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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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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.
Small Business Set-Asides
A small business set-aside reserves government contracts for qualifying small businesses. See the SBA programs, eligibility rules, and how to win contracts.
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.
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.
How Canada’s Defence Overhaul Can Help Government Contractors Diversify
This article explains how Canada's defence overhaul is creating a major diversification opportunity for GovCon firms that sell to defense agencies, on both sides of the border.
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.
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.
Army MAPS, GovCon Proposals, and How Contractors can Compete
Learn about the Army MAPS contract vehicle, and what federal contractors need to create winning GovCon proposals and compete on RFPs like this in 2026.
Why GovCon Growth Requires More Than AI and Public Data
Why AI and public data fall short in GovCon: Learn how validated intel helps contractors find opportunities earlier and win more federal business.
Golden Dome Opportunities Take Shape Early: What SHIELD Means for GovCon BD
Golden Dome and the SHIELD IDIQ are reshaping how GovCon BD teams identify, qualify, and plan for task order opportunities before solicitations are released.
How SLED Government Contractors are Buying Differently in 2026
Here’s what state and local government contractors can learn from the first quarter of 2026, plus takeaways and winning strategies for the rest of the year.
Decoding the Government Contracting Market Environment for Small Business
Discover FY 2026 federal small business contracting trends, 8(a) shifts, market challenges, and steps to strengthen your GovCon strategy.