Deltek has introduced Deltek First, a SaaS-based ERP application for the project life-cycle needs of small to mid-sized organizations. This is a cloud-based package for the government contracting business. The two flavors include Deltek First Essentials, which provides accounting; job cost and project manager reporting; and timekeeping. It also interfaces with payroll services. Deltek First Essentials Plus adds budgeting and planning; ad-hoc reporting; and business intelligence and analytics. There is also access to the company’s expense management application.