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Atturra vs Cirrus Networks: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-11

Atturra vs Cirrus Networks

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Atturra Cirrus Networks
Overall Score2.93.4
TypeAggressive AcquirerManaged Services
Employees1000-1500100-200
Founded20212008
HeadquartersSydney, NSWPerth, WA
Revenue$339.9MPrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $150,000$70,000 - $140,000
SpecialtiesOracle Services, SAP, Cloud, Enterprise ApplicationsManaged Services, Cloud, Networking
CertificationsOracle Partner, SAP Partner, Microsoft Partner, AWS PartnerCisco Partner, AWS Partner
Green FlagsGrowing rapidly — lots of new opportunities
Good technology focus
Some teams have genuine technical depth		Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Government focus
Red FlagsBelow-market salaries
Rapid acquisition-driven growth creates integration issues
Cultural inconsistency across acquired companies
Limited career progression		Small scale — limited exposure to large projects
Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Worker ProsRapid growth means new opportunities
Technology-focused
Some technical teams are excellent		Work-life balance
Stable
Government work
Worker ConsBelow-market salaries
Acquisition integration is bumpy
Cultural inconsistency
Limited career progression		Small scale
Below-market pay
Bureaucratic

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Aggressive Acquirer and Managed Services have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities — 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.