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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.

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From Reactive to Proactive: How AI in Vantagepoint Is Changing the Way Firms Manage Work

This article explains why timing is increasingly a technology problem in project-based firms. It contrasts reactive management (dashboards, reports, hindsight) with proactive management (embedded AI that surfaces signals automatically) and shows how Vantagepoint delivers the latter through Dela.

October 7, 2026

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Accounting Software For Consultants

See the must-have features, buying criteria, and top accounting software for consultants, plus how Deltek ERP helps consulting firms scale.

September 17, 2026

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From Submission to Approval: How Dela in Vantagepoint Takes the Work Out of Time and Expense

This article shows how Dela addresses time and expense workflows from both ends: for submitters, it removes friction at the point of capture using ICR and smart project suggestions; for approvers, it automates policy reviews and flags anomalies so they focus only on exceptions that need human judgment.

September 8, 2026

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Get Paid Faster with Vantagepoint Payments AR Automation

This article introduces Vantagepoint Payments: AR Automation, which lets firms accept digital payments for client invoices directly within Vantagepoint, automatically syncing payment details back to speed up reconciliation and improve cash flow.

August 28, 2026

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Vantagepoint 2026.3: Smarter Approvals & Cash Receipt Docs

This article covers two updates in the latest Vantagepoint release: Dela flagging timesheet and absence-policy issues before approval, and the ability to attach supporting documents directly to cash receipt transactions.

August 7, 2026

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Your AI Project Manager Has Arrived: What Dela Does for PMs in Vantagepoint

This article outlines what Dela, Vantagepoint's built-in AI, does for project managers: answering project questions instantly, logging time conversationally, and flagging financial risk before it compounds.

August 5, 2026

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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).

July 15, 2026

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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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Make Smarter Project Choices: A Practical Guide to Planning Scenarios and Change Orders/Additional Services in Vantagepoint

Explore scenarios, change orders, and baselines in Vantagepoint to compare options, manage change, and protect delivery and margin.

April 27, 2026

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Get Paid Faster and Improve Cash Flow with Vantagepoint Payments

Vantagepoint Payments seamlessly integrates with Vantagepoint to streamline both your AR and AP processes.

March 27, 2026

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What’s New in Vantagepoint: Smarter Project Planning & Better Financial Control

Discover how the latest Vantagepoint release improves project planning, tightens financial control, and equips teams with insights to keep delivery on track.

December 10, 2025

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Deltek ProjectCon 2025: The Mission to Elevate Project Success with Vantagepoint

At Deltek ProjectCon 2025, the Deltek Vantagepoint team unveiled the Dela Agent Workforce — an AI-powered digital team redefining every phase of the project lifecycle in Vantagepoint. From smarter proposals and predictive project planning to autonomous billing and faster financial closes, discover how Deltek is making “mission impossible” into mission accomplished for professional services firms.

November 19, 2025