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Brennan IT vs Somerville Group: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-12

Brennan IT vs Somerville Group

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Brennan IT Somerville Group
Overall Score—3.4
TypeManaged ServicesEducation & Enterprise
Employees200-400200-400
Founded19971983
HeadquartersSydney, NSWMelbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $130,000$70,000 - $145,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Cloud, Unified CommunicationsEducation IT, Managed Services, Cloud, Apple Solutions
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, Cisco PartnerMicrosoft Partner, Apple Partner, Cisco Partner, VMware Partner
Green Flags—Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Government focus
Red Flags—Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited career progression
Worker ProsUC expertise
Good culture
Flexible		Work-life balance
Stable
Government work
Worker ConsLimited career paths
Below market salary		Below-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Managed Services and Education & Enterprise 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.