A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.
Feature
Computacenter
Thomas Duryea Logicalis
Overall Score
3.7
3.3
Type
UK/European IT Services
Enterprise Integrator
Employees
21000
300-600
Founded
1981
2003
Headquarters
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Melbourne, VIC
Revenue
$7.5B
Private
Salary Range
$40,000 - $130,000
$75,000 - $155,000
Specialties
Managed Services, Cloud, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Hardware & Licensing
Enterprise, Cloud, Security
Certifications
Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, VMware Partner, ISO 27001
Microsoft Partner, Cisco 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
Good work-life balance Stable employment
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
Below-market salaries Can be bureaucratic Limited career progression
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
Work-life balance Stable
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 Enterprise Integrator 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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