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Managed Services Australia vs Presidio: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Managed Services Australia vs Presidio

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Managed Services Australia Presidio
Overall Scoreβ€”3.6
TypeMelbourne MSP / CybersecurityUS MSP / IT Solutions
EmployeesNot publicly disclosed5000
FoundedNot publicly disclosed2002
HeadquartersMelbourne, VICNew York, New York, USA
RevenuePrivate$3.2B
Salary RangeNot publicly disclosed$60,000 - $155,000
SpecialtiesManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Microsoft 365, Network Management, TelecommunicationsManaged Services, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Digital Transformation, Data Center
Certificationsβ€”Microsoft Partner, AWS Premier Partner, Cisco Gold Partner, VMware Partner, ISO 27001
Green FlagsCybersecurity-first positioning
24/7 system protection advertised
Public Google review evidence available		Top-tier partner status with Microsoft, AWS, and Cisco β€” elite certifications
Strong mid-market and enterprise focus in US with accountable regional model
PE-backed (BC Partners) provides capital for strategic acquisitions
Deep cloud and cybersecurity practice with genuine technical depth
Good client NPS scores demonstrating service quality
Red FlagsThe displayed rating is a public client review signal, not an employee rating or editorial scorePE ownership creates margin pressure and cost discipline culture
Regional fragmentation β€” quality varies significantly by office
Below-market compensation compared to consulting firms
Acquisition integration from 15+ buyouts creates cultural inconsistency
Limited international presence β€” purely US-focused
Worker Prosβ€”Elite-level vendor partnerships and certifications
Good for mid-market US cloud and security career path
Regional model provides local decision-making autonomy
Strong technology stack exposure across cloud, network, security
Worker Consβ€”PE ownership drives margin obsession and cost cutting
Quality varies significantly by regional office
Below-market compensation for senior technical roles
Acquisition overload creates integration headaches

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Melbourne MSP / Cybersecurity and US MSP / IT Solutions 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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