| Overall Score | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| Type | UK/European IT Services | US Enterprise IT Services |
| Employees | 21000 | 15000 |
| Founded | 1981 | 1986 |
| Headquarters | Hatfield, United Kingdom | Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Revenue | $7.5B | $2.0B |
| Salary Range | $40,000 - $130,000 | $55,000 - $140,000 |
| Specialties | Managed Services, Cloud, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Hardware & Licensing | Managed Services, Government IT, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Airline Solutions, Mainframe Services |
| Certifications | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, VMware Partner, ISO 27001 | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, ISO 27001, FedRAMP |
| 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 | Deep government and aviation solutions expertise β mission-critical systems
Strong IP portfolio in security (Stealth) and high-performance computing
Long-term government contracts provide stable revenue base
Resilient business model pivoting from hardware to services |
| 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 | Revenue decline for 8+ consecutive years β shrinking company
Massive pension liability burden constrains strategic investment
Below-market compensation across most roles and geographies
Legacy mainframe dependency limits innovation culture
Perpetual restructuring β headcount reduced from 40K to 15K over decade |
| 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 | Deep government and aviation domain expertise
Stealth cybersecurity platform is genuinely innovative
Stable government contract base
Long-tenured employees create institutional knowledge |
| 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 | Revenue decline for 8+ years β shrinking business
Massive pension liability drags on finances
Below-market compensation with limited growth
Legacy culture limits innovation and agility
Constant restructuring reduces morale |