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Datacom vs Epic IT: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Datacom vs Epic IT

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Datacom Epic IT
Overall Score3.1β€”
TypeGlobal EnterpriseAustralian Mid-Market MSP / Cybersecurity
Employees5000-600035+
Founded19652003
HeadquartersSydney, NSW (NZ HQ: Auckland)Perth, WA
Revenue$631.7M (AU ops, FY2025)Private
Salary Range$75,000 - $160,000Not publicly disclosed
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Centre, Application DevelopmentManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, Cloud, AI Governance, vCIO
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, VMware PartnerISO 27001, Essential Eight aligned
Green FlagsPrivately held Ò€” no PE pressure, no quarterly earnings
Low offshoring (~20%) Ò€” most work delivered locally
Genuine work-life balance in most teams
Rarely does mass layoffs Ò€” stable employment
Largest locally-owned IT company in Australia		Australian-owned
ISO 27001 certified
Strategic vCIO included in engagements
90-day satisfaction guarantee stated by provider
Red FlagsBelow-market salaries (A$85-95K average vs A$128-138K market)
Career stagnation Ò€” 'dead man's shoes' culture
Internal politics favour tenure over talent
Graduate program used as cheap labour pipeline
Manager quality varies wildly between teams		Provider claims and guarantees require independent validation before procurement
Worker ProsStability Ò€” private ownership means no restructuring cycles
Work-life balance is genuinely good
Local delivery Ò€” your job isn't being offshored
Good graduate programs with real mentorship		β€”
Worker ConsSalaries are 20-30% below market rate
Career progression is slow Ò€” 'dead man's shoes'
Manager quality varies wildly Ò€” your experience depends on your boss
Innovation is limited by risk-averse culture
Internal politics favour loyalty over competence		β€”

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Global Enterprise and Australian Mid-Market MSP / Cybersecurity have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities β€” whether that's career growth, salary, work-life balance, or technical exposure.

Use the side-by-side comparison tool for a deeper look, or check out individual profiles for detailed employee reviews.

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