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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.
CMMC Checklist: Prepare for CMMC 2.0 And Beyond
CMMC Phase 2 third-party certification is suspended for review, but NIST 800-171 self-assessment remains mandatory. Use this checklist to stay audit-ready.
Why CFOs Should Be Quantifying Cyber Risk Like Any Other P&L Exposure
This article shows why cybersecurity should be modeled as a financial exposure, not just an IT issue, for finance leaders at architecture, engineering, and consulting firms.
CMMC Assessments: A Guide for Contractors
CMMC audits are underway, but the Phase 2 third-party certification deadline is suspended pending a 60-day DoW review. See what's required now, what's under review, and how to prepare.
What Is CMMC? Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
CMMC compliance explained: CMMC levels, the 2026 Phase 2 suspension, and what DoD contractors must still do to stay audit-ready.
What Cybersecurity Awareness Month Means for A&E Firms
A&E firms face rising phishing and data risks. Learn the habits that make your firm a harder target and protect projects and clients.
For Defense Manufacturers, Cloud Strategy Is Becoming Contract Strategy
Defense manufacturers need to know where CUI lives and how it is protected across their technology environment. CMMC Phase 2 may be paused, but core safeguarding obligations remain. A cloud strategy that accounts for systems, vendors, and security boundaries can make compliance easier to manage and explain.
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.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): A Guide for GovCons
See what the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) covers, how FAR compliance works, and which FAR Parts matter most. Read Deltek’s guide for GovCons.
Deltek Recognized as an Expert in the Nucleus Research SMB ERP Technology Value Matrix 2026
Nucleus Research, an independent technology analyst firm, recognized Deltek as an Expert in the 2026 SMB ERP Technology Value Matrix for its portfolio of project-based ERP solutions. The report highlights Deltek's ongoing investments in operational visibility, workflow automation, embedded AI, user experience innovation, compliance, and cloud security.
Access Gets You In. Readiness Decides What Happens Next.
Golden Dome's SHIELD initiative is shifting the focus from winning defense contracts to proving operational readiness. Drawing on insights from a recent Deltek podcast episode, Padma Raghunathan and Michael Greenman discuss why CMMC compliance, cybersecurity readiness, subcontractor oversight, and AI governance will be critical for long-term success in the defense industrial base.
TIP 10.20 Delivers Ask Dela, Compliance Enhancements, and Smarter Workflows
Explore TIP 10.20 and discover how Ask Dela, compliance enhancements, and smarter workflows help quality and manufacturing teams.
In the Next Era of Defense Supply Chains, "Trust Us" Won't Be Enough
A new defense supply chain Executive Order is accelerating a shift from simply claiming compliance to proving how sourcing decisions are made. As expectations for domestic sourcing, traceability, and supplier governance increase, manufacturers need connected operations that link procurement, quality, manufacturing, compliance, and project management. Organizations that can demonstrate decision-making, risk management, and audit-ready evidence will be better positioned to respond to disruptions, meet compliance requirements, and compete for future work.