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

Epic IT vs Tech Mahindra

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Epic IT Tech Mahindra
Overall Scoreβ€”3.3
TypeAustralian Mid-Market MSP / CybersecurityIndian IT Giant
Employees35+150000
Founded20031986
HeadquartersPerth, WAPune, India
RevenuePrivate$6.2B
Salary RangeNot publicly disclosed$18,000 - $100,000
SpecialtiesManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, Cloud, AI Governance, vCIOTelecom IT, Managed Services, Cloud, Digital Transformation, Network Services, Enterprise Applications
CertificationsISO 27001, Essential Eight alignedMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Google Cloud Partner, SAP Partner, ISO 27001
Green FlagsAustralian-owned
ISO 27001 certified
Strategic vCIO included in engagements
90-day satisfaction guarantee stated by provider		Strong telecom domain expertise β€” deepest in the industry
Mahindra Group parent provides stability and ethical reputation
Good mid-level compensation for telecom IT specialists
Emerging MET (Media, Entertainment, Telecom) practice is differentiated
Red FlagsProvider claims and guarantees require independent validation before procurementAbove-average attrition (25-28%) β€” highest among Indian Big 4
Telecom dependency creates revenue cyclicality
Margin pressure from commoditised network and BSS/OSS services
Below-market compensation for non-telecom roles
Integration challenges from multiple acquisitions (Satyam, LCC, etc.)
Worker Prosβ€”Unmatched telecom domain expertise and industry relationships
Mahindra Group stability and ethical governance
Good for telecom IT career specialisation
Global project diversity in the telecom vertical
Worker Consβ€”Highest attrition in Indian IT top tier β€” retention is a challenge
Telecom dependency creates boom-bust cycles
Below-market salaries outside telecom niche
Acquisition integration legacy issues (Satyam, LCC)
Margin pressure from telecom cost-cutting

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Australian Mid-Market MSP / Cybersecurity and Indian IT Giant 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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