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Logicalis Australia vs The IT Department: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-12

Logicalis Australia vs The IT Department

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Logicalis Australia The IT Department
Overall Score3.83.8
TypeGlobal/Local HybridNon-Profit Specialist
Employees500-80030-60
Founded19972005
HeadquartersSydney, NSW (Global HQ: London)Sydney, NSW
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$80,000 - $165,000$70,000 - $140,000
SpecialtiesCisco Networking, Modern Workplace, Cloud, SecurityNon-Profit IT, Managed Services, Cloud, Microsoft 365
CertificationsCisco Partner, Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet PartnerMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner
Green FlagsGlobal exposure
Good vendor partnerships
Strong technology focus
Good work-life balance
Technology focus
Red FlagsGlobal parent creates cultural friction
Below-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Very small scale
Limited career progression
Worker ProsGlobal exposure
Vendor partnerships
Technology focus
Technology focus
Work-life balance
Worker ConsCultural friction
Below-market pay
Bureaucratic
Very small scale
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Global/Local Hybrid and Non-Profit Specialist 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.