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

Article 2026-06-11

Logicalis Australia vs Powernet

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Logicalis Australia Powernet
Overall Score3.83.9
TypeGlobal/Local HybridSMB / Mid-Market
Employees500-800150-250
Founded19972001
HeadquartersSydney, NSW (Global HQ: London)Melbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$80,000 - $165,000$75,000 - $155,000
SpecialtiesCisco Networking, Modern Workplace, Cloud, SecurityManaged Services, Cloud, Microsoft 365, Security
CertificationsCisco Partner, Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet PartnerMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet Partner
Green FlagsGlobal exposure
Good vendor partnerships
Strong technology focus		Good work-life balance
Strong technology focus
Stable employment
Red FlagsGlobal parent creates cultural friction
Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic		Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited career progression
Worker ProsGlobal exposure
Vendor partnerships
Technology focus		Technology focus
Work-life balance
Stable
Worker ConsCultural friction
Below-market pay
Bureaucratic		Below-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Global/Local Hybrid 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.