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First Focus IT vs Nexon Asia Pacific: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-12

First Focus IT vs Nexon Asia Pacific

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature First Focus IT Nexon Asia Pacific
Overall Score3.73.5
TypeVolume / SpeedPrivate Acquirer
Employees200-400300-500
Founded20012002
HeadquartersSydney, NSWSydney, NSW
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $155,000$75,000 - $155,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Cloud, Microsoft 365, SecurityUnified Communications, Networking, Cloud, Managed Services
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet PartnerMicrosoft Partner, Cisco Partner, Zoom Partner, AWS Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong vendor partnerships		Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong vendor partnerships
Red FlagsBelow-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited career progression		Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited international exposure
Worker ProsWork-life balance
Stable
Vendor partnerships		Work-life balance
Stable
Vendor partnerships
Worker ConsBelow-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited progression		Below-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited international

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Volume / Speed and Private Acquirer 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.