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

Article 2026-06-11

Huon IT vs Powernet

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Huon IT Powernet
Overall Score3.53.9
TypeKyocera / CorporateSMB / Mid-Market
Employees100-200150-250
Founded20022001
HeadquartersSydney, NSWMelbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$70,000 - $145,000$75,000 - $155,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Cloud, Print Solutions, SecurityManaged Services, Cloud, Microsoft 365, Security
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, Kyocera Partner, Fortinet PartnerMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong vendor partnerships		Good work-life balance
Strong technology focus
Stable employment
Red FlagsSmall scale — limited exposure to large projects
Below-market salaries
Limited career progression		Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited career progression
Worker ProsWork-life balance
Stable
Vendor partnerships		Technology focus
Work-life balance
Stable
Worker ConsSmall scale
Below-market pay
Limited progression		Below-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Kyocera / Corporate and SMB / Mid-Market have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities — 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.