Deltek, a leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, is driving digital transformation across the UK and EMEA’s professional services sector. As firms face mounting pressure to modernise, many are turning to Deltek’s cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions to stay competitive, agile and future-ready
With rising client expectations, complex project demands and an urgent need to unify financial and operational data, digital transformation is not just a long-term ambition, but a strategic necessity.
According to Deltek’s 5th Annual Clarity Report, 56% of UK project-based firms are now at a “Mature” or “Advanced” stage of digital transformation – up from just 32% in 2024. Many firms have reached a level of digital maturity they had not expected to achieve until 2027, underscoring the growing urgency to modernise.
Deltek customers reach new heights
Across the UK and EMEA, Deltek is helping project-based firms overcome long-standing challenges and drive measurable transformation. As economic and operational pressures mount, three recurring pain points have emerged, and cloud ERP is instrumental to managing them. This includes navigating the complexities of operating across borders or departments, extending visibility and control to gain real-time insight into project performance and financials, and unifying and modernising systems to replace manual tools with integrated solutions to improve efficiency.
“The shift we’re seeing is not just about technology, but about readiness for the future,” said Neil Davidson, Group Vice President Professional Services Sector at Deltek. “Our customers are looking for innovative solutions, underpinned by the productivity efficiencies and insight AI has to offer, that enables them to provide the best experience for their clients, maintain a competitive advantage, while driving profitability. Whether it’s cutting reporting time, streamlining cross-border collaboration, or replacing outdated tools, they’re transforming the way they deliver value. In an increasingly complex macroeconomic landscape, by adopting Deltek’s ERP systems, they’re gaining the control, clarity and stability they need to thrive in a fast-evolving, and sometimes uncertain, environment”
Challenge 1: Navigating complexity
As firms grow, many face operational inefficiencies across global teams and departments. Disparate systems and siloed data made coordination difficult. Deltek provides a unified platform, enabling easy collaboration across offices, departments, and geographies. Examples include:
- Devoteam deployed Deltek Maconomy SaaS to Deltek Cloud across four countries in just six months, covering six entities, supporting operational consistency across its global footprint.
- Maynard Marks used Deltek Vantagepoint to ensure data consistency and visibility across its multiple service lines.
Challenge 2: Extending visibility & control
Legacy systems have left many firms with limited real-time insight into project and financial performance. Deltek’s ERP solutions provide integrated dashboards, forecasting tools and reporting to support more informed, timely decision-making:
- Søren Jensen’s goal is to cut monthly reporting time by 25%, while boosting financial confidence.
- AlphaPlus gained greater project and financial visibility across the UK and international engagements.
Challenge 3: Unifying and modernising systems
Many organisations had previously relied on spreadsheets, disconnected tools, or outdated manual processes to manage projects, finances, and resources. Although change felt risky for these firms, Deltek enabled a seamless transition with intuitive interfaces, rapid implementation, and minimal disruption to business as usual:
- Cameron + Ross streamlined their delivery by managing over 2,000 documents through Deltek PIM, eliminating inefficiencies in document workflows.
- AlphaPlus centralised operations by shifting from fragmented systems to Deltek Maconomy.
- Søren Jensen adopted integrated systems to reduce time spent on monthly reporting and improve financial accuracy.
Building resilience through digital foundations
Professional services firms are no longer approaching digital transformation as a future project; they are embracing it now to stay resilient, efficient and competitive. Cloud-based ERP systems have become a key enabler for firms navigating economic uncertainty, client pressures, and operational complexity.
Deltek continues to support the sector with scalable, industry-specific solutions that drive real results, empowering project-based businesses to work smarter and more strategically in 2025 and beyond.
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