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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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Introducing Dela Insights: Specification Intelligence in Specpoint
Dela Insights brings intelligent specification analysis to Specpoint, helping A&E professionals identify potential issues earlier and streamline specification review. Readers will learn how Insights surfaces relationships, omissions and inconsistencies that may require attention.
Reimagining Specification Development: The Untapped Potential of Connected Spec Data
Connected specification data creates new opportunities beyond information management. This article explores how intelligence can help A&E professionals identify relationships, dependencies, and potential issues that may otherwise be difficult to detect.
What is ERP? A Guide to Enterprise Resource Planning
ERP connects finance, project management, and operations in one platform. Learn what enterprise resource planning is and how ERP software drives growth.
Take Control of Invoice Approvals with Multi-Tiered Workflows in Vantagepoint
This article explains how the latest Deltek Vantagepoint release adds multi-tiered approval workflows for draft invoices, giving firms flexible routing and stronger governance controls.
Small Business Government Contracts: A Guide for Contractors
Learn how small businesses qualify for government contracts, which SBA set-asides apply, and the steps to find, win, and deliver on your first award.
Why Finance Is the Performance Engine for Professional Services Firms, Not Just the Scorekeeper
This article examines how finance leaders at architecture, engineering (A&E), and consulting firms are taking on AI governance, real-time performance visibility, and forward-looking cost control.
Accounting Software For Consultants
See the must-have features, buying criteria, and top accounting software for consultants, plus how Deltek ERP helps consulting firms scale.
5 Ways Construction Professionals Keep Our World Running
During Construction Appreciation Week, see how construction professionals keep our world moving forward with essential skills, dedication, and innovation.
Why 78% of AE Firms Use AI But Only 38% See Results
Generative AI adoption is widespread across AE firms, but measurable results remain limited. This article explains why some firms convert AI investment into business impact and outlines practical steps to build AI fluency and scale value.
8a Certification for Small Business
Learn what SBA 8(a)a certification is, who qualifies, and how the 8(a) program helps small disadvantaged businesses win more federal contracts.
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.
Resource Management Software for Consultants
See how resource management software helps consulting firms staff projects with the right people, boost utilization, and protect profitability.