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NRI Australia (formerly ASG Group) vs Spirit Technology Solutions: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-12

NRI Australia (formerly ASG Group) vs Spirit Technology Solutions

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature NRI Australia (formerly ASG Group) Spirit Technology Solutions
Overall Score3.43.1
TypeEnterprise IntegratorPublic Mid-Tier
Employees1000-1500200-400
Founded19962012
HeadquartersPerth, WA (Parent: Tokyo, Japan)Sydney, NSW
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $150,000$65,000 - $140,000
SpecialtiesOracle Services, SAP, Cloud, Managed InfrastructureCybersecurity, Managed Services, Telecommunications, Cloud
CertificationsOracle Partner, SAP Partner, Microsoft Partner, AWS PartnerMicrosoft Partner, Fortinet Partner, SonicWall Partner
Green FlagsJapanese ownership provides stability
Good government relationships
Strong in Western Australia
Growing rapidly
Good technology focus
Some teams have genuine depth
Red FlagsJapanese parent creates cultural friction
Below-market salaries at senior levels
Limited career progression for non-Japanese speakers
Acquisition-driven growth creates integration issues
Below-market salaries
Rapid growth creates culture inconsistency
Limited career progression
Worker ProsStable employment
WA market strength
Government contracts
Growth opportunities
Technology focus
Some good teams
Worker ConsBelow-market salaries
Cultural friction
Limited progression
Below-market salaries
Culture inconsistency
Limited progression

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Enterprise Integrator and Public Mid-Tier 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.