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Cognizant vs Epic IT: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Cognizant vs Epic IT

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Cognizant Epic IT
Overall Score3.6β€”
TypeGlobal IT Services / DigitalAustralian Mid-Market MSP / Cybersecurity
Employees35000035+
Founded19942003
HeadquartersTeaneck, New Jersey, USAPerth, WA
Revenue$19.4BPrivate
Salary Range$50,000 - $150,000Not publicly disclosed
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Cloud, AI & Data, Digital Transformation, Consulting, BPOManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, Cloud, AI Governance, vCIO
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Google Cloud Partner, Salesforce Partner, ISO 27001ISO 27001, Essential Eight aligned
Green FlagsStrong US and European presence with deep financial services expertise
Digital-first pivot (Cognizant Digital Business, Cognizant Consulting)
Excellent training and development programs (Cognizant Academy)
Broad service portfolio spanning IT, consulting, and BPO		Australian-owned
ISO 27001 certified
Strategic vCIO included in engagements
90-day satisfaction guarantee stated by provider
Red FlagsMargin pressure from commoditised application management and testing services
High attrition rates (20-24%) β€” significantly above industry average
Restructuring cycles under CEO transitions create organisational uncertainty
Below-market compensation for US-based technical talent
Offshoring model means onshore roles in the US/EU are decreasing		Provider claims and guarantees require independent validation before procurement
Worker ProsStrong US brand with good global project diversity
Digital transformation focus provides modern tech exposure
Formal training infrastructure is well-regarded
Financial services expertise is genuinely deep		β€”
Worker ConsBelow-market salaries for US-based technical roles
High attrition creates constant team instability
Restructuring cycles create anxiety and uncertainty
Onshore technical roles are being phased down
Bureaucratic culture with matrix management overhead		β€”

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Global IT Services / Digital and Australian Mid-Market 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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