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Huon IT vs MSP Blueshift: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Huon IT vs MSP Blueshift

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Huon IT MSP Blueshift
Overall Score3.5β€”
TypeKyocera / CorporateMelbourne MSP / Cybersecurity
Employees100-200Not publicly disclosed
Founded2002Not publicly disclosed
HeadquartersSydney, NSWMelbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$70,000 - $145,000Not publicly disclosed
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Cloud, Print Solutions, SecurityManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, Cloud, Essential Eight, VoIP, Co-Managed IT
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, Kyocera Partner, Fortinet PartnerISO 27001, Great Place To Work
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong vendor partnerships		ISO 27001 certification highlighted
Great Place To Work recognition shown on provider site
Essential Eight and co-managed services offered
Red FlagsSmall scale Ò€” limited exposure to large projects
Below-market salaries
Limited career progression		Provider claims require independent verification and contract review
Worker ProsWork-life balance
Stable
Vendor partnerships		β€”
Worker ConsSmall scale
Below-market pay
Limited progression		β€”

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Kyocera / Corporate and Melbourne MSP / Cybersecurity have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities β€” 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.

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