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Affinity MSP vs DXC Technology: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Affinity MSP vs DXC Technology

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Affinity MSP DXC Technology
Overall Scoreβ€”2.5
TypeManaged IT / Cybersecurity / CloudGlobal Systems Integrator
Employees50+3000-5000
Founded20192017
HeadquartersMount Waverley, VICSydney, NSW (Global HQ: Tysons, VA)
Revenue$6.6M (2025 public profile)$12.68B USD (FY2026 global)
Salary RangeNot publicly disclosed$80,000 - $150,000
SpecialtiesManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, Cloud, VoIP & 3CX, WAN Services, Co-Managed ITManaged Infrastructure, Legacy Migrations, Cloud, Enterprise Applications
CertificationsMicrosoft Solutions Partner, Google Partner, 3CX Platinum Partner, AWS Certified, Fortinet Authorized Partner, Pure Storage Elite PartnerMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, SAP Partner, Oracle Partner
Green Flagsβ€”Exposure to critical government IT infrastructure
Large-scale project experience
Some teams have excellent technical depth
Red Flagsβ€”Perpetual restructuring Ò€” every 18-24 months since 2017 merger
High offshore ratio (~50%) with more offshoring planned
Below-market salaries (A$90-100K average)
Government contracts locked into long-term agreements with thin margins
Dead-end technical career paths
Merger of two struggling companies (CSC + HP ES) Ò€” problems compounded
Worker Prosβ€”Government projects provide stability and scale
Some teams have genuine technical depth
Global exposure through large contracts
Worker Consβ€”Constant restructuring creates anxiety and uncertainty
Below-market salaries with limited growth
Offshoring pressure on all government contracts
Merger integration still ongoing Ò€” cultural clashes
Technical career paths are dead ends

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Managed IT / Cybersecurity / Cloud and Global Systems Integrator have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities β€” whether that's career growth, salary, work-life balance, or technical exposure.

Use the side-by-side comparison tool for a deeper look, or check out individual profiles for detailed employee reviews.

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