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Deltek Vision Software
 | 3 Reviews (3.9/5) |
More than 3,600 Architect and Engineering firms rely on Deltek because they know, unlike general-purpose business software, Deltek Vision was designed by project management and project accounting experts to meet your specialized needs, out-of-the-box. More than 3,600 Architect and Engineering firms rely on Deltek because they know, unlike general-purpose business software, Deltek Vision was designed by project management and project accounting experts to meet your specialized needs, More than 3,600 architecture and engineering firms around the world look to Deltek Vision for a robust, project-based ERP system. Deltek’s 10,000+ users include 400 of ENR's Top 500 design firms, and more than 150 of North America’s Top 200 fastest-growing architecture, engineering and environmental consulting companies, according to management research firm ZweigWhite.
Specifically designed with project-based businesses in mind, Deltek Vision integrates project accounting, resource and project management tools with time/expense management and other functionality within a single integrated suite. This allows Deltek users to manage every aspect of their business within a single solution, from finance and marketing to HR. For example, its accounting module offers accounts payable and receivable, revenue recognition, and multi-company and multi-currency support. The purchasing module allows users to create and track purchase orders, manage inventory, and set up authorization levels for each requisition stage in the purchase cycle.
Deltek Vision’s business development tools for architecture and engineering firms help you quickly and easily win new business. We were especially impressed with how the CRM module offers opportunity tracking, marketing campaign management, and contact management, all fully integrated with Microsoft Outlook. Once an opportunity is created, the proposal automation module allows you to create custom proposals, track all content in a single library, and provides integration with desktop publishing systems like Microsoft Word.
Deltek Vision is 100% web-based. It's built with Microsoft .Net, offers integration with Microsoft Office, and features SOA and Web Services for customization and integration. Deltek also offers a mobile application suite so that users can access project information at any time, from any location with a mobile device.
3 Reviews of Deltek Vision
We had some great migration folks on the team, including Dave from Deltek. What set him apart was his thorough knowledge of the product and his SQL skill set. What, no billing terms came across in the migration? Dave was able to upload the data for us right here on-site.
Like any new complex software, it requires time to learn the nuances and we continue to do so. We have migrated to version 6.1 and are planning to bring our international office onto Vision in Q4. We continue to expand our SQL skill sets and are starting to explore the limitless potential of SQL report writing services. Couple this with the custom cube and the upcoming "super cubes" the ability to report on custom fields, and we are well-positioned to report the past, manage the current and forecast the future.
Without Vision it would have been very hard to set up our new companies. Multi-company is a wonderful thing! As our project volume has expanded, Vision has allowed us to easily distribute drafts across our 10 offices. Prior to Vision, this was a time-consuming, manual process.
I have to confess, I was originally hired as a consultant to PM the Vision conversion. This has led to a wonderful full-time position with a great firm and great people. What could be better!
We looked for an integrated package to service all of our company’s needs: from vendor payments and 1099s to job costing and resource management. We wanted to be able to customize but also retain software support out-of-house. We wanted a system that would replace various Access databases and Excel spreadsheets and provide information for Accounting, Engineering and Marketing as well as Corporate Management. We wanted to have a single system but also the ability to control what data was revealed based on an employee’s responsibilities within the company. Vision met those needs.
We used the Vision Implementation to review our internal processes and make revisions. Some changes came from within our company but others were suggested by the first-rate Deltek Implementation consultant who worked with us throughout our implementation. Technical questions were answered quickly, honestly and completely by Deltek implementation support. We chose to move slowly but carefully through implementation and it paid off. We view our implementation as completely successful. Any implementation is tough but I would do it again if I had the same Deltek team and the only real change would be a larger budget for pizza at meetings.
Before implementing Vision, only the Accounting department had access to our software. From the day we went live, all employees have been given access to Vision and are expected to use it. With minimal training, our project managers went from requesting project setup on paper to creating projects in Vision themselves, with administrative staff performing oversight and review instead of duplication of information. Time and expense records are entered by the employee – instead of Accounting - and charges can be reviewed for accuracy before the time is posted. Project managers can view reports and draft invoices to see at any moment what could be sent to the client.
We’ve kept part of our implementation team together but now it’s our customization and integration team. Ideas for improvements come from internal staff. When new ideas push our skills to the limit, we have a wealth of resources available with Deltek Technical Support, the Tech Support Knowledge base, the User Forums and User Groups.
Using Vision’s User Defined Fields, Security Roles and settings, and Global Searches and Reports, we’ve achieved a unique Vision of and for our company.
GZA converted from a DOS-based system to Vision and it was a surprisingly easy transition for all the power users. The team we had converting our system was on top of the process and GZA was able to go live with Vision for time sheets within 5 days. Over the past 8 years we have trained the staff to utilize the many features Vision has to offer. Many of the skeptics in the early stages have come to realize that Vision is easy to use and can be very powerful.
Over the years the customer support has always been helpful and they follow-up to make sure the solution has met our needs. If the issue it too technical the case will get escalated to an expert, and Deltek will stick with you to resolve the problem.
GZA has not completely utilized all the features that Deltek Vision has to offer but we are working towards that goal. As we grow and learn Vision does as well.
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