Deltek Vision 7.6 End of Life:
The Complete Timeline for A/E Firms
Deltek has set firm end-of-life dates for Vision 7.6. If your firm runs Vision, here's exactly what's happening, when it happens, and what it means, depending on whether you're hosted on-prem or in the Deltek Cloud.
The Key Dates
- January 2026 — Vision 7.6 received its final year-end update and moved to Sustaining Support
- Throughout 2026 — Vision runs under Sustaining Support — no new features, hot fixes, or regulatory updates
- December 31, 2026 — Deltek support for Vision ends entirely
- Q1 2027 — Deltek Cloud-hosted Vision instances begin winding down
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What "Sustaining Support" actually means
Since January 2026, Vision 7.6 is frozen. Deltek has confirmed there are no new enhancements, no hot fixes, and — critically for firms running payroll through Vision — no regulatory or tax updates. The product still runs, but nothing about it moves forward, and nothing that breaks gets fixed.
If you're on Deltek Cloud
Your Vision instance is on a hard clock. Access begins winding down in Q1 2027, which means you have a defined window to land somewhere else — whether that's Vantagepoint or another platform. This isn't a "someday" migration; it's a forcing function with a real date attached.
If you're on-prem
You have more flexibility, but not indefinitely. You can keep running Vision after December 31, 2026, but you'll be operating unsupported software: no vendor fixes, no regulatory updates, and a shrinking pool of consultants and partners still supporting a sunsetting product. For a system your firm depends on for billing, time tracking, and project financials, that's a real operational risk to carry for very long.
What Deltek is telling customers to do
Deltek is directing Vision customers toward Vantagepoint upgrade resources. Vantagepoint is Deltek's own successor product, built with Vision as its foundation, and it's the path Deltek will actively steer you toward.
It's worth knowing that Vantagepoint isn't the only option. If you're already facing a forced migration — with the retraining and reimplementation cost that comes with any system change — it's a reasonable moment to evaluate whether staying inside the Deltek product family is actually the best fit for your firm's size and workflow, or just the path of least resistance.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I still use Vision after December 31, 2026? On-prem installations can technically keep running, but Deltek support ends completely on that date. Deltek Cloud instances are on a separate, harder timeline — winding down starting Q1 2027.
Does Sustaining Support include tax and regulatory updates? No. Deltek has explicitly stated that Sustaining Support does not include regulatory or tax updates, which matters most for firms running payroll through Vision.
Do I have to move to Vantagepoint? No. Vantagepoint is Deltek's recommended path and the one they'll actively promote, but it's not the only option for firms leaving Vision. It's worth evaluating alternatives, especially since any migration off Vision involves retraining and reimplementation regardless of where you land.
How much time do I actually have? If you're on Deltek Cloud, plan around the Q1 2027 wind-down — that's your real deadline. If you're on-prem, you have more runway, but you should treat December 31, 2026 as the point where you're operating without a safety net.
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