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First Focus IT vs Powernet: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-11

First Focus IT vs Powernet

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature First Focus IT Powernet
Overall Score3.73.9
TypeVolume / SpeedSMB / Mid-Market
Employees200-400150-250
Founded20012001
HeadquartersSydney, NSWMelbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $155,000$75,000 - $155,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Cloud, Microsoft 365, SecurityManaged Services, Cloud, Microsoft 365, Security
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet PartnerMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong vendor partnerships		Good work-life balance
Strong technology focus
Stable employment
Red FlagsBelow-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited career progression		Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited career progression
Worker ProsWork-life balance
Stable
Vendor partnerships		Technology focus
Work-life balance
Stable
Worker ConsBelow-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited progression		Below-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Volume / Speed and SMB / Mid-Market have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities — 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.