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Centorrino Technologies (CT) vs First Focus IT: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-11

Centorrino Technologies (CT) vs First Focus IT

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Centorrino Technologies (CT) First Focus IT
Overall Score3.63.7
TypeMid-Market AcquirerVolume / Speed
Employees300-500200-400
Founded20082001
HeadquartersBrisbane, QLDSydney, NSW
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $155,000$75,000 - $155,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Cloud, Local Government, EducationManaged Services, Cloud, Microsoft 365, Security
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco PartnerMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong vendor partnerships		Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong vendor partnerships
Red FlagsBelow-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited career progression		Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited career progression
Worker ProsWork-life balance
Stable
Vendor partnerships		Work-life balance
Stable
Vendor partnerships
Worker ConsBelow-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited progression		Below-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Mid-Market Acquirer and Volume / Speed have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities — 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.