We ended up with Palantir and how to replace it
The article discusses the reliance of governments on Palantir software and the challenges of replacing it. It highlights that Palantir not only provides software but also valuable support that integrates various data sets for government organizations. The piece emphasizes the need for a comprehensive solution, including support staff, to effectively displace Palantir.
- ▪Governments are heavily reliant on Palantir due to its effective data integration and support services.
- ▪Palantir's consultants are often perceived as free with the software, making it financially appealing for government departments.
- ▪Replacing Palantir requires not just equivalent software but also the provision of support staff to replicate the existing experience.
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| Original publisher | Bert Hubert's writings |
| Canonical URL | https://berthub.eu/articles/posts/some-notes-on-palantir/ |
| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 10:06:16 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-23T10:37:26.419Z |
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Some notes on how we ended up with Palantir & how to replace it Posted on May 23 2026 There is justified anger about governments relying on Palantir software. There are also calls to write replacement software, perhaps imbued with European values, and with less fascism. And I’d love for that to happen pronto, but first we need to understand a few things. It is not just the software. Image by Mariia Shalabaieva on Unsplash “Palantir is often called a data broker, a data miner, or a giant database of personal information. In reality, it’s none of these—but even former employees struggle to explain it” - Wired From many governments’ behaviour, it is clear that they are Very Very Very Attached to Palantir. Very.
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