Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, ISO 27001
Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, Fortinet Partner
Green Flags
Strong European heritage and 135+ year history in technology services Deep Benelux market presence with good government relationships Digital workplace and modern workplace services are well-regarded Workspace 365 and digital workplace IP provides product differentiation
Financial instability β multiple ownership changes, near-collapse events Massive downsizing from peak of 28,000 employees to ~3,500 Private equity ownership churn creates strategic whiplash Brand reputation damaged by repeated restructuring and asset sales Limited geographic scope outside Benelux and UK
Telco culture Γ’β¬β IT services are secondary Below-market salaries Limited career progression Bureaucratic decision-making
Worker Pros
Long heritage and established brand in Benelux Digital workplace IP (Workspace 365) is genuinely useful Good relationships with Benelux government clients Modern workplace focus aligns with market demand
Stable employment Good benefits Telecommunications expertise
Worker Cons
Multiple ownership changes create strategic whiplash Massive downsizing from 28K to 3.5K β shadow of former self Below-market compensation across most roles Limited geographic reach outside Benelux/UK
IT services are secondary to telco Below-market salaries Bureaucratic culture Limited career progression
Both European MSP and Telco / Enterprise have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities β whether that's career growth, salary, work-life balance, or technical exposure.
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