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

Article 2026-06-11

Brennan IT vs First Focus IT

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Brennan IT First Focus IT
Overall Score—3.7
TypeManaged ServicesVolume / Speed
Employees200-400200-400
Founded19972001
HeadquartersSydney, NSWSydney, NSW
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $130,000$75,000 - $155,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Cloud, Unified CommunicationsManaged Services, Cloud, Microsoft 365, Security
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, Cisco PartnerMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet Partner
Green Flags—Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong vendor partnerships
Red Flags—Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited career progression
Worker ProsUC expertise
Good culture
Flexible		Work-life balance
Stable
Vendor partnerships
Worker ConsLimited career paths
Below market salary		Below-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Managed Services and Volume / Speed 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.