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

Article 2026-06-11

Brennan IT vs The IT Department

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Brennan IT The IT Department
Overall Score—3.8
TypeManaged ServicesNon-Profit Specialist
Employees200-40030-60
Founded19972005
HeadquartersSydney, NSWSydney, NSW
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $130,000$70,000 - $140,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Cloud, Unified CommunicationsNon-Profit IT, Managed Services, Cloud, Microsoft 365
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, Cisco PartnerMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner
Green Flags—Good work-life balance
Technology focus
Red Flags—Very small scale
Limited career progression
Worker ProsUC expertise
Good culture
Flexible		Technology focus
Work-life balance
Worker ConsLimited career paths
Below market salary		Very small scale
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Managed Services and Non-Profit Specialist 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.