A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.
Feature
Capgemini (inc. Empired)
Fujitsu Australia
Overall Score
2.8
3.0
Type
Global Integrator
Enterprise / Government
Employees
1500-2000
2000-3000
Founded
1967
1970
Headquarters
Sydney, NSW (Global HQ: Paris, France)
Sydney, NSW (Parent: Tokyo, Japan)
Revenue
Private
Private
Salary Range
$95,000 - $180,000
$75,000 - $145,000
Specialties
Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics, Enterprise Applications, Consulting
Managed Infrastructure, Government Services, Cloud, Digital Transformation
Certifications
Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Salesforce Partner, SAP Partner
Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Oracle Partner, SAP Partner
Green Flags
Large global scale — can handle enterprise projects Some genuinely talented people in specific teams Good vendor partnerships and certification support
Stable employment — Japanese ownership provides long-term stability Good work-life balance in many teams Strong government relationships
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 Japanese parent company creates cultural friction Limited career progression for non-Japanese speakers Government contract dependency
Worker Pros
Exposure to large, complex projects Global brand opens doors Some teams have excellent managers
Japanese ownership provides stability Good work-life balance Government contracts provide scale
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 Cultural friction with Japanese parent Limited career progression Government contract dependency
Both Global Integrator and Enterprise / Government 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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