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

Boost IT vs Datacom

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Boost IT Datacom
Overall Scoreβ€”3.1
TypeAustralian-owned Managed IT / CybersecurityGlobal Enterprise
EmployeesNot publicly disclosed5000-6000
Founded2004 (22+ years stated by provider in 2026)1965
HeadquartersPerth, WASydney, NSW (NZ HQ: Auckland)
RevenuePrivate$631.7M (AU ops, FY2025)
Salary RangeNot publicly disclosed$75,000 - $160,000
SpecialtiesManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Microsoft 365, IT Procurement, Network Monitoring, Website ManagementManaged Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Centre, Application Development
CertificationsCloudtango MSP Select Australia 2022 and 2026Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, VMware Partner
Green Flagsβ€”Privately held Ò€” no PE pressure, no quarterly earnings
Low offshoring (~20%) Ò€” most work delivered locally
Genuine work-life balance in most teams
Rarely does mass layoffs Ò€” stable employment
Largest locally-owned IT company in Australia
Red Flagsβ€”Below-market salaries (A$85-95K average vs A$128-138K market)
Career stagnation Ò€” 'dead man's shoes' culture
Internal politics favour tenure over talent
Graduate program used as cheap labour pipeline
Manager quality varies wildly between teams
Worker Prosβ€”Stability Ò€” private ownership means no restructuring cycles
Work-life balance is genuinely good
Local delivery Ò€” your job isn't being offshored
Good graduate programs with real mentorship
Worker Consβ€”Salaries are 20-30% below market rate
Career progression is slow Ò€” 'dead man's shoes'
Manager quality varies wildly Ò€” your experience depends on your boss
Innovation is limited by risk-averse culture
Internal politics favour loyalty over competence

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Australian-owned Managed IT / Cybersecurity and Global Enterprise 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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