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FocusNet Technology vs Kyndryl Australia: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-11

FocusNet Technology vs Kyndryl Australia

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature FocusNet Technology Kyndryl Australia
Overall Score3.62.8
TypeRegional / Mid-MarketInfrastructure Spin-off
Employees100-2001000-2000
Founded20042021
HeadquartersMelbourne, VICSydney, NSW (Global HQ: New York, NY)
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$70,000 - $145,000$75,000 - $140,000
SpecialtiesCloud Solutions, Managed Services, Hosting, SecurityManaged Infrastructure, Cloud, Mainframe, Enterprise Migration
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, VMware PartnerMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, SAP Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Technology focus		Fresh start — not burdened by IBM's bureaucracy
Focus on infrastructure services
Some teams have genuine technical depth
Red FlagsSmall scale
Below-market salaries		Spun off from IBM — still finding its identity
Inherited IBM's legacy contracts and problems
Below-market salaries
High offshore ratio
Uncertain strategic direction
Worker ProsTechnology focus
Work-life balance		Fresh start — can build culture from scratch
Infrastructure focus is clear
Some technical teams are excellent
Worker ConsSmall scale
Below-market pay		Inherited IBM's problems
Below-market salaries
Uncertain strategic direction
High offshore ratio

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Regional / Mid-Market and Infrastructure Spin-off 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.