| Overall Score | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Type | UK/European IT Services | Global Systems Integrator |
| Employees | 21000 | 3000-5000 |
| Founded | 1981 | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Hatfield, United Kingdom | Sydney, NSW (Global HQ: Tysons, VA) |
| Revenue | $7.5B | Private |
| Salary Range | $40,000 - $130,000 | $80,000 - $150,000 |
| Specialties | Managed Services, Cloud, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Hardware & Licensing | Managed Infrastructure, Legacy Migrations, Cloud, Enterprise Applications |
| Certifications | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, VMware Partner, ISO 27001 | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, SAP Partner, Oracle Partner |
| Green Flags | Strong financial performance β consistent revenue and profit growth
FTSE 250 listed provides transparency and governance
Good client retention rates driven by quality service delivery
Acquisition strategy (Pinnacle, Crayon) demonstrates disciplined growth
Strong UK and European market position with manufacturing/industrial depth | Exposure to critical government IT infrastructure
Large-scale project experience
Some teams have excellent technical depth |
| Red Flags | Limited brand recognition outside Europe and UK
Below-market compensation compared to US consulting firms
Thin margins in hardware and licensing resell business
Integration risk from ongoing acquisition strategy
Managed services margin pressure from hyperscaler competition | Perpetual restructuring Γ’β¬β every 18-24 months since 2017 merger
High offshore ratio (~50%) with more offshoring planned
Below-market salaries (A$90-100K average)
Government contracts locked into long-term agreements with thin margins
Dead-end technical career paths
Merger of two struggling companies (CSC + HP ES) Γ’β¬β problems compounded |
| Worker Pros | FTSE 250 transparency and financial stability
Strong UK and European market position
Good work-life balance compared to US consulting peers
Consistent growth β stable employment
Good client retention and long-term relationships | Government projects provide stability and scale
Some teams have genuine technical depth
Global exposure through large contracts |
| Worker Cons | Limited brand presence outside UK/Europe
Below-market compensation for senior technical roles
Hardware/Licensing resell has thin margins
Acquisition integration can be bumpy
Managed services margins under hyperscaler pressure | Constant restructuring creates anxiety and uncertainty
Below-market salaries with limited growth
Offshoring pressure on all government contracts
Merger integration still ongoing Γ’β¬β cultural clashes
Technical career paths are dead ends |