A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.
Feature
Getronics
Thomas Duryea Logicalis
Overall Score
3.1
3.3
Type
European MSP
Enterprise Integrator
Employees
3500
300-600
Founded
1887
2003
Headquarters
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Melbourne, VIC
Revenue
$600M
Private
Salary Range
$35,000 - $110,000
$75,000 - $155,000
Specialties
Managed Services, Digital Workplace, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Modern Workplace, IT Infrastructure
Enterprise, Cloud, Security
Certifications
Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, ISO 27001
Microsoft Partner, Cisco 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
Good work-life balance Stable employment
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
Below-market salaries Can be bureaucratic Limited career progression
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
Work-life balance Stable
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
Both European MSP and Enterprise Integrator 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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