This is that "vendor lock-in" problem you may have heard about
Recent report from the SITC Committee committees.parliament.uk/committee/13...
Particularly egregious because it's Palantir, obv
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@amyborrett.ft.comBritain’s state-owned electricity system operator has awarded Palantir a £21mn contract without inviting rival bids, arguing critical processes are too reliant on its tech to run a competitive procurement process
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Britain’s grid operator gave Palantir contract without inviting rival bids
Neso cited a legal exemption that removes the requirement to consider other suppliers if dependencies leave no alternative