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

Boost IT vs Unisys

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Boost IT Unisys
Overall Scoreβ€”2.9
TypeAustralian-owned Managed IT / CybersecurityUS Enterprise IT Services
EmployeesNot publicly disclosed15000
Founded2004 (22+ years stated by provider in 2026)1986
HeadquartersPerth, WABlue Bell, Pennsylvania, USA
RevenuePrivate$2.0B
Salary RangeNot publicly disclosed$55,000 - $140,000
SpecialtiesManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Microsoft 365, IT Procurement, Network Monitoring, Website ManagementManaged Services, Government IT, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Airline Solutions, Mainframe Services
CertificationsCloudtango MSP Select Australia 2022 and 2026Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, ISO 27001, FedRAMP
Green Flagsβ€”Deep government and aviation solutions expertise β€” mission-critical systems
Strong IP portfolio in security (Stealth) and high-performance computing
Long-term government contracts provide stable revenue base
Resilient business model pivoting from hardware to services
Red Flagsβ€”Revenue decline for 8+ consecutive years β€” shrinking company
Massive pension liability burden constrains strategic investment
Below-market compensation across most roles and geographies
Legacy mainframe dependency limits innovation culture
Perpetual restructuring β€” headcount reduced from 40K to 15K over decade
Worker Prosβ€”Deep government and aviation domain expertise
Stealth cybersecurity platform is genuinely innovative
Stable government contract base
Long-tenured employees create institutional knowledge
Worker Consβ€”Revenue decline for 8+ years β€” shrinking business
Massive pension liability drags on finances
Below-market compensation with limited growth
Legacy culture limits innovation and agility
Constant restructuring reduces morale

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Australian-owned Managed IT / Cybersecurity and US Enterprise 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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