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MSP Blueshift vs Macquarie Technology Group: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

MSP Blueshift vs Macquarie Technology Group

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature MSP Blueshift Macquarie Technology Group
Overall Scoreβ€”4.1
TypeMelbourne MSP / CybersecurityEnterprise / Cloud
EmployeesNot publicly disclosed500-800
FoundedNot publicly disclosed1995
HeadquartersMelbourne, VICSydney, NSW
RevenuePrivate$379.4M
Salary RangeNot publicly disclosed$85,000 - $170,000
SpecialtiesManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, Cloud, Essential Eight, VoIP, Co-Managed ITData Centre, Cloud, Managed Services, Government Cloud
CertificationsISO 27001, Great Place To WorkAWS Partner, Microsoft Partner, VMware Partner
Green FlagsISO 27001 certification highlighted
Great Place To Work recognition shown on provider site
Essential Eight and co-managed services offered		ASX-listed (ASX: MAQ) Ò€” financial transparency
Highest-rated MSP on Glassdoor (4.1/5)
Strong focus on cloud and security
Good culture and employee satisfaction
Red FlagsProvider claims require independent verification and contract reviewSmaller scale Ò€” less exposure to enterprise projects
Limited international presence
Can be bureaucratic in some teams
Worker Prosβ€”Highest-rated MSP on Glassdoor
Strong cloud and security focus
ASX-listed transparency
Good culture and employee satisfaction
Worker Consβ€”Smaller scale Ò€” less enterprise exposure
Limited international presence
Some teams can be bureaucratic

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Melbourne MSP / Cybersecurity and Enterprise / Cloud 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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