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MSP Blueshift vs NRI Australia (formerly ASG Group): Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

MSP Blueshift vs NRI Australia (formerly ASG Group)

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature MSP Blueshift NRI Australia (formerly ASG Group)
Overall Scoreβ€”3.4
TypeMelbourne MSP / CybersecurityEnterprise Integrator
EmployeesNot publicly disclosed1000-1500
FoundedNot publicly disclosed1996
HeadquartersMelbourne, VICPerth, WA (Parent: Tokyo, Japan)
RevenuePrivateNot disclosed (subsidiary of NRI Japan)
Salary RangeNot publicly disclosed$75,000 - $150,000
SpecialtiesManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, Cloud, Essential Eight, VoIP, Co-Managed ITOracle Services, SAP, Cloud, Managed Infrastructure
CertificationsISO 27001, Great Place To WorkOracle Partner, SAP Partner, Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner
Green FlagsISO 27001 certification highlighted
Great Place To Work recognition shown on provider site
Essential Eight and co-managed services offered		Japanese ownership provides stability
Good government relationships
Strong in Western Australia
Red FlagsProvider claims require independent verification and contract reviewJapanese parent creates cultural friction
Below-market salaries at senior levels
Limited career progression for non-Japanese speakers
Acquisition-driven growth creates integration issues
Worker Prosβ€”Stable employment
WA market strength
Government contracts
Worker Consβ€”Below-market salaries
Cultural friction
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Melbourne MSP / Cybersecurity and Enterprise Integrator 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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