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Kinetic IT vs Logicalis Australia: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-11

Kinetic IT vs Logicalis Australia

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Kinetic IT Logicalis Australia
Overall Score3.93.8
TypeGovernment / EnterpriseGlobal/Local Hybrid
Employees400-700500-800
Founded19981997
HeadquartersMelbourne, VICSydney, NSW (Global HQ: London)
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$80,000 - $160,000$80,000 - $165,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Government IT, Cloud, Service ManagementCisco Networking, Modern Workplace, Cloud, Security
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, ITIL, ISO 20000, ISO 27001Cisco Partner, Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet Partner
Green FlagsStrong employee satisfaction
Good work-life balance
Government stability
Perth-based — less competition for talent		Global exposure
Good vendor partnerships
Strong technology focus
Red FlagsGovernment contract dependency
Limited private sector exposure
Can be risk-averse in some teams		Global parent creates cultural friction
Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Worker ProsStrong employee satisfaction
Good work-life balance
Government contracts provide stability
Perth market is less competitive		Global exposure
Vendor partnerships
Technology focus
Worker ConsGovernment contract dependency
Limited private sector exposure
Risk-averse culture in some teams		Cultural friction
Below-market pay
Bureaucratic

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Government / Enterprise and Global/Local Hybrid 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.