Managed Services, Digital Workplace, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Modern Workplace, IT Infrastructure
Certifications
Oracle Partner, SAP Partner, Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner
Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, ISO 27001
Green Flags
Growing rapidly Γ’β¬β lots of new opportunities Good technology focus Some teams have genuine technical depth
Strong European heritage and 135+ year history in technology services Deep Benelux market presence with good government relationships Digital workplace and modern workplace services are well-regarded Workspace 365 and digital workplace IP provides product differentiation
Red Flags
Below-market salaries Rapid acquisition-driven growth creates integration issues Cultural inconsistency across acquired companies Limited career progression
Financial instability β multiple ownership changes, near-collapse events Massive downsizing from peak of 28,000 employees to ~3,500 Private equity ownership churn creates strategic whiplash Brand reputation damaged by repeated restructuring and asset sales Limited geographic scope outside Benelux and UK
Worker Pros
Rapid growth means new opportunities Technology-focused Some technical teams are excellent
Long heritage and established brand in Benelux Digital workplace IP (Workspace 365) is genuinely useful Good relationships with Benelux government clients Modern workplace focus aligns with market demand
Worker Cons
Below-market salaries Acquisition integration is bumpy Cultural inconsistency Limited career progression
Multiple ownership changes create strategic whiplash Massive downsizing from 28K to 3.5K β shadow of former self Below-market compensation across most roles Limited geographic reach outside Benelux/UK
Both Aggressive Acquirer and European MSP have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities β whether that's career growth, salary, work-life balance, or technical exposure.
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