Trusted Expertise for Regulated Transformation
About Us
Avenix Strata is a technically led, commercially mature consultancy built to support regulated transformation through the channel. Avenix Strata partners with leading technology vendors including Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, Cisco, Palo Alto, VMware and Citrix to help channel partners deliver secure, resilient and well-assured solutions for regulated environments. Our consultants bring an average of 15 years hands-on experience designing, deploying and assuring enterprise solutions from these vendors, combining deep technical expertise with practical delivery experience across Defence, Civil Nuclear, CNI and Financial Services, with many holding SC and DV security clearances for work in sensitive and secure environments. We integrate seamlessly into existing partner and client teams, providing full-time, part-time or fractional expertise across architecture, cloud, cyber security, infrastructure and delivery. Every engagement is underpinned by a structured design-assurance approach, helping partners deliver secure, resilient and well-governed outcomes with confidence.

Ryan Betts, Founder & Principal Programme Architect
Ryan Betts is a senior technology leader with almost 20 year’s experience across cloud, cyber security, infrastructure, networking, IT/OT convergence and complex programme delivery. He has led and supported major transformation programmes across Defence, Civil Nuclear, Energy, Aerospace and Financial Services, including highly regulated environments where security, resilience and assurance are critical. Prior to establishing Avenix Strata, Ryan spent seven years at Microsoft, working on some of the UK’s largest and most complex enterprise transformation programmes, including engagements with the Ministry of Defence and London Stock Exchange Group. His strength lies in combining deep technical expertise with strategic delivery leadership, helping partners and clients turn complex requirements into secure, scalable and well-governed outcomes.
18 years international experience across IT, OT, cloud, cyber security and infrastructure.
Delivered programmes up to a value of £20m across regulated and mission-critical sectors.
Highly certified in latest industry certifications including CISSP, PMP, CCNP, MCSE, CCE and CCSK.
Cleared for highly sensitive environments, with experience across secure Defence, Civil Nuclear and CNI programmes.
Our Baseline
Our baseline is deliberately high: Avenix Strata associates bring deep sector experience, recognised vendor certifications and the security clearances needed to operate in regulated and sensitive environments.
We combine hands-on delivery capability with an assurance-led approach, ensuring our consultants can integrate quickly into partner teams while maintaining the design discipline, governance and technical quality expected across Defence, Civil Nuclear, CNI and Financial Services.