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Boost IT vs Data#3: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Boost IT vs Data#3

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Boost IT Data#3
Overall Scoreβ€”3.8
TypeAustralian-owned Managed IT / CybersecurityPublicly Listed Giant
EmployeesNot publicly disclosed1500-2000
Founded2004 (22+ years stated by provider in 2026)1977
HeadquartersPerth, WABrisbane, QLD
RevenuePrivate$884.8M
Salary RangeNot publicly disclosed$80,000 - $160,000
SpecialtiesManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Microsoft 365, IT Procurement, Network Monitoring, Website ManagementMicrosoft Solutions, Cloud, Managed Services, Software Licensing
CertificationsCloudtango MSP Select Australia 2022 and 2026Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, VMware Partner
Green Flagsβ€”ASX-listed (ASX: DDD) Ò€” financial transparency
Strong Australian focus Ò€” no offshoring agenda
Good work-life balance
Profitable and growing
Red Flagsβ€”Below-market salaries at senior levels
Government contract dependency
Limited international exposure
Acquisition-driven growth creates integration challenges
Worker Prosβ€”ASX-listed transparency Ò€” you know the numbers
Australian-focused Ò€” your job isn't being offshored
Profitable and growing Ò€” stability
Good work-life balance in most teams
Worker Consβ€”Below-market salaries at senior levels
Government contract dependency creates cyclicality
Limited international exposure
Acquisition integration can be bumpy

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Australian-owned Managed IT / Cybersecurity and Publicly Listed Giant 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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