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Capgemini (inc. Empired) vs MSP Blueshift: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Capgemini (inc. Empired) vs MSP Blueshift

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Capgemini (inc. Empired) MSP Blueshift
Overall Score2.8β€”
TypeGlobal IntegratorMelbourne MSP / Cybersecurity
Employees1500-2000Not publicly disclosed
Founded1967Not publicly disclosed
HeadquartersSydney, NSW (Global HQ: Paris, France)Melbourne, VIC
Revenue$878.1M (AU ops, FY2025)Private
Salary Range$95,000 - $180,000Not publicly disclosed
SpecialtiesCloud, Microsoft Dynamics, Enterprise Applications, ConsultingManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, Cloud, Essential Eight, VoIP, Co-Managed IT
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Salesforce Partner, SAP PartnerISO 27001, Great Place To Work
Green FlagsLarge global scale Ò€” can handle enterprise projects
Some genuinely talented people in specific teams
Good vendor partnerships and certification support		ISO 27001 certification highlighted
Great Place To Work recognition shown on provider site
Essential Eight and co-managed services offered
Red Flags66% offshore workforce Ò€” highest of any major Australian MSP
Annual restructuring cycles Ò€” 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		Provider claims require independent verification and contract review
Worker ProsExposure to large, complex projects
Global brand opens doors
Some teams have excellent managers		β€”
Worker Cons66% offshore means onshore roles are increasingly 'bridge' positions
Annual restructuring creates constant uncertainty
Below-market salaries with opaque promotion processes
Four acquired companies erased Ò€” expect yours next
Executive bonuses while staff are made redundant		β€”

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Global Integrator and Melbourne MSP / Cybersecurity have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities β€” 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.

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