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Kyndryl Australia vs Qbit IT Solutions: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Kyndryl Australia vs Qbit IT Solutions

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Kyndryl Australia Qbit IT Solutions
Overall Score2.8β€”
TypeInfrastructure Spin-offWestern Australian MSP / Security
Employees1000-200050+
Founded20212006
HeadquartersSydney, NSW (Global HQ: New York, NY)Perth, WA
Revenue$15.1B (global, FY2025)Private
Salary Range$75,000 - $140,000Not publicly disclosed
SpecialtiesManaged Infrastructure, Cloud, Mainframe, Enterprise MigrationManaged Services, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Networking, IT Support, Business Continuity
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, SAP PartnerISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, SMB1001 Gold
Green FlagsFresh start Ò€” not burdened by IBM's bureaucracy
Focus on infrastructure services
Some teams have genuine technical depth		β€”
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		β€”
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 Western Australian MSP / Security 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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