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Cirrus Networks vs Somerville Group: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-07-27

Cirrus Networks vs Somerville Group

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Cirrus Networks Somerville Group
Overall Score3.43.4
TypePublic Mid-TierEducation & Enterprise
Employees100-200200-400
Founded20081983
HeadquartersPerth, WAMelbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$70,000 - $140,000$70,000 - $145,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Cloud, Networking, SecurityEducation IT, Managed Services, Cloud, Apple Solutions
CertificationsCisco Partner, AWS Partner, Microsoft PartnerMicrosoft Partner, Apple Partner, Cisco Partner, VMware Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Stable employment
Government focus		Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Government focus
Red FlagsSmall scale Ò€” limited exposure to large projects
Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic		Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited career progression
Worker ProsWork-life balance
Stable
Government work		Work-life balance
Stable
Government work
Worker ConsSmall scale
Below-market pay
Bureaucratic		Below-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Public Mid-Tier and Education & Enterprise 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.