| Overall Score | 3.1 | 2.9 |
| Type | European MSP | US Enterprise IT Services |
| Employees | 3500 | 15000 |
| Founded | 1887 | 1986 |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Revenue | $600M | $2.0B |
| Salary Range | $35,000 - $110,000 | $55,000 - $140,000 |
| Specialties | Managed Services, Digital Workplace, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Modern Workplace, IT Infrastructure | Managed Services, Government IT, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Airline Solutions, Mainframe Services |
| Certifications | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, ISO 27001 | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, ISO 27001, FedRAMP |
| 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 | Deep government and aviation solutions expertise β mission-critical systems
Strong IP portfolio in security (Stealth) and high-performance computing
Long-term government contracts provide stable revenue base
Resilient business model pivoting from hardware to services |
| 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 | Revenue decline for 8+ consecutive years β shrinking company
Massive pension liability burden constrains strategic investment
Below-market compensation across most roles and geographies
Legacy mainframe dependency limits innovation culture
Perpetual restructuring β headcount reduced from 40K to 15K over decade |
| 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 | Deep government and aviation domain expertise
Stealth cybersecurity platform is genuinely innovative
Stable government contract base
Long-tenured employees create institutional knowledge |
| 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 | Revenue decline for 8+ years β shrinking business
Massive pension liability drags on finances
Below-market compensation with limited growth
Legacy culture limits innovation and agility
Constant restructuring reduces morale |