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Boost IT vs Macquarie Technology Group: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Boost IT vs Macquarie Technology Group

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Boost IT Macquarie Technology Group
Overall Scoreβ€”4.1
TypeAustralian-owned Managed IT / CybersecurityEnterprise / Cloud
EmployeesNot publicly disclosed500-800
Founded2004 (22+ years stated by provider in 2026)1995
HeadquartersPerth, WASydney, NSW
RevenuePrivate$379.4M
Salary RangeNot publicly disclosed$85,000 - $170,000
SpecialtiesManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Microsoft 365, IT Procurement, Network Monitoring, Website ManagementData Centre, Cloud, Managed Services, Government Cloud
CertificationsCloudtango MSP Select Australia 2022 and 2026AWS Partner, Microsoft Partner, VMware Partner
Green Flagsβ€”ASX-listed (ASX: MAQ) Ò€” financial transparency
Highest-rated MSP on Glassdoor (4.1/5)
Strong focus on cloud and security
Good culture and employee satisfaction
Red Flagsβ€”Smaller scale Ò€” less exposure to enterprise projects
Limited international presence
Can be bureaucratic in some teams
Worker Prosβ€”Highest-rated MSP on Glassdoor
Strong cloud and security focus
ASX-listed transparency
Good culture and employee satisfaction
Worker Consβ€”Smaller scale Ò€” less enterprise exposure
Limited international presence
Some teams can be bureaucratic

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Australian-owned Managed IT / Cybersecurity and Enterprise / Cloud 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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