| Overall Score | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Type | Global Systems Integrator | Global Infrastructure |
| Employees | 3000-5000 | 2000-3000 |
| Founded | 2017 | 2019 |
| Headquarters | Sydney, NSW (Global HQ: Tysons, VA) | Sydney, NSW (Global HQ: Tokyo) |
| Revenue | Private | Private |
| Salary Range | $80,000 - $150,000 | $85,000 - $165,000 |
| Specialties | Managed Infrastructure, Legacy Migrations, Cloud, Enterprise Applications | Managed Network Services, Data Centre, Cloud, Unified Communications |
| Certifications | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, SAP Partner, Oracle Partner | Microsoft Partner, Cisco Partner, VMware Partner, Fortinet Partner |
| Green Flags | Exposure to critical government IT infrastructure
Large-scale project experience
Some teams have excellent technical depth | Competitive salaries (A$95-110K average)
Global opportunities through 190,000+ employee network
Technology investment in AI, cloud, IoT
Good vendor partnerships |
| 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 | A$677K revenue per employee — thin onshore coverage
~70% offshore ratio — highest of any major MSP
Cultural integration issues from multiple acquisitions
Onshore roles increasingly 'bridge' positions managing offshore delivery
Client satisfaction issues with offshore quality |
| Worker Pros | Government projects provide stability and scale
Some teams have genuine technical depth
Global exposure through large contracts | Salaries are competitive relative to other MSPs
Global exposure and transfer opportunities
Investment in emerging technologies
Good certification and training programs |
| 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 | 70% offshore means onshore roles are increasingly managerial
Cultural friction between Australian and Indian teams
Communication overhead across time zones
Career ceiling for onshore staff
Quality issues with offshore delivery |