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Kyndryl Australia vs MSP Blueshift: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Kyndryl Australia vs MSP Blueshift

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Kyndryl Australia MSP Blueshift
Overall Score2.8β€”
TypeInfrastructure Spin-offMelbourne MSP / Cybersecurity
Employees1000-2000Not publicly disclosed
Founded2021Not publicly disclosed
HeadquartersSydney, NSW (Global HQ: New York, NY)Melbourne, VIC
Revenue$15.1B (global, FY2025)Private
Salary Range$75,000 - $140,000Not publicly disclosed
SpecialtiesManaged Infrastructure, Cloud, Mainframe, Enterprise MigrationManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, Cloud, Essential Eight, VoIP, Co-Managed IT
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, SAP PartnerISO 27001, Great Place To Work
Green FlagsFresh start Ò€” not burdened by IBM's bureaucracy
Focus on infrastructure services
Some teams have genuine technical depth		ISO 27001 certification highlighted
Great Place To Work recognition shown on provider site
Essential Eight and co-managed services offered
Red FlagsSpun off from IBM Ò€” still finding its identity
Inherited IBM's legacy contracts and problems
Below-market salaries
High offshore ratio
Uncertain strategic direction		Provider claims require independent verification and contract review
Worker ProsFresh start Ò€” can build culture from scratch
Infrastructure focus is clear
Some technical teams are excellent		β€”
Worker ConsInherited IBM's problems
Below-market salaries
Uncertain strategic direction
High offshore ratio		β€”

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Infrastructure Spin-off 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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