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UK government replaces Palantir with in-house system for refugee processing, saves millions
Tags Enterprise · Infrastructure
BBC News·
The UK government has replaced Palantir technology used in its refugee processing system with an in-house built IT solution, saving millions of pounds. The government said the in-house system is 'more flexible' while meeting 'high standards' of security. The move reflects a broader trend of governments reassessing dependence on US defense-tech companies for civilian applications.
Technical significance
Replacing a Palantir system with in-house technology at scale is technically challenging and signals growing government capability in building sovereign tech infrastructure. The move could influence other European governments evaluating their dependence on US defense-tech firms for civilian data systems.