Between quarterly updates, opt-in features, and a steady stream of enhancements across finance, project management, and AI… it’s a lot. And most teams don’t have time to sift through every release note to figure out what actually matters.
That’s exactly why we recently hosted a webinar with Principal Consultant Terri Agnew—to distill the most impactful updates from versions 2025.4, 2026.1, and 2026.2 into something practical and usable.
Here’s what stood out—and what’s actually worth your attention.
First, a Quick Reality Check: Not Everything Is “On” Yet
Before we get into features, one important reminder: Many of the newest capabilities in Vantagepoint are opt-in—which means if you’re not seeing them, they may not be enabled in your system yet.
Some of those features also have timelines, where they’ll eventually be turned on automatically.
So if something here sounds useful and you’re not seeing it… there’s a good chance it’s just waiting to be enabled.
2025.4: Planning, Dashboards, and Everyday Usability
The 2025.4 release focuses on strengthening the foundation—how teams plan, how they see data, and how easily they can work inside the system day to day.
Scenario Planning Gets an Upgrade
One of the biggest additions is scenario planning, which allows teams to create and compare “what-if” versions of project plans. Instead of working off a single static plan, you can:
• Test different staffing or timeline scenarios
• Model potential change orders
• Compare multiple versions side-by-side
• Promote a scenario to your live plan when it’s approved
It’s a more flexible, realistic way to plan—especially when projects don’t follow a straight line.
Dashboards That Actually Do More
This release also brought a meaningful set of dashboard & dashpart enhancements—less flashy than planning, but incredibly impactful in day-to-day use. Teams can now:
• Add averages and targets directly into project, employee, and account dashboards
• View multiple entities side-by-side in a single dashpart
• Pull in grid-based data (like firm or employee details) without leaving the dashboard
And then there are the quieter improvements that add up quickly:
• Expanded Floor Check visibility, including regular and overtime hours
• More flexibility with **user-defined fields in transaction types
• Better access to the data teams actually need, without jumping between screens
Individually, these updates are small. Together, they make dashboards feel a lot more like a working tool—and a lot less like a static report.
More Functionality Moving to the Browser
Deltek also continues its steady move toward a browser-first experience, with more features now available outside of desktop tools. It’s not a dramatic shift overnight—but it’s clearly the direction things are heading.
2026.1: From Data to Insight (and a Little Help Along the Way)
If 2025.4 was about usability, 2026.1 starts to push into something bigger—helping teams actually interpret and act on their data.
Expanded Dela Capabilities
AI in Vantagepoint—through Dela—becomes much more tangible in this release.
One of the most practical use cases is the availability to upload a contract and ask Dela to summarize it or pull key details. Instead of digging through pages of content, you can ask direct questions and get focused answers. It’s simple—but it saves time in places that used to take a lot of it.
Insights That Surface Issues Earlier
Dela also introduces insights that flag potential issues before they turn into bigger problems. For example:
• Timesheet anomalies based on historical patterns
• Project financial signals, like revenue and spend being out of sync
It’s not replacing review processes—but it’s giving teams a smarter starting point.
Dashboards Keep Getting Stronger
The dashboard story continues here, too—with enhancements that make them more usable in real workflows:
• A new Project Schedules dashpart that visualizes timelines and dependencies
• The ability to open records in a new tab, so you don’t lose your place
• Improved navigation between dashboards and project data
These are the kinds of updates that don’t make headlines—but absolutely improve how people work every day.
Small Changes That Remove Friction
There are also a handful of operational improvements that quietly make things easier:
• Preference management for setting up new users
• More flexible absence tracking tied to time categories
• Better email security controls around sender addresses
Nothing flashy—but a lot less friction.
2026.2: Refinement, Automation, and a More Modern Experience
The 2026.2 release builds on everything before it—refining the experience, expanding automation, and continuing to evolve how teams interact with the system.
A New User Experience (Harmony UI)
The updated interface—called Harmony—introduces a cleaner, more modern look and feel. That includes:
• Streamlined navigation and updated icons
• A more flexible, fly-out style menu
• A refreshed visual experience across the system
It’s optional for now, but it’s clearly where things are heading.
AI That Moves Beyond Insight
Dela continues to evolve—not just analyzing data, but starting to take action. New capabilities include:
• Updating contract amounts based on uploaded documents
• Reviewing expense reports against company policy
• Alerting admins when license limits are approaching
It’s a shift from “helpful assistant” to something a bit more proactive.
Better Context in Dashboards
Dashboards also get another round of improvements—this time focused on context. You can now:
• See who made a comment and when, directly in dashboards
• Add and update comments without leaving the view
• Pull in additional data points that make dashboards more actionable
It’s all about reducing clicks—and increasing clarity.
The Bigger Picture: Where Vantagepoint Is Headed
Looking across these releases, a few patterns start to emerge:
• Systems are becoming more intelligent
• Interfaces are becoming more intuitive
• Data is becoming more accessible and actionable
• And workflows are becoming more connected and flexible
These releases continuing to allow firms to use Vantagepoint for storing information to using it more holistically. And sometimes, that starts with simply understanding what’s new from Deltek—and what’s worth turning on.
If something here caught your attention—or you’re not sure what’s enabled in your system—we’re always happy to help.
