Data Centre, Cloud, Managed Services, Government Cloud
Certifications
Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, SAP Partner, Oracle Partner
AWS Partner, Microsoft Partner, VMware Partner
Green Flags
Exposure to critical government IT infrastructure Large-scale project experience Some teams have excellent technical depth
ASX-listed (ASX: MAQ) — financial transparency Highest-rated MSP on Glassdoor (4.1/5) Strong focus on cloud and security Good culture and employee satisfaction
Red Flags
Perpetual restructuring — every 18-24 months since 2017 merger High offshore ratio (~50%) with more offshoring planned Below-market salaries (A$90-100K average) Government contracts locked into long-term agreements with thin margins Dead-end technical career paths Merger of two struggling companies (CSC + HP ES) — problems compounded
Smaller scale — less exposure to enterprise projects Limited international presence Can be bureaucratic in some teams
Worker Pros
Government projects provide stability and scale Some teams have genuine technical depth Global exposure through large contracts
Highest-rated MSP on Glassdoor Strong cloud and security focus ASX-listed transparency Good culture and employee satisfaction
Worker Cons
Constant restructuring creates anxiety and uncertainty Below-market salaries with limited growth Offshoring pressure on all government contracts Merger integration still ongoing — cultural clashes Technical career paths are dead ends
Smaller scale — less enterprise exposure Limited international presence Some teams can be bureaucratic
Both Global Systems Integrator and Enterprise / Cloud have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities — whether that's career growth, salary, work-life balance, or technical exposure.
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