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Telstra Purple vs Truis: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Telstra Purple vs Truis

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Telstra Purple Truis
Overall Score3.5β€”
TypeTelco / EnterpriseAustralian MSP / IT Consulting
Employees5000-10000Not publicly disclosed
Founded2017Not publicly disclosed
HeadquartersSydney, NSWAustralia
Revenue~$15.2B (Telstra division, FY2025)Private
Salary Range$80,000 - $170,000Not publicly disclosed
SpecialtiesManaged Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, ConsultingManaged IT Services, IT Consulting, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Remote Operations
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, ServiceNow Partnerβ€”
Green FlagsTelstra brand provides stability and scale
ASX-listed benefits structure
Strong telecommunications backbone
Good vendor partnerships		Australian-based support positioning
Managed services and IT consulting offered
Mining and remote operations experience shown in public material
Red Flags550 roles cut in July 2025 Ò€” largest restructure in years
Telco culture dominates Ò€” IT services are secondary
Contractor dependency creates inconsistency
Bureaucratic decision-making slows everything down
Legacy telco culture persists in some divisions		Public evidence reviewed is limited and should be supplemented with independent references
Worker ProsTelstra compensation structure is genuinely good
ASX-listed stability Ò€” won't be sold or acquired
Access to Telstra's network and enterprise relationships
Brand recognition opens doors		β€”
Worker Cons550 roles cut in 2025 Ò€” even Telstra isn't immune
IT services are secondary to the telco business
Bureaucratic culture slows innovation
Contractor dependency creates quality inconsistency
Career progression limited unless you're in the telco side		β€”

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Telco / Enterprise and Australian MSP / IT Consulting 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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