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

Boost IT vs Presidio

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Boost IT Presidio
Overall Scoreβ€”3.6
TypeAustralian-owned Managed IT / CybersecurityUS MSP / IT Solutions
EmployeesNot publicly disclosed5000
Founded2004 (22+ years stated by provider in 2026)2002
HeadquartersPerth, WANew York, New York, USA
RevenuePrivate$3.2B
Salary RangeNot publicly disclosed$60,000 - $155,000
SpecialtiesManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Microsoft 365, IT Procurement, Network Monitoring, Website ManagementManaged Services, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Digital Transformation, Data Center
CertificationsCloudtango MSP Select Australia 2022 and 2026Microsoft Partner, AWS Premier Partner, Cisco Gold Partner, VMware Partner, ISO 27001
Green Flagsβ€”Top-tier partner status with Microsoft, AWS, and Cisco β€” elite certifications
Strong mid-market and enterprise focus in US with accountable regional model
PE-backed (BC Partners) provides capital for strategic acquisitions
Deep cloud and cybersecurity practice with genuine technical depth
Good client NPS scores demonstrating service quality
Red Flagsβ€”PE ownership creates margin pressure and cost discipline culture
Regional fragmentation β€” quality varies significantly by office
Below-market compensation compared to consulting firms
Acquisition integration from 15+ buyouts creates cultural inconsistency
Limited international presence β€” purely US-focused
Worker Prosβ€”Elite-level vendor partnerships and certifications
Good for mid-market US cloud and security career path
Regional model provides local decision-making autonomy
Strong technology stack exposure across cloud, network, security
Worker Consβ€”PE ownership drives margin obsession and cost cutting
Quality varies significantly by regional office
Below-market compensation for senior technical roles
Acquisition overload creates integration headaches

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Australian-owned Managed IT / Cybersecurity and US MSP / IT Solutions 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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