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MSP Blueshift vs The IT Department: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

MSP Blueshift vs The IT Department

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature MSP Blueshift The IT Department
Overall Scoreβ€”3.8
TypeMelbourne MSP / CybersecurityNon-Profit Specialist
EmployeesNot publicly disclosed30-60
FoundedNot publicly disclosed2005
HeadquartersMelbourne, VICSydney, NSW
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary RangeNot publicly disclosed$70,000 - $140,000
SpecialtiesManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, Cloud, Essential Eight, VoIP, Co-Managed ITNon-Profit IT, Managed Services, Cloud, Microsoft 365
CertificationsISO 27001, Great Place To WorkMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner
Green FlagsISO 27001 certification highlighted
Great Place To Work recognition shown on provider site
Essential Eight and co-managed services offered
Good work-life balance
Technology focus
Red FlagsProvider claims require independent verification and contract reviewVery small scale
Limited career progression
Worker Prosβ€”Technology focus
Work-life balance
Worker Consβ€”Very small scale
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Melbourne MSP / Cybersecurity and Non-Profit Specialist 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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