control using role-based security.

Gain role-based insights with the new Command Center


Gain role-based insights with the new Command Center

Whether you are managing budgets, tracking milestones or reviewing performance, the Command Center helps you minimize risk and maximize control.

Smarter Insights, Sharper Decisions

Turn complexity into clarity with smarter tools and personalized support

Costpoint 2025.3 empowers users to make better and faster decisions with new tools designed to summarize business performance, simplify closeouts and support unique internal processes.

Closing Manager: Manage month- and year-end with tailored templates, task assignments and built-in deadline tracking which means you can close faster, with less stress and more confidence.

Enhance efficiency and accuracy with easier month-end close


Enhance efficiency and accuracy with easier month-end close

Auto-Approval for AP Vouchers: Automatically approve transactions meeting predefined confidence thresholds, allowing users to focus only on those tasks needing attention and reducing manual effort.

These tools leverage the latest innovations and automation to help every user - from finance to operations - stay informed, aligned with organizational goals and drive success.

AI That Works for You Across the Project Lifecycle

From assistance to action - Deltek Dela expands its role as your trusted digital partner

Deltek’s AI journey reaches a new milestone in 2025.3 with the expansion of Dela capabilities, bringing together smart insights, conversational guidance and intelligent automation.

Dela-powered Agents: Building on the existing capabilities, this release adds a new Contract Agent that accelerates project initiation by scanning, extracting and creating contract records. Existing agents continue to streamline tasks like submitting time and creating expense reports.

Accelerate project initiation with the Contract Agent that automatically scans, extracts and creates contract records.


Accelerate project initiation with the Contract Agent that automatically scans, extracts and creates contract records

Customize Ask Dela: Tailor Ask Dela to understand your company’s unique processes and documents, delivering precise, relevant answers that align with internal standards. For government contractors, this means quicker access to information, reduced training time and more consistent execution across teams. Use natural language to get help, perform tasks and access reports without navigating menus.

Natural language assistant that allows users to access data, perform tasks and get help.


Natural language assistant that allows users to access data, perform tasks and get help.

Business Health Smart Summary: An AI-powered feature under Dela, this tool helps you quickly assess KPIs like revenue trends, profit margins, contract backlog and cash flow — turning complex data into clear, actionable insights.

The Business Health Smart Summary automates data analysis and delivers actionable insights


The Business Health Smart Summary automates data analysis and delivers actionable insights

Together, you can turn Dela into a practical force across your project lifecycle by simplifying compliance, saving time and improving outcomes.

Ready to Experience the New Costpoint?

Costpoint 2025.3 is not just a release - it is a bold step into the future of project ERP. With a sleek new UI, powerful visual Command Center and embedded AI that acts on your behalf, this release helps you do more with less, without compromising oversight or compliance.

Whether you are managing complex contracts, closing your books or onboarding new team members, Costpoint 2025.3 gives you the tools to do it all - better. This is your moment to embrace innovation and lead your projects with clarity and ease. The future of Costpoint is here and it is built for you.

Explore the full capabilities and see how the new Costpoint experience is purpose-built for how GovCons work today. If you are new to Costpoint, register for the Overview Webinar to get a firsthand look at how the solution can support your business. If you're already a customer, sign up for the Costpoint Coffee Break, to dive deeper into what's new in this release.

You can also access release resources, technical updates and product guidance anytime in the Deltek Learning Hub, your go-to destination for staying informed and empowered.


 

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