Technology Sourcing & Advisory
Independent, vendor-neutral sourcing across 330+ providers and 1,600+ data centres worldwide
The outcome, not single vendors
Optronix is proud to partner with AVANT, one of the world's leading technology services distributors with the tools, expertise, and data-driven insights to match. As an AVANT partner, we leverage Pathfinder, the platform for next-generation technology decision-making to confidently guide our clients through the complexities of today's enterprise technology landscape.
From real-time provider comparisons and pricing to data centre searches across 1,600+ locations worldwide, Pathfinder gives us the power to evaluate 330+ providers spanning connectivity, colocation, cloud, cybersecurity, communications, to name a few. The recommendations are data-backed on the right fit, and are based around your business needs. We focus on the outcome and not on single vendors. With the help of AVANT and Pathfinder, we're equipped to guide you through every stage of your technology buying journey.
Key Benefits
- Vendor-neutral comparison across 330+ providers
- 1,600+ data centres searchable worldwide
- Real-time pricing and quotes
- Peer-verified provider data and reviews
- One accountable partner, source to operate
- Global coverage — UK, Europe and beyond
The reach behind the advice
What we source & advise on
Connectivity & Network
Internet, WAN, dark fibre, SD-WAN and carrier services — compared on coverage, price and performance, with fibre and route availability checked before you commit.
Colocation & Data Centres
Independent search across 1,600+ facilities worldwide by location, power, density and price — pairing the sourcing with our own design, migration and fit-out expertise.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Public, private and hybrid cloud, IaaS and managed infrastructure — matched to workload, cost and compliance rather than a single hyperscaler's roadmap.
Cybersecurity
Managed detection, network and cloud security and resilience services from specialist providers — shortlisted on independent, peer-verified performance data.
Unified Communications
UCaaS, CCaaS and contact-centre platforms — compared on total cost of ownership, not list price, so the numbers hold up after go-live.
Sourced, then delivered
Where the solution needs hands on site, the same team designs, builds, migrates and operates it — one partner across the whole lifecycle.
What this means for our clients
What's changed?
We can now source and advise on connectivity, colocation, cloud, cybersecurity and communications independently — not just deliver the physical work.
Is it genuinely vendor-neutral?
Yes. We compare 330+ providers on real data and live pricing and recommend on the right fit.
Does it cost more?
No. It's part of how we advise — you get broader choice and better-evidenced decisions.
Where does it work?
Globally, including the UK and Europe.
How does it fit your other services?
It's the front end of the same lifecycle: source → design → build → migrate → operate, with one accountable partner throughout.
Need to source the right technology?
Tell us what you need to source and where it needs to go — we'll compare the market and advise on the data.