Artificial intelligence is changing the way project-based businesses work and with the latest release of Deltek Ajera, that intelligence is now built right into your daily workflows.
Meet Ask Dela, your AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you find answers faster, surface project insights instantly, and turn your data into action all through simple, natural language queries.
If you’ve ever wished you could “just ask Ajera” for project details or client information, now you can.
What Makes Ask Dela Different
Unlike static dashboards or pre-set reports, Ask Dela understands your questions in plain English. You don’t need to remember report names or search parameters — simply ask, and Dela delivers.
Here’s what sets it apart:
- Conversational Intelligence: Ask questions naturally, just as you would in a chat.
- Contextual Awareness: Ask follow-up questions without starting over; Dela remembers your conversation.
- Security You Can Trust: Role-based access ensures users only see the data they’re authorized to view.
- Actionable Insights: Dela can analyze financials, and even draft communications — all using your Ajera data.
Available exclusively for Ajera Cloud users, Ask Dela represents the next step toward a smarter, more connected project management experience.
Getting Started: How to Enable Ask Dela
Setting up Ask Dela is quick and easy.
- Turn on Dela: Navigate to Company > Preferences and enable Ask Dela.
- Assign Access:Under Company > Roles, determine which users can access the feature.
- Start the Conversation: Once enabled, you’ll see the Ask Dela icon inside Ajera.
From there, you can maximize the chat window for a larger view, copy or email responses, and even give feedback to improve future interactions.
Chats automatically clear upon logout, keeping your workspace clean and organized.
How Ask Dela Works
Behind the scenes, Ask Dela connects directly to your Ajera data, accessing details from clients, contacts, projects, and project financials.
It’s designed to understand and query:
- Client setup and custom fields
- Contact details and custom fields
- Project data (including contacts, custom fields, and project financials)
This means you can get real answers, fast, all without compromising security or accuracy.
Practical Ways to Use Ask Dela
Whether you’re in accounting, project management, or business development, Ask Dela can simplify your day-to-day tasks.
Here are a few examples of what you can ask (replacing the bolded text with your Ajera-specific information):
For Project Managers
“Who is the project manager for the Orchard Hills Farm Campus project?”
“Analyze the financials for the Albina Yard project and summarize any areas of concern.”
“How much of the contract balance remains for Glison Lofts compared to the amount billed?”
For Accounting Teams
“What is the AR balance for project 24.009?”
“Draft an email to the client requesting payment for overdue invoices.”
For Business Development
“Who are the contacts for Dawson Developers?”
“What is the phone number for Dawson?”
Dela makes retrieving details this simple, helping every role in your firm stay informed and productive.
Why Teams Love It
Ask Dela brings measurable value to your daily operations by making your data accessible and actionable:
- Faster Decision-Making: No more digging through reports; get answers in seconds.
- Less Manual Work: Automate routine lookups and communications.
- Smarter Conversations:Move from data entry to data insight with conversational queries.
- More Time for Projects:Spend less time navigating systems and more time driving outcomes.
For firms managing multiple projects, clients, and deadlines, this AI capability represents a major step forward in efficiency and collaboration.
Ready to Explore?
Ask Dela is already available to all Ajera Cloud customers in the latest release — and getting started takes only a few minutes.
So, the next time you need project insights, client details, or an at-a-glance financial analysis, try asking Dela. You’ll be amazed at how much time you save, and how much smarter your workflows can become. Be sure to explore Ask Dela on the Deltek Learning Hub and see how it can make a meaningful difference in your day-to-day operations.
Learn More About Ajera 10.3
Watch a deep dive into the latest features and enhancements at the Q4 2025 Customer Town Hall.
