Leading IT Market Research Firm Declares Deltek ''Far and Away the Leader'' in Project ERP; Deltek Business 'Driven to Record Heights' by Introducing Project ERP Concept, Says Report

Business Wire, Jan 31, 2006

HERNDON, Va. -- Deltek, the leading enterprise software provider for project-based businesses, announced today that research firm IDC has published a competitive analysis report recognizing Deltek as the leader in the "Project ERP" segment of the Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) market. Titled "Worldwide PPM 2004 Vendor Shares and Market Analysis," this report defines the PPM market to contain a Project ERP segment that included bundled ERP offerings for companies in project-driven industries. IDC identifies Deltek as "far and away the leader" in the Project ERP segment.

"Deltek has prospered by introducing the Project ERP concept and has built-out, through acquisition and its own R&D, a full suite for 'project-based industries' that has driven its business to record heights," said Evan Quinn GVP of Application at IDC and author of the study. "Deltek's reputation and unique approach makes them a difficult chase for any of the PPM competitors."

Project ERP, the sophisticated front and back office applications that integrate seamlessly with PPM, is gaining significant traction, allowing businesses to optimize their resources while measuring and comparing the performance of projects across the entire enterprise.

"This report confirms Deltek's place as the undisputed leader in the Project ERP software market and differentiates between the complex requirements of project-based businesses and more generic needs of traditional organizations -- a fundamental distinction that Deltek's software has been built upon for more than 20 years," said Kevin Parker, president and CEO of Deltek. "Leveraging our decades of expertise in project-based vertical markets, we will continue to develop specialized enterprise software solutions that more than 11,000 customers have come to rely upon."

This study also characterizes the strong growth of the PPM market in 2005, while also forecasting that this forward momentum will continue in 2006. As the leader in the Project ERP space, IDC cites Deltek's continued success in the sector as an elemental indicator of the health of the segment.

ABOUT DELTEK

With more than 11,000 customers, Herndon, VA-based Deltek is the leading provider of enterprise software solutions for project-based businesses and professional services firms. Founded in 1983, Deltek enables companies to maximize profitability and productivity, integrating all aspects of their businesses. Deltek focuses on the architecture and engineering, IT services, management consulting, construction, nonprofit, systems integration and government contracting markets. Its clients include Bechtel, CACI, HOK and Verizon. Analyst firm Technology Evaluation Centers declares Deltek "... the ERP leader for professional services industries and other companies focused on project-related work."

Deltek Costpoint(R), Deltek Vision(R) and Deltek GCS Premier(R) power a myriad of front- and back-office applications including accounting, billing, resource planning, budgeting and control, business intelligence, CRM and proposal automation, employee time and expense, HR management, procurement and materials management and project management.

Visit www.deltek.com, or call 800/456-2009 in the U.S. or 44 (0) 20 7518 5010 in the U.K.

Deltek Enterprise(TM), Deltek Vision(R), Deltek GCS Premier(R), Deltek Costpoint(R) and Deltek GovWin(TM) are registered trademarks of Deltek Systems, Inc. All other product names used are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. This press release is available on the Deltek Web site at www.deltek.com.

Source: IDC, Worldwide Project and Portfolio Management 2004 Vendor Shares, Doc #34610, December 2005