| Overall Score | 3.1 | 3.6 |
| Type | European MSP | US MSP / IT Solutions |
| Employees | 3500 | 5000 |
| Founded | 1887 | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands | New York, New York, USA |
| Revenue | $600M | $3.2B |
| Salary Range | $35,000 - $110,000 | $60,000 - $155,000 |
| Specialties | Managed Services, Digital Workplace, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Modern Workplace, IT Infrastructure | Managed Services, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Digital Transformation, Data Center |
| Certifications | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, ISO 27001 | Microsoft Partner, AWS Premier Partner, Cisco Gold Partner, VMware Partner, ISO 27001 |
| 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 | Top-tier partner status with Microsoft, AWS, and Cisco β elite certifications
Strong mid-market and enterprise focus in US with accountable regional model
PE-backed (BC Partners) provides capital for strategic acquisitions
Deep cloud and cybersecurity practice with genuine technical depth
Good client NPS scores demonstrating service quality |
| Red Flags | 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 | PE ownership creates margin pressure and cost discipline culture
Regional fragmentation β quality varies significantly by office
Below-market compensation compared to consulting firms
Acquisition integration from 15+ buyouts creates cultural inconsistency
Limited international presence β purely US-focused |
| 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 | Elite-level vendor partnerships and certifications
Good for mid-market US cloud and security career path
Regional model provides local decision-making autonomy
Strong technology stack exposure across cloud, network, security |
| 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 | PE ownership drives margin obsession and cost cutting
Quality varies significantly by regional office
Below-market compensation for senior technical roles
Acquisition overload creates integration headaches |