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Your Most Critical Security Control Isn’t Technology — It’s Culture

Security failures rarely stem from missing tools—they happen when people, under pressure, make reasonable decisions without recognizing the risks. By embedding clear ownership and simple decision checks into everyday work, organizations can turn culture into a scalable security control that strengthens resilience without slowing execution.

May 14, 2026

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Golden Dome Is a Financial Stress Test: Is Your ERP Ready for SHIELD Task Orders?

Golden Dome SHIELD task orders test ERP, compliance, and financial controls. Learn how finance leaders can prepare for long-term execution and audits.

May 14, 2026

Discover What’s New in the Latest Product Release

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Faster Payments, Smarter Approvals: Powered by AI in the Latest Vantagepoint Release

Vantagepoint's latest release automates contracts, speeds up payments, and smarts up approvals, so your team focuses on delivery, not admin.

May 14, 2026

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Golden Dome Opportunities Take Shape Early: What SHIELD Means for GovCon BD

Golden Dome and the SHIELD IDIQ are reshaping how GovCon BD teams identify, qualify, and plan for task order opportunities before solicitations are released.

May 13, 2026

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Where Do You Really Stand? What Deltek Clarity Reveals About the State of Project-Based Businesses

More than just annual industry reports, the Deltek Clarity Studies are a strategic resource to help you benchmark performance, align teams and make informed decisions that drive better business outcomes.

May 12, 2026

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Decoding the  Government  Contracting  Market Environment for Small Business

Discover FY 2026 federal small business contracting trends, 8(a) shifts, market challenges, and steps to strengthen your GovCon strategy.

May 8, 2026

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How SLED Government Contractors are Buying Differently in 2026

Here’s what state and local government contractors can learn from the first quarter of 2026, plus takeaways and winning strategies for the rest of the year.

May 8, 2026

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The Mistake Most SBIR and OTA Winners Make

Why SBIR and OTA winners must plan for scale early. Avoid costly ERP replatforming and prepare for compliance, visibility, and growth.

May 7, 2026

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The Small PSO Playbook: 5 Quick Wins to Lift Utilization & Margin with AI + Integrated Apps

Discover five practical, high-impact ways small PSOs can use AI and integrated apps to grow profitably without added complexity or enterprise budgets.

May 6, 2026

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The Research Requests AI Couldn't Answer

See real GovWin IQ analyst research requests AI tools couldn't answer—FPDS anomalies, OASIS+ data, federal CIO contacts, and org chart validation.

May 6, 2026

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The Hidden Costs of “Getting By” with General Accounting Software

Learn why general accounting systems aren’t designed for the realities of construction and the hidden costs that come with it.

May 5, 2026

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From Chaos to Control: 5 Signs It's Time for Your Small Business to Modernize

Are you a small business looking to make a change? Here are five clear signs your business is ready to move from chaos to control with an intelligent platform solution—and how Deltek can help you get there.

May 4, 2026