Deltek, leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, recently announced AI-enhancements for the government contractor (GovCon) GRC space, including augmented timesheet and PSA capabilities.
As explored in ERP Today’s interview with Deltek C-suite, the company made its name in the USA’s GovCon space and very much rules the roost in market intelligence and contract management for federal government contractors. The company’s annual Deltek ProjectCon event saw the reveal of new AI-fueled capabilities for government contractors – alongside architecture and engineering and professional services – as centered around its Dela offering.
Since its launch in early 2024, Dela is Deltek’s vehicle for AI-driven capabilities to enable users to generate content, inform decisions, and prescribe and automate actions. The offering also includes Ask Dela, a digital assistant, as updated this year with the following capabilities for various personas, such as government contractors:
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- To meet GovCon users within the tools they’re already using, the Costpoint MS Teams app provides access to information from Ask Dela within Deltek’s ERP for government contractors, Costpoint. This allows government contractors to access project data, ask questions, submit and approve timesheets and generate reports – without navigating away from messages – to automate tasks and streamline workflows.
- AI-driven resource management capabilities from Dela help Costpoint customers track resource availability and utilization, preventing cost overruns and ensuring compliance. Existing integrations with Replicon offer solutions to government contractors who need to comply with global labor regulations or complex labor union rules, no matter which ERP they’re using.
- Smart Summaries, which leverage generative AI to deliver executive briefings of companies’ historical performance and key insights, have expanded to GovWin IQ’s Company Profiles.
- Smart Summaries within Deltek Vantagepoint enable end users in professional services and architecture and engineering to leverage generative AI to pull concise project summaries and distil the essence of complex project datasets into digestible insights for review.
- Deltek Specpoint users meanwhile can leverage the power of Ask Dela to accelerate research and get intelligent insights to help make the specification process quicker and easier. They can also chat with the AIA MasterSpec library, supporting documents, and Specpoint Help.
Deltek also introduced Replicon time and PSA capabilities to the government contracting industry in 2024. AI-driven resource management capabilities from Dela can help Costpoint customers track resource availability and utilization, preventing cost overruns and ensuring compliance. Existing integrations with time tracking tool Replicon aim to offer solutions to government contractors who need to comply with global labor regulations or complex labor union rules, no matter which ERP they’re using.
What this means for ERP Insiders
Evolving Compliance Demands in Government Contracting: The government contracting (GovCon) space is increasingly defined by stringent compliance requirements, particularly around labor regulations, union rules, and federal contracting standards. Organizations are under pressure to streamline compliance processes while minimizing manual effort and errors. Deltek’s AI-driven solutions address these challenges by integrating advanced automation and real-time monitoring capabilities into existing workflows. These tools can enable contractors to maintain compliance with global labor standards, track resource utilization, and generate accurate reports—all while reducing administrative overhead. For GRC leaders, this reflects a broader industry shift toward leveraging technology to meet complex regulatory demands efficiently and effectively. Also, as shown in recent Wellesley Information Services research release The CIO’s Transformation Report Card, automation (e.g. AI) and standardization of business processes is the top transformation project (52%) for CIOs today.
Proactive Risk Management in Resource-Intensive Environments: Government contractors often operate in high-stakes, resource-intensive environments where cost overruns and resource misallocation can lead to significant financial and reputational risks. The industry is increasingly focused on proactive risk mitigation through better visibility and control over resource allocation. Deltek’s solutions align with this theme by offering AI-powered tools that provide real-time insights into resource availability and utilization. These capabilities help organizations anticipate potential risks, optimize resource allocation, and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations. For GRC professionals, this represents a critical step toward building more resilient and agile operations in the face of evolving risks.
Data-Driven Decision-Making for Strategic Advantage: In the GovCon and GRC spaces, the ability to transform complex data into actionable insights is becoming a key differentiator. Organizations are seeking tools that can distil vast amounts of project and performance data into concise, strategic insights to support decision-making. Deltek’s generative AI capabilities reflect this trend by offering advanced summarization and research tools that enable users to quickly extract key insights from complex datasets. These solutions empower GRC Insiders to move beyond reactive compliance and risk management, instead leveraging data to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and make informed strategic decisions. This aligns with the broader industry shift toward data-driven governance and risk management in an increasingly competitive and regulated marketplace.
