| Overall Score | 3.1 | 3.6 |
| Type | Global Enterprise | US MSP / IT Solutions |
| Employees | 5000-6000 | 5000 |
| Founded | 1965 | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Sydney, NSW (NZ HQ: Auckland) | New York, New York, USA |
| Revenue | Private | $3.2B |
| Salary Range | $75,000 - $160,000 | $60,000 - $155,000 |
| Specialties | Managed Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Centre, Application Development | Managed Services, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Digital Transformation, Data Center |
| Certifications | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, VMware Partner | Microsoft Partner, AWS Premier Partner, Cisco Gold Partner, VMware Partner, ISO 27001 |
| Green Flags | Privately held Γ’β¬β no PE pressure, no quarterly earnings
Low offshoring (~20%) Γ’β¬β most work delivered locally
Genuine work-life balance in most teams
Rarely does mass layoffs Γ’β¬β stable employment
Largest locally-owned IT company in Australia | Top-tier partner status with Microsoft, AWS, and Cisco β elite certifications
Strong mid-market and enterprise focus in US with accountable regional model
PE-backed (BC Partners) provides capital for strategic acquisitions
Deep cloud and cybersecurity practice with genuine technical depth
Good client NPS scores demonstrating service quality |
| Red Flags | Below-market salaries (A$85-95K average vs A$128-138K market)
Career stagnation Γ’β¬β 'dead man's shoes' culture
Internal politics favour tenure over talent
Graduate program used as cheap labour pipeline
Manager quality varies wildly between teams | PE ownership creates margin pressure and cost discipline culture
Regional fragmentation β quality varies significantly by office
Below-market compensation compared to consulting firms
Acquisition integration from 15+ buyouts creates cultural inconsistency
Limited international presence β purely US-focused |
| Worker Pros | Stability Γ’β¬β private ownership means no restructuring cycles
Work-life balance is genuinely good
Local delivery Γ’β¬β your job isn't being offshored
Good graduate programs with real mentorship | Elite-level vendor partnerships and certifications
Good for mid-market US cloud and security career path
Regional model provides local decision-making autonomy
Strong technology stack exposure across cloud, network, security |
| Worker Cons | Salaries are 20-30% below market rate
Career progression is slow Γ’β¬β 'dead man's shoes'
Manager quality varies wildly Γ’β¬β your experience depends on your boss
Innovation is limited by risk-averse culture
Internal politics favour loyalty over competence | PE ownership drives margin obsession and cost cutting
Quality varies significantly by regional office
Below-market compensation for senior technical roles
Acquisition overload creates integration headaches |