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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.

September 17, 2026

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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.

September 14, 2026

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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.

July 27, 2026

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Speed Without Control: The New Competitive Reality for A&D Contractors

Winning A&D contracts now depends on operating speed with control, not proposal quality alone. The 2026 Deltek Clarity Study shows top performers invest in systems and governance to move quickly without losing oversight. Firms that align speed with discipline protect margins and compete more effectively.

July 15, 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

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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).

July 15, 2026

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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

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Designing for Tomorrow: 5 Ways A&E Leaders Can Embrace Change and Lead with Confidence

Megan Miller shares five actionable strategies A&E firm leaders can use to navigate margin pressure, workforce transitions, M&A, and AI adoption in 2026.

June 25, 2026

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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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Deltek Replicon Cuts Timesheet Completion Time by 83% for a Large Global Manufacturer

In this Nucleus Research Note, analyst Charlotte Belke examines how a large global aerospace and defense manufacturer used Deltek Replicon to streamline time entry and payroll processing — resulting in an 83% reduction in timesheet completion time and freeing five payroll employees to focus on higher-value work.

June 18, 2026

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Deltek Clarity Study: AI Creates a Landscape of Risk and Opportunity for UK Architecture, Engineering & Consulting Firms

Explore how UK architecture, engineering & consulting firms are investing in AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation in 2026.

May 28, 2026

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How UK-based Architecture, Engineering & Consulting Firms Are Approaching the Next 12 Months

Discover how UK architecture, engineering & consulting firms are managing risk, AI, and profitability in 2026.

May 26, 2026