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

Article 2026-06-11

NRI Australia (formerly ASG Group) vs Nexon Asia Pacific

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature NRI Australia (formerly ASG Group) Nexon Asia Pacific
Overall Score3.43.5
TypeEnterprise IntegratorPrivate Acquirer
Employees1000-1500300-500
Founded19962002
HeadquartersPerth, WA (Parent: Tokyo, Japan)Sydney, NSW
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $150,000$75,000 - $155,000
SpecialtiesOracle Services, SAP, Cloud, Managed InfrastructureUnified Communications, Networking, Cloud, Managed Services
CertificationsOracle Partner, SAP Partner, Microsoft Partner, AWS PartnerMicrosoft Partner, Cisco Partner, Zoom Partner, AWS Partner
Green FlagsJapanese ownership provides stability
Good government relationships
Strong in Western Australia
Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong vendor partnerships
Red FlagsJapanese parent creates cultural friction
Below-market salaries at senior levels
Limited career progression for non-Japanese speakers
Acquisition-driven growth creates integration issues
Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited international exposure
Worker ProsStable employment
WA market strength
Government contracts
Work-life balance
Stable
Vendor partnerships
Worker ConsBelow-market salaries
Cultural friction
Limited progression
Below-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited international

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Enterprise Integrator and Private Acquirer 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.