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Nexon Asia Pacific vs Pentagon Group: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-12

Nexon Asia Pacific vs Pentagon Group

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Nexon Asia Pacific Pentagon Group
Overall Score3.53.1
TypePrivate AcquirerManaged Services
Employees300-500100-200
Founded20022002
HeadquartersSydney, NSWBrisbane, QLD
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $155,000$70,000 - $140,000
SpecialtiesUnified Communications, Networking, Cloud, Managed ServicesManaged Services, Cloud, Security
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, Cisco Partner, Zoom Partner, AWS PartnerMicrosoft Partner, Fortinet Partner
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong vendor partnerships		Good work-life balance
Stable employment
Red FlagsBelow-market salaries
Can be bureaucratic
Limited international exposure		Small scale
Below-market salaries
Limited career progression
Worker ProsWork-life balance
Stable
Vendor partnerships		Work-life balance
Stable
Worker ConsBelow-market pay
Bureaucratic
Limited international		Small scale
Below-market pay
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Private Acquirer 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.

Use the side-by-side comparison tool for a deeper look, or check out individual profiles for detailed employee reviews.