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

Kinetic IT vs MSP Blueshift

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Kinetic IT MSP Blueshift
Overall Score3.9β€”
TypeGovernment / EnterpriseMelbourne MSP / Cybersecurity
Employees400-700Not publicly disclosed
Founded1998Not publicly disclosed
HeadquartersMelbourne, VICMelbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$80,000 - $160,000Not publicly disclosed
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Government IT, Cloud, Service ManagementManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, Cloud, Essential Eight, VoIP, Co-Managed IT
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, ITIL, ISO 20000, ISO 27001ISO 27001, Great Place To Work
Green FlagsStrong employee satisfaction
Good work-life balance
Government stability
Perth-based Ò€” less competition for talent		ISO 27001 certification highlighted
Great Place To Work recognition shown on provider site
Essential Eight and co-managed services offered
Red FlagsGovernment contract dependency
Limited private sector exposure
Can be risk-averse in some teams		Provider claims require independent verification and contract review
Worker ProsStrong employee satisfaction
Good work-life balance
Government contracts provide stability
Perth market is less competitive		β€”
Worker ConsGovernment contract dependency
Limited private sector exposure
Risk-averse culture in some teams		β€”

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Government / Enterprise 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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