| Overall Score | 2.8 | 3.5 |
| Type | Global Integrator | Indian IT Giant |
| Employees | 1500-2000 | 340000 |
| Founded | 1967 | 1981 |
| Headquarters | Sydney, NSW (Global HQ: Paris, France) | Bengaluru, India |
| Revenue | Private | $18.7B |
| Salary Range | $95,000 - $180,000 | $18,000 - $110,000 |
| Specialties | Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics, Enterprise Applications, Consulting | Managed Services, Cloud, AI & Automation, Enterprise Applications, Digital Transformation, Consulting |
| Certifications | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Salesforce Partner, SAP Partner | Microsoft Partner, AWS Premier Partner, Google Cloud Partner, SAP Partner, ISO 27001, CMMI Level 5 |
| 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 global brand with 300,000+ employees across 50+ countries
Major investment in AI (Infosys Topaz) and digital innovation
Excellent formal training ecosystem (Infosys Global Education Center)
Diverse service portfolio spanning consulting to managed infrastructure |
| 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 | Perpetual margin pressure due to commoditized IT services pricing
High attrition rates (20-25% annually) signal talent retention challenges
Below-industry-average compensation for senior and specialized roles
Onshore roles increasingly limited as delivery shifts to offshore hubs
Class-action lawsuits and SEC settlements for immigration compliance failures |
| Worker Pros | Exposure to large, complex projects
Global brand opens doors
Some teams have excellent managers | Large-scale global presence with opportunities across continents
Strong learning and development investment (Infosys Global Education Center)
Brand recognition opens doors for future career moves
Good exposure to diverse industries and technology stacks |
| 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 | Below-market compensation for specialized talent
High attrition creates constant team churn and instability
Onshore roles are increasingly project management, not engineering
Bureaucratic processes slow decision-making and innovation |