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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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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.
Why Cost Isn't The Biggest Manufacturing Challenge Anymore
See why quality, compliance, and traceability are becoming the new measures of manufacturing performance in government contracting.
Built for Governance & Control: Why Some Systems Prevent Risk While Others Hide It
Compliance risk often comes from systems that allow workarounds, not bad actors. Learn why Deltek Costpoint validates transactions against contract rules in real time.
Becoming the Subcontractor Primes Trust: Small Business Readiness Signals
With Costpoint GCCM Essentials, you are telling primes that you're audit-ready, compliant, and won't become a problem for them.
Costpoint 2026.1: Targeted Improvements That Simplify Daily Work
A first-person look at the Costpoint 2026.1 release and how small improvements to daily work add up to easier jobs and better results.
Elevating Mission Success: The Future of GovCon Starts with Costpoint
Discover how Deltek Costpoint is transforming government contracting with AI-powered automation, a modern user experience, and secure cloud innovation.
Have Defense Contracts? Breaking Down the CMMC Rule for You
As the implementation of CMMC rolls out, defense contractors will need to assess their current cybersecurity posture and develop compliance strategies to avoid potential issues when seeking their CMMC certifications and bidding on federal contracts. Learn more in this blog from Deltek's CMMC expert, Michael Greenman.
New Era. New Experience: Why Customers Love the New Costpoint UI
Discover why government contractors love the new Costpoint UI - faster workflows, smarter tools and real customer feedback in one modern experience.
Maximizing Efficiency & Compliance
This Research Note by Nucleus Analyst, Sofia Halbisen, uncovers how organizations deploying Deltek Costpoint reported a 33 percent reduction in audit risk and a 40 to 75 percent decrease in financial close cycles, significantly improving compliance and operational efficiency. Costpoint delivers a secure, scalable, and government-specific ERP solution for contractors managing rapid growth and increasing regulatory pressure.
5 Reasons Growing GovCons Are Switching from QuickBooks to Deltek Costpoint
If you're chasing your next contract, preparing for a DCAA audit or looking to scale your back office without adding headcount, it's time to consider Costpoint, a solution that grows with you.
From Insight to Impact: What Costpoint Users Gain at Deltek ProjectCon 2025
Deltek ProjectCon 2025 is a strategic opportunity for Costpoint users to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving government contracting landscape.
Smarter by Design: Powering Project Success with the New Costpoint Experience
Manage projects smarter with Costpoint’s new UI, AI agents and expanded automation, designed to help government contractors work more efficiently.