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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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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.
The Pentagon Wants In: What DoW’s New Pricing Memo Means for Your Proposals
A new DoW memo pushes for full cost and pricing transparency across every contractor tier, including a proposal to pull data directly from contractor systems. Here's what the memo proposes to change, what it doesn't say, and how contractors can get ahead of it.
Deltek Recognized as an Expert in the Nucleus Research Enterprise ERP Technology Value Matrix 2026
Nucleus Research, an independent technology analyst firm, recognized Deltek as an Expert in its Enterprise ERP Technology Value Matrix 2026. The report highlights Deltek's strengths in operational visibility, project lifecycle management, and workflow automation through its modular platform architecture, low-code extensibility, and integration capabilities, as well as its ongoing investment in AI, UX, security, and compliance.
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.
What the New TINA Threshold Actually Changes for A&D Contractors
The new $10 million TINA threshold isn't the relief it looks like for A&D contractors. As of July 1, 2026, fewer contracts require certified cost and pricing data than before. But the contracts that remain are larger and more complex. That makes BOM reconciliation between ERP and proposal riskier, not simpler. Deltek's material estimating capability in BOE Pro connects ERP data directly to proposal pricing, closing that gap.
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.
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.
Suspended, Not Eliminated: Why the CMMC Rollout Pause Does Not Mean Stop
The CMMC Phase 2 third-party assessment deadline is suspended, but NIST 800-171 compliance remains mandatory. See what changed and what didn't.
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.