A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.
Feature
Computacenter
Logicalis Australia
Overall Score
3.7
3.8
Type
UK/European IT Services
Global/Local Hybrid
Employees
21000
500-800
Founded
1981
1997
Headquarters
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Sydney, NSW (Global HQ: London)
Revenue
$7.5B
Private
Salary Range
$40,000 - $130,000
$80,000 - $165,000
Specialties
Managed Services, Cloud, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Hardware & Licensing
Cisco Networking, Modern Workplace, Cloud, Security
Certifications
Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, VMware Partner, ISO 27001
Cisco Partner, Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet 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
Global exposure Good vendor partnerships Strong technology focus
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
Global parent creates cultural friction Below-market salaries Can be bureaucratic
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
Global exposure Vendor partnerships Technology focus
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
Both UK/European IT Services and Global/Local Hybrid have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities β whether that's career growth, salary, work-life balance, or technical exposure.
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