| Overall Score | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Type | Global Infrastructure | European IT Consulting / Services |
| Employees | 2000-3000 | 55000 |
| Founded | 2019 | 2014 (merger of Sopra Group and Steria) |
| Headquarters | Sydney, NSW (Global HQ: Tokyo) | Paris, France |
| Revenue | Private | $5.8B |
| Salary Range | $85,000 - $165,000 | $40,000 - $120,000 |
| Specialties | Managed Network Services, Data Centre, Cloud, Unified Communications | Consulting, Managed Services, Cloud, Digital Transformation, Public Sector IT, Enterprise Applications |
| Certifications | Microsoft Partner, Cisco Partner, VMware Partner, Fortinet Partner | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, SAP Partner, Oracle Partner, ISO 27001 |
| Green Flags | Competitive salaries (A$95-110K average)
Global opportunities through 190,000+ employee network
Technology investment in AI, cloud, IoT
Good vendor partnerships | Strong French and European market presence with deep public sector expertise
Successful digital and cloud transformation journey from legacy IT services
Good work-life balance culture by consulting industry standards
Employee share ownership program creates engagement
Strong design and UX consulting capabilities (via Sopra Steria Digital) |
| Red Flags | A$677K revenue per employee Γ’β¬β thin onshore coverage
~70% offshore ratio Γ’β¬β highest of any major MSP
Cultural integration issues from multiple acquisitions
Onshore roles increasingly 'bridge' positions managing offshore delivery
Client satisfaction issues with offshore quality | Heavy French market concentration β 60%+ revenue from France alone
Below-market compensation for top-tier consulting talent
French language essential for career progression β limits non-French talent
Public sector dependency creates political and budget cycle risks
Integration challenges from multiple acquired entities |
| Worker Pros | Salaries are competitive relative to other MSPs
Global exposure and transfer opportunities
Investment in emerging technologies
Good certification and training programs | Strong European market position and brand
Good work-life balance by consulting standards
Employee share ownership creates alignment
Public sector expertise provides stability
Digital and cloud transformation capabilities are genuine |
| Worker Cons | 70% offshore means onshore roles are increasingly managerial
Cultural friction between Australian and Indian teams
Communication overhead across time zones
Career ceiling for onshore staff
Quality issues with offshore delivery | France-heavy revenue creates geographic concentration risk
Below-market compensation for top-tier consulting talent
French language requirement limits international talent
Public sector dependency creates budget risk cycles |