| Overall Score | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| Type | Global Integrator | European MSP |
| Employees | 1500-2000 | 3500 |
| Founded | 1967 | 1887 |
| Headquarters | Sydney, NSW (Global HQ: Paris, France) | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Revenue | Private | $600M |
| Salary Range | $95,000 - $180,000 | $35,000 - $110,000 |
| Specialties | Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics, Enterprise Applications, Consulting | Managed Services, Digital Workplace, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Modern Workplace, IT Infrastructure |
| Certifications | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Salesforce Partner, SAP Partner | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco 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 European heritage and 135+ year history in technology services
Deep Benelux market presence with good government relationships
Digital workplace and modern workplace services are well-regarded
Workspace 365 and digital workplace IP provides product differentiation |
| 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 | Financial instability β multiple ownership changes, near-collapse events
Massive downsizing from peak of 28,000 employees to ~3,500
Private equity ownership churn creates strategic whiplash
Brand reputation damaged by repeated restructuring and asset sales
Limited geographic scope outside Benelux and UK |
| Worker Pros | Exposure to large, complex projects
Global brand opens doors
Some teams have excellent managers | Long heritage and established brand in Benelux
Digital workplace IP (Workspace 365) is genuinely useful
Good relationships with Benelux government clients
Modern workplace focus aligns with market demand |
| 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 | Multiple ownership changes create strategic whiplash
Massive downsizing from 28K to 3.5K β shadow of former self
Below-market compensation across most roles
Limited geographic reach outside Benelux/UK |