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

Article 2026-06-11

NRI Australia (formerly ASG Group) vs Tecala

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature NRI Australia (formerly ASG Group) Tecala
Overall Score3.43.9
TypeEnterprise IntegratorMid-Market Premium
Employees1000-1500150-300
Founded19962005
HeadquartersPerth, WA (Parent: Tokyo, Japan)Melbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $150,000$75,000 - $150,000
SpecialtiesOracle Services, SAP, Cloud, Managed InfrastructureAs-a-Service, Cloud, Managed Services, Security
CertificationsOracle Partner, SAP Partner, Microsoft Partner, AWS PartnerMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet Partner, VMware Partner
Green FlagsJapanese ownership provides stability
Good government relationships
Strong in Western Australia
Good work-life balance
Strong Microsoft partnership
Stable employment
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
Small scale — limited exposure to large projects
Below-market salaries
Limited career progression
Worker ProsStable employment
WA market strength
Government contracts
Microsoft partnership
Work-life balance
Stable
Worker ConsBelow-market salaries
Cultural friction
Limited progression
Small scale
Below-market pay
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Enterprise Integrator and Mid-Market Premium 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.