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

Article 2026-07-27

Brennan IT vs First Focus IT

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Brennan IT First Focus IT
Overall Score3.53.7
TypeMid-Market / HybridVolume / Speed
Employees300-500200-400
Founded19972001
HeadquartersSydney, NSWSydney, NSW
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $150,000$75,000 - $155,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Unified Communications, Cloud, NetworkingManaged Services, Cloud, Microsoft 365, Security
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, Cisco Partner, Zoom Partner, Fortinet PartnerMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong Microsoft partnership		Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong vendor partnerships
Red FlagsBelow-market salaries
Limited career progression
Can be bureaucratic		Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited career progression
Worker ProsGood work-life balance
Stable employment
Microsoft partnership provides good training		Work-life balance
Stable
Vendor partnerships
Worker ConsBelow-market salaries
Limited career progression
Bureaucratic culture		Below-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Mid-Market / Hybrid and Volume / Speed 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.