| Overall Score | 2.8 | 3.7 |
| Type | Global Integrator | UK/European IT Services |
| Employees | 1500-2000 | 21000 |
| Founded | 1967 | 1981 |
| Headquarters | Sydney, NSW (Global HQ: Paris, France) | Hatfield, United Kingdom |
| Revenue | Private | $7.5B |
| Salary Range | $95,000 - $180,000 | $40,000 - $130,000 |
| Specialties | Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics, Enterprise Applications, Consulting | Managed Services, Cloud, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Hardware & Licensing |
| Certifications | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Salesforce Partner, SAP Partner | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, VMware Partner, ISO 27001 |
| Green Flags | Large global scale Γ’β¬β can handle enterprise projects
Some genuinely talented people in specific teams
Good vendor partnerships and certification support | Strong financial performance β consistent revenue and profit growth
FTSE 250 listed provides transparency and governance
Good client retention rates driven by quality service delivery
Acquisition strategy (Pinnacle, Crayon) demonstrates disciplined growth
Strong UK and European market position with manufacturing/industrial depth |
| Red Flags | 66% offshore workforce Γ’β¬β highest of any major Australian MSP
Annual restructuring cycles Γ’β¬β predictably unpredictable
Acquired 4 companies in 5 years, erased all brands
Below-market salaries (A$113K average vs A$128-138K market)
Razer data breach: US$6.5M in damages awarded
BOQ and ME Bank offshoring scandals documented
Glassdoor reviews describe 'toxic' culture in some teams | Limited brand recognition outside Europe and UK
Below-market compensation compared to US consulting firms
Thin margins in hardware and licensing resell business
Integration risk from ongoing acquisition strategy
Managed services margin pressure from hyperscaler competition |
| Worker Pros | Exposure to large, complex projects
Global brand opens doors
Some teams have excellent managers | FTSE 250 transparency and financial stability
Strong UK and European market position
Good work-life balance compared to US consulting peers
Consistent growth β stable employment
Good client retention and long-term relationships |
| Worker Cons | 66% offshore means onshore roles are increasingly 'bridge' positions
Annual restructuring creates constant uncertainty
Below-market salaries with opaque promotion processes
Four acquired companies erased Γ’β¬β expect yours next
Executive bonuses while staff are made redundant | Limited brand presence outside UK/Europe
Below-market compensation for senior technical roles
Hardware/Licensing resell has thin margins
Acquisition integration can be bumpy
Managed services margins under hyperscaler pressure |