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Brennan IT vs AC3: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-11

Brennan IT vs AC3

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Brennan IT AC3
Overall Score—3.7
TypeManaged ServicesCloud / Public Sector
Employees200-400200-300
Founded19972000
HeadquartersSydney, NSWSydney, NSW
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $130,000$75,000 - $155,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Cloud, Unified CommunicationsAWS, Azure, Cloud Migration, Government Cloud
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, Cisco PartnerAWS Partner, Microsoft Partner, VMware Partner, ISO 27001
Green Flags—Good work-life balance
Strong cloud focus
Stable employment
Red Flags—Below-market salaries
Limited career progression
Can be risk-averse
Worker ProsUC expertise
Good culture
Flexible		Cloud focus
Work-life balance
Stable
Worker ConsLimited career paths
Below market salary		Below-market pay
Limited progression
Risk-averse

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Managed Services and Cloud / Public Sector have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities — 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.