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Why CFOs Should Be Quantifying Cyber Risk Like Any Other P&L Exposure

This article shows why cybersecurity should be modeled as a financial exposure, not just an IT issue, for finance leaders at architecture, engineering, and consulting firms.

October 29, 2026

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CMMC Assessments: A Guide for Contractors

CMMC audits are underway, but the Phase 2 third-party certification deadline is suspended pending a 60-day DoW review. See what's required now, what's under review, and how to prepare.

October 29, 2026

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When Enterprise Risk and Project Reality Stop Talking to Each Other

This disconnect between enterprise risk management and project execution is quietly becoming one of the more expensive blind spots in project-intensive industries. Project-based firms that figure out how to connect those two views, and keep the connection alive as conditions change, will be the ones making faster, better-informed decisions.

October 29, 2026

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Manage Enterprise Risk Across Your Organization and Projects with Deltek PPM Risk

Enterprise risk and project delivery information usually live in separate systems. Deltek just linked them with Deltek PPM Risk, the first module in its new Deltek PPM product. It brings enterprise risk management closer to project execution, helping organizations connect the risks they manage across the business with the projects where those risks can have an impact.

October 29, 2026

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Thriving Together: How Team Deltek is Making an Impact

Deltek Cares gives employees opportunities to come together and make a difference in their communities. As Tampa’s Light the Night team captain, Mel Azizi brings our “Thrive Together” value to life by making involvement easy, fun, and accessible. Her experience shows how shared purpose and individual strengths can turn participation into meaningful community impact.

October 28, 2026

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From Signal to Submission: Closing the Intelligence-to-Revenue Gap in Government Contracting

Government contractors don’t lack opportunity intelligence. They lose it between qualification and submission. That’s the intelligence-to-revenue gap. It drives up B&P spend, cost per bid, and proposal cycle time. GovWin IQ and GovWin Proposals connect the two stages. Dela™, Deltek’s AI assistant, helps teams carry analyst-backed context into the response.

October 28, 2026

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What Is CMMC? Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

CMMC compliance explained: CMMC levels, the 2026 Phase 2 suspension, and what DoD contractors must still do to stay audit-ready.

October 27, 2026

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Beyond the Classroom: Preparing the Next Generation for a Future in Technology

At a recent event, nearly 300 Bangalore students connected with Deltek industry leaders to discuss AI careers, technology roles, and future workforce skills.

October 27, 2026

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Rebuilding Client Trust in Consulting: Why Transparency, Agility, and Outcomes Matter More Than Ever

Rebuilding client trust in consulting requires transparency, proactive communication, responsible AI use, and operational excellence. This article explains how consulting firms can strengthen each one.

October 27, 2026

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What Cybersecurity Awareness Month Means for A&E Firms

A&E firms face rising phishing and data risks. Learn the habits that make your firm a harder target and protect projects and clients.

October 26, 2026

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Utilization Has Hit an Historic Low: 4 Ways High-Performing Professional Services Firms Are Fixing It

Billable utilization hit 66.4%, a nearly two-decade low. Learn what’s driving it and four ways high-performing professional services firms are fixing it.

October 22, 2026

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Data-Driven Decision-Making in the Built Environment: What's Really Involved?

Learn how connecting project, financial, and resourcing data creates a single source of truth, so built environment firms catch problems before month-end.

October 20, 2026