Capgemini (inc. Empired) vs Macquarie Technology Group
A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.
Feature
Capgemini (inc. Empired)
Macquarie Technology Group
Overall Score
2.8
4.1
Type
Global Integrator
Enterprise / Cloud
Employees
1500-2000
500-800
Founded
1967
1995
Headquarters
Sydney, NSW (Global HQ: Paris, France)
Sydney, NSW
Revenue
Private
$379.4M
Salary Range
$95,000 - $180,000
$85,000 - $170,000
Specialties
Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics, Enterprise Applications, Consulting
Data Centre, Cloud, Managed Services, Government Cloud
Certifications
Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Salesforce Partner, SAP Partner
AWS Partner, Microsoft Partner, VMware Partner
Green Flags
Large global scale — can handle enterprise projects Some genuinely talented people in specific teams Good vendor partnerships and certification support
ASX-listed (ASX: MAQ) — financial transparency Highest-rated MSP on Glassdoor (4.1/5) Strong focus on cloud and security Good culture and employee satisfaction
Red Flags
66% offshore workforce — highest of any major Australian MSP Annual restructuring cycles — 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
Smaller scale — less exposure to enterprise projects Limited international presence Can be bureaucratic in some teams
Worker Pros
Exposure to large, complex projects Global brand opens doors Some teams have excellent managers
Highest-rated MSP on Glassdoor Strong cloud and security focus ASX-listed transparency Good culture and employee satisfaction
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 — expect yours next Executive bonuses while staff are made redundant
Smaller scale — less enterprise exposure Limited international presence Some teams can be bureaucratic
Both Global Integrator and Enterprise / Cloud have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities — whether that's career growth, salary, work-life balance, or technical exposure.
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