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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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Vantagepoint 2026.3: Smarter Approvals & Cash Receipt Docs
This article covers two updates in the latest Vantagepoint release: Dela flagging timesheet and absence-policy issues before approval, and the ability to attach supporting documents directly to cash receipt transactions.
Access Gets You In. Readiness Decides What Happens Next.
Golden Dome's SHIELD initiative is shifting the focus from winning defense contracts to proving operational readiness. Drawing on insights from a recent Deltek podcast episode, Padma Raghunathan and Michael Greenman discuss why CMMC compliance, cybersecurity readiness, subcontractor oversight, and AI governance will be critical for long-term success in the defense industrial base.
Project Accounting Essentials: 6 Proven Tips to Boost Project Profitability
Discover proven project accounting strategies to improve cost control, financial visibility, and profitability for professional services firms
Your AI Project Manager Has Arrived: What Dela Does for PMs in Vantagepoint
This article outlines what Dela, Vantagepoint's built-in AI, does for project managers: answering project questions instantly, logging time conversationally, and flagging financial risk before it compounds.
TIP 10.20 Delivers Ask Dela, Compliance Enhancements, and Smarter Workflows
Explore TIP 10.20 and discover how Ask Dela, compliance enhancements, and smarter workflows help quality and manufacturing teams.
More Than an Internship: Lessons in Growth, Curiosity & Connection
Deltek’s summer internship program is about more than professional experience—it’s an opportunity for interns to gain confidence, explore career paths and make a meaningful impact from day one. Through real-world projects, mentorship and collaboration, interns and leaders alike discovered that growth happens when people learn from one another.
2026 PSO Benchmarks: What We Learned and What's Next from the SPI Maturity Benchmark Report
This article outlines key findings from the 2026 SPI Professional Services Maturity™ Benchmark Report, covering how the professional services industry performed in 2025 and where firms should focus in 2026 and as they plan for 2027.
Slow Down to Speed Up: Key Takeaways from the Deltek Clarity GovCon Podcast
Revenue growth doesn't tell the whole story for government contractors. In this episode of the Deltek Podcast, industry experts Deniece Peterson and Shenê Commodore discuss how pricing pressure, compliance demands, AI adoption, and market uncertainty are reshaping what sustainable growth looks like.
What the New TINA Threshold Actually Changes for A&D Contractors
The new $10 million TINA threshold isn't the relief it looks like for A&D contractors. As of July 1, 2026, fewer contracts require certified cost and pricing data than before. But the contracts that remain are larger and more complex. That makes BOM reconciliation between ERP and proposal riskier, not simpler. Deltek's material estimating capability in BOE Pro connects ERP data directly to proposal pricing, closing that gap.
In the Next Era of Defense Supply Chains, "Trust Us" Won't Be Enough
A new defense supply chain Executive Order is accelerating a shift from simply claiming compliance to proving how sourcing decisions are made. As expectations for domestic sourcing, traceability, and supplier governance increase, manufacturers need connected operations that link procurement, quality, manufacturing, compliance, and project management. Organizations that can demonstrate decision-making, risk management, and audit-ready evidence will be better positioned to respond to disruptions, meet compliance requirements, and compete for future work.
AI & Automation in GovCon: Driving Efficiency in Proposals, Compliance & Operations
AI in GovCon takes center stage on the latest Deltek Podcast episode. Per the 17th Annual Deltek Clarity study, 73% of firms are still in the early stages of AI governance. The takeaways cover proposal speed, firm size, integration, and compliance risk. AI adoption isn't the differentiator anymore. Governance is.
What’s New in Polaris: Helping Teams Forecast, Staff, and Deliver Projects with Greater Confidence
Explore Polaris PSA’s latest updates—estimated billing, revenue forecasting, recurring allocations, resource availability, and a more personalized user experience.