A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.
Feature
Capgemini (inc. Empired)
Data#3
Overall Score
2.8
3.8
Type
Global Integrator
Publicly Listed Giant
Employees
1500-2000
1500-2000
Founded
1967
1977
Headquarters
Sydney, NSW (Global HQ: Paris, France)
Brisbane, QLD
Revenue
Private
$884.8M
Salary Range
$95,000 - $180,000
$80,000 - $160,000
Specialties
Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics, Enterprise Applications, Consulting
Microsoft Solutions, Cloud, Managed Services, Software Licensing
Certifications
Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Salesforce Partner, SAP Partner
Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, VMware Partner
Green Flags
Large global scale — can handle enterprise projects Some genuinely talented people in specific teams Good vendor partnerships and certification support
ASX-listed (ASX: DDD) — financial transparency Strong Australian focus — no offshoring agenda Good work-life balance Profitable and growing
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
Below-market salaries at senior levels Government contract dependency Limited international exposure Acquisition-driven growth creates integration challenges
Worker Pros
Exposure to large, complex projects Global brand opens doors Some teams have excellent managers
ASX-listed transparency — you know the numbers Australian-focused — your job isn't being offshored Profitable and growing — stability Good work-life balance in most teams
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
Below-market salaries at senior levels Government contract dependency creates cyclicality Limited international exposure Acquisition integration can be bumpy
Both Global Integrator and Publicly Listed Giant 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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