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Boost IT vs Cancom: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Boost IT vs Cancom

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Boost IT Cancom
Overall Scoreβ€”3.4
TypeAustralian-owned Managed IT / CybersecurityGerman IT Services
EmployeesNot publicly disclosed11000
Founded2004 (22+ years stated by provider in 2026)1992
HeadquartersPerth, WAMunich, Germany
RevenuePrivate$1.9B
Salary RangeNot publicly disclosed$40,000 - $115,000
SpecialtiesManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Microsoft 365, IT Procurement, Network Monitoring, Website ManagementManaged Services, Cloud, Public Sector IT, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Education IT
CertificationsCloudtango MSP Select Australia 2022 and 2026Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, VMware Partner, ISO 27001
Green Flagsβ€”Strong cloud transformation pivot β€” industry-leading cloud services growth
Well-regarded managed public sector services (Cancom Public)
Good partner ecosystem with Microsoft, AWS, and VMWare
Strong position in German education and government IT
Red Flagsβ€”Below-market compensation for technical roles in Germany
Integration issues from aggressive acquisition strategy (20+ acquisitions)
Cultural inconsistency across acquired companies
High dependency on public sector and education β€” election-cycle risk
Limited brand recognition outside DACH region
Worker Prosβ€”Strong cloud services growth trajectory
Well-regarded in public sector and education IT
Good partner ecosystem and certifications
Opportunities from acquisition-driven expansion
Worker Consβ€”Below-market technical compensation in German market
Acquisition integration creates cultural inconsistency
Public sector dependency creates revenue cyclicality
Limited brand presence outside DACH
Some legacy teams still hardware-focused

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Australian-owned Managed IT / Cybersecurity and German IT Services 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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