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Five Signals Shaping GovCon Project Execution in 2026

Drawing on the 2026 Deltek Clarity GovCon study, this article breaks down five signals shaping how government contractors execute projects and manage risk. It spans delivery performance, tool integration, risk management, AI adoption and governance, and the gap between top performers and the rest of the market.

July 16, 2026

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Why Defensible Pricing Wins Government Contracts

Discover why defensible pricing, not just competitive pricing, is becoming the key differentiator in winning government contracts.

July 15, 2026

Clarity AE Podcast

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Strong on the Surface, Strained Underneath: Key Takeaways from the Deltek Clarity A&E Podcast

This article shares five takeaways from the 47th Annual Deltek Clarity A&E Industry Study on why firms are busier than ever but not necessarily more profitable.

July 9, 2026

Nucleus Research ERP Technology Value Matrix

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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.

July 7, 2026

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The Pricing Workflows That Lived Outside the System Finally Have a Home

Discover how ProPricer helps GovCon teams close workflow gaps where critical proposal work has long lived outside the system of record.

June 29, 2026

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Why Cost Isn't The Biggest Manufacturing Challenge Anymore

See why quality, compliance, and traceability are becoming the new measures of manufacturing performance in government contracting.

June 29, 2026

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Modernizing Services Proposal Pricing for GovCon

Discover how government contractors can bring services proposal pricing into a governed workflow with greater traceability, control, and confidence.

June 29, 2026

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Why AI Is Changing Security, Governance, & How Decisions Get Made

AI is accelerating the speed and confidence of everyday decision-making, but most organizations have not kept pace with the governance needed to ensure those decisions are secure, validated, and accountable. As a result, leading organizations are redefining governance as an enabler—establishing clear guardrails, ownership, and human oversight so teams can act quickly with AI while minimizing risk and maintaining trust.

June 25, 2026

Deltek Clarity Annual Industry Studies Report

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2026 GovCon Clarity Report: Five Trends Redefining Government Contracting

Discover the 5 trends reshaping GovCon in 2026 - AI governance, compliance, diversification, and balancing growth with profitability.

June 25, 2026

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Golden Dome Raises Quality and Manufacturing Stakes

Golden Dome shifts focus from winning to execution. See where quality, traceability and production processes may break down as programs scale.

June 10, 2026

G2 Summer Leader

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Deltek Earns Strong G2 Recognition Across the Portfolio for Summer 2026

Deltek has once again been named a Leader in G2’s Summer 2026 Grid® Reports—marking our 23rd consecutive quarter of recognition!

June 9, 2026

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Your Material Estimation Process May Work. What Happens When You Must Prove It?

Most proposals don't lose on price. They lose on defensibility. Learn why material estimation traceability is your biggest proposal risk — and what to do about it.

June 8, 2026