A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.
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Data#3
Getronics
Overall Score
3.8
3.1
Type
Publicly Listed Giant
European MSP
Employees
1500-2000
3500
Founded
1977
1887
Headquarters
Brisbane, QLD
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Revenue
$884.8M
$600M
Salary Range
$80,000 - $160,000
$35,000 - $110,000
Specialties
Microsoft Solutions, Cloud, Managed Services, Software Licensing
Managed Services, Digital Workplace, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Modern Workplace, IT Infrastructure
Certifications
Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, VMware Partner
Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, ISO 27001
Green Flags
ASX-listed (ASX: DDD) Γ’β¬β financial transparency Strong Australian focus Γ’β¬β no offshoring agenda Good work-life balance Profitable and growing
Strong European heritage and 135+ year history in technology services Deep Benelux market presence with good government relationships Digital workplace and modern workplace services are well-regarded Workspace 365 and digital workplace IP provides product differentiation
Red Flags
Below-market salaries at senior levels Government contract dependency Limited international exposure Acquisition-driven growth creates integration challenges
Financial instability β multiple ownership changes, near-collapse events Massive downsizing from peak of 28,000 employees to ~3,500 Private equity ownership churn creates strategic whiplash Brand reputation damaged by repeated restructuring and asset sales Limited geographic scope outside Benelux and UK
Worker Pros
ASX-listed transparency Γ’β¬β you know the numbers Australian-focused Γ’β¬β your job isn't being offshored Profitable and growing Γ’β¬β stability Good work-life balance in most teams
Long heritage and established brand in Benelux Digital workplace IP (Workspace 365) is genuinely useful Good relationships with Benelux government clients Modern workplace focus aligns with market demand
Worker Cons
Below-market salaries at senior levels Government contract dependency creates cyclicality Limited international exposure Acquisition integration can be bumpy
Multiple ownership changes create strategic whiplash Massive downsizing from 28K to 3.5K β shadow of former self Below-market compensation across most roles Limited geographic reach outside Benelux/UK
Both Publicly Listed Giant and European MSP 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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