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

Epic IT vs Somerville Group

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Epic IT Somerville Group
Overall Scoreβ€”3.4
TypeAustralian Mid-Market MSP / CybersecurityEducation & Enterprise
Employees35+200-400
Founded20031983
HeadquartersPerth, WAMelbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary RangeNot publicly disclosed$70,000 - $145,000
SpecialtiesManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, Cloud, AI Governance, vCIOEducation IT, Managed Services, Cloud, Apple Solutions
CertificationsISO 27001, Essential Eight alignedMicrosoft Partner, Apple Partner, Cisco Partner, VMware Partner
Green FlagsAustralian-owned
ISO 27001 certified
Strategic vCIO included in engagements
90-day satisfaction guarantee stated by provider		Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Government focus
Red FlagsProvider claims and guarantees require independent validation before procurementBelow-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited career progression
Worker Prosβ€”Work-life balance
Stable
Government work
Worker Consβ€”Below-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Australian Mid-Market MSP / Cybersecurity and Education & Enterprise 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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