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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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The Pentagon Wants In: What DoW’s New Pricing Memo Means for Your Proposals
A new DoW memo pushes for full cost and pricing transparency across every contractor tier, including a proposal to pull data directly from contractor systems. Here's what the memo proposes to change, what it doesn't say, and how contractors can get ahead of it.
Consulting Software Solutions: 7 Types Your Firm Needs
The best consulting software streamlines project management, resource management, and client engagement. Get tips for how to choose.
How to Choose the Best ERP For Government Contractors
Discover the best ERP for government contractors. Covers DCAA compliance, indirect rates, contract management, and eight proven selection steps.
How to Choose the Best ERP for Your Professional Services Firm
This article explains what features and benefits ERP for professional services includes, how different firms use it, and how to evaluate options.
Payroll Job Costing Issues: How Inaccurate Time Data Impacts WIP and Job Margins
Payroll is construction's most overlooked job costing input; late or inaccurate time data quietly skews WIP reporting and job margins. High-performing contractors capture time daily, connect it directly to job costing, and monitor labor trends before they escalate.
Deltek Recognized as an Expert in the Nucleus Research Enterprise ERP Technology Value Matrix 2026
Nucleus Research, an independent technology analyst firm, recognized Deltek as an Expert in its Enterprise ERP Technology Value Matrix 2026. The report highlights Deltek's strengths in operational visibility, project lifecycle management, and workflow automation through its modular platform architecture, low-code extensibility, and integration capabilities, as well as its ongoing investment in AI, UX, security, and compliance.
Deltek Recognized as an Expert in the Nucleus Research SMB ERP Technology Value Matrix 2026
Nucleus Research, an independent technology analyst firm, recognized Deltek as an Expert in the 2026 SMB ERP Technology Value Matrix for its portfolio of project-based ERP solutions. The report highlights Deltek's ongoing investments in operational visibility, workflow automation, embedded AI, user experience innovation, compliance, and cloud security.
Creating a Highly Differentiated Market Position: 6 Ways to Set Your Consulting Firm Apart
This guide outlines six practical ways consulting firm leaders can differentiate their firm in a crowded, look-alike market.
Your EVM Data Is Only as Good as Your Baseline
A reliable performance measurement baseline is the foundation of accurate Earned Value Management data. The article explains how baseline weaknesses affect program performance and how teams can improve baseline integrity before execution begins.
Unlock Your Business Potential With the Deltek Cloud – Safely, Securely & At Scale
This article explains how professional services firms across industries used the Deltek Cloud to modernize ERP systems, reduce IT burden, and support business growth, drawing on real customer examples.
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.