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In the Age of AI, Curiosity Is the Real Advantage
AI is accelerating how people learn, solve problems, and approach their work. Curiosity, continuous learning, and diverse perspectives can help people adapt and contribute as AI reshapes established ways of working.
Insights to Action: What the Data Means for Your 2027 Plan
In a year defined by mixed signals, the most successful firms won't simply react to market conditions. They'll use data to make informed decisions, invest strategically, and adapt with confidence.
The Door to Government Contracting Just Got Wider
This article breaks down DoW’s memo raising the Cost Accounting Standards threshold to $100 million, covering what’s changing, what isn’t, and why cost visibility still matters for contractors either way.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why Defensible Pricing Wins Government Contracts
Discover why defensible pricing, not just competitive pricing, is becoming the key differentiator in winning government contracts.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.