A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.
Feature
Centretek
Infosys
Overall Score
3.2
3.5
Type
Managed Services
Indian IT Giant
Employees
100-200
340000
Founded
2000
1981
Headquarters
Sydney, NSW
Bengaluru, India
Revenue
Private
$18.7B
Salary Range
$70,000 - $145,000
$18,000 - $110,000
Specialties
Managed Services, Cloud, Security
Managed Services, Cloud, AI & Automation, Enterprise Applications, Digital Transformation, Consulting
Certifications
Microsoft Partner, VMware Partner
Microsoft Partner, AWS Premier Partner, Google Cloud Partner, SAP Partner, ISO 27001, CMMI Level 5
Green Flags
Good work-life balance Stable employment
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
Small scale Below-market salaries Limited career progression
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
Work-life balance Stable
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
Small scale Below-market pay Limited progression
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
Both Managed Services and Indian IT Giant 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.
Contract red flags, salary data, and industry analysis. No spam.
β You're in.
π Table of Contents
📧
Before you go…
Get the Red Flag Checklist — the 12 contract clauses every Australian MSP worker should flag before signing. Plus weekly analysis delivered to your inbox.