A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.
Feature
Capgemini (inc. Empired)
Cirrus Networks
Overall Score
2.8
3.4
Type
Global Integrator
Managed Services
Employees
1500-2000
100-200
Founded
1967
2008
Headquarters
Sydney, NSW (Global HQ: Paris, France)
Perth, WA
Revenue
Private
Private
Salary Range
$95,000 - $180,000
$70,000 - $140,000
Specialties
Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics, Enterprise Applications, Consulting
Managed Services, Cloud, Networking
Certifications
Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Salesforce Partner, SAP Partner
Cisco Partner, AWS Partner
Green Flags
Large global scale — can handle enterprise projects Some genuinely talented people in specific teams Good vendor partnerships and certification support
Good work-life balance Stable employment Government focus
Red Flags
66% offshore workforce — highest of any major Australian MSP Annual restructuring cycles — predictably unpredictable Acquired 4 companies in 5 years, erased all brands Below-market salaries (A$113K average vs A$128-138K market) Razer data breach: US$6.5M in damages awarded BOQ and ME Bank offshoring scandals documented Glassdoor reviews describe 'toxic' culture in some teams
Small scale — limited exposure to large projects Below-market salaries Can be bureaucratic
Worker Pros
Exposure to large, complex projects Global brand opens doors Some teams have excellent managers
Work-life balance Stable Government work
Worker Cons
66% offshore means onshore roles are increasingly 'bridge' positions Annual restructuring creates constant uncertainty Below-market salaries with opaque promotion processes Four acquired companies erased — expect yours next Executive bonuses while staff are made redundant
Both Global Integrator and Managed Services have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities — whether that's career growth, salary, work-life balance, or technical exposure.
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