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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2026 PSO Benchmarks: What We Learned and What's Next from the SPI Maturity Benchmark Report
This article outlines key findings from the 2026 SPI Professional Services Maturity™ Benchmark Report, covering how the professional services industry performed in 2025 and where firms should focus in 2026 and as they plan for 2027.
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.
5 KPIs from the SPI Professional Services Maturity Benchmark Report Every PSO Must Track for Sustainable Growth
This article outlines the five KPIs identified in the SPI Professional Services Maturity Benchmark Report that most strongly predict profitability and sustainable growth for professional services organizations (PSOs).
The New Reality of Services Proposal Pricing in Government Contracting
udit scrutiny is rising. Learn why spreadsheet-based services pricing is becoming harder to defend in government contracting.
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.
Mid-Year Financial Checkup for Contractors: 5 Numbers That Actually Matter
Discover the 5 key financial metrics contractors should review mid-year to improve cash flow, protect margins, and reduce project risk.
How Data Centers Are Transforming the Construction Industry
Learn how data centers are changing how construction firms operate, plan, and compete.