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Palantir Technologies Inc. and Lumen Technologies have announced a strategic collaboration to leverage Palantir’s Foundry and Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) to modernize Lumen’s operations. This partnership aims to transform Lumen into a next-generation technology infrastructure company, enhancing efficiency and customer offerings through AI-driven solutions.
Palantir and Lumen collaborate to advance AI-driven telecom transformation.
Leverages Palantir’s Foundry and AIP for operational efficiency.
Streamlines workflows, compliance, and legacy system modernization.
Supports Lumen’s shift to a technology infrastructure company.
Enhances multi-cloud, AI-ready network capabilities.
Announced on September 4, 2025, aligning with Lumen’s AI strategy.
On September 4, 2025, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) and Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) announced a partnership to integrate Palantir’s Foundry and AIP across Lumen’s operations, finance, and technology functions. This collaboration supports Lumen’s transition from a traditional telecom provider to a next-generation technology infrastructure company, leveraging its extensive fiber network and digital platform to meet evolving multi-cloud and AI-ready customer needs. Dave Ward, Lumen’s Chief Technology and Product Officer, stated, “Working with Palantir allows us to harness AI to accelerate our modernization efforts and deliver the network and services our customers need in the AI era.”
Palantir’s Foundry and AIP streamline Lumen’s workflows, accelerate decision-making, and simplify complex legacy operations, including customer service, compliance reporting, and decommissioning outdated telecom infrastructure. By providing actionable insights and AI-assisted decision-making, the platforms drive faster execution and operational efficiency. This enables Lumen to migrate products into modernized ecosystems, aligning offerings with customer demands. Ted Mabrey, Head of Palantir Commercial, noted, “Lumen is redefining what’s possible in telecom by fusing AI into the very fabric of its operations.”
As of September 5, 2025, Lumen’s stock price is $5.03, with a market cap of $4.84 billion, reflecting a 6.57% increase from the previous day’s close, partly attributed to investor confidence in this partnership. The collaboration aligns with Lumen’s strong liquidity position, with current assets exceeding short-term obligations by over 2x, supporting its transformation initiatives. The partnership also contributed to a 5.3% surge in Lumen’s stock price following the announcement, highlighting market optimism about AI-driven telecom advancements.
This partnership positions Lumen to lead in the AI-driven telecom landscape, leveraging Palantir’s advanced AI platforms to enhance network efficiency and customer-centric innovation. By modernizing operations, Lumen strengthens its role as a trusted network for AI, driving growth and scalability in the digital economy.
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