The upcoming release of GCS Premier version 5.0 was announced by the leading provider of enterprise applications software for project-focused organizations, Deltek, Inc., at its annual user conference, Deltek Insight ’08. Going to deliver unparalleled enhancements to the industry’s leading project accounting solution for small to medium U.S. government contractors, GCS Premier 5.0 is scheduled to be released in late summer 2008.

Providing an additional layer of efficiency and compliance, through improved look and feel, new interface makes navigation faster and easier, and adds role-based navigation. Additional, the new interface will provide increased productivity and lower training costs through process-driven workflows.

To improve billing processes, adds Premier Billing embeds functionality within Microsoft Excel 2007. While data security is maintained to ensure Defense Contractors Audit Agency (DCAA) compliance, Pre-built and customizable templates make invoicing faster and easier.

A faster, more accurate user experience which will accelerate accounting cycles and improve cash flow is created by intuitive role-based navigation and the incorporation of new capabilities in Premier Billing. Government contractors and project-focused businesses will be enabled by the combined innovations provided in the GCS Premier 5.0 release will to more easily and more accurately process and manage accounting information.

Jim Rogers, Vice President of Product Marketing, declared: "In GCS Premier 5.0, Deltek continues to invest in the success of growth-minded government contracting customers by providing an unparalleled, easy-to-use project accounting solution that increases financial control, improves contractual performance, and ensures DCAA compliance".