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Free tools & assessments

Know where you stand before picking up the phone.

Three free tools that give you a clear, honest picture of your IT maturity, cyber security posture, and AI readiness — in minutes, with no obligation and no sales call required.

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⭐ Most used

IT Maturity Assessment

A scored assessment benchmarking your IT environment across infrastructure, security, productivity and strategic alignment. You get a maturity score and gap analysis — the same one Jera delivers to every new client at onboarding. Take it yourself, free, before any conversation.

10 min · Free · Instant results

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AI Adoption

AI Readiness Assessment

Is your business ready to adopt AI safely? This assessment evaluates your data governance, technical infrastructure, team readiness and security posture — identifying exactly where to start your AI journey without the risk.

10 min · Free · Instant results

🛡️

Cyber Security

Cyber Security Checklist for Scottish Businesses

A practical checklist of the controls every Scottish business should have in place — with clear guidance on what’s most urgent. Use it to benchmark your posture or prepare for a Cyber Essentials assessment.

Free · Instant access

AI adoption

Adopt AI safely. Use it practically. Measure what it's worth.

Copilot for Finance

How Copilot for Finance Can Transform Your Financial Processes

AI Data Breaches

How to Avoid AI Data Breaches and Keep Your Sanity

IT Services for Logistics Companies

IT Services for Logistics Companies: How to Boost Your Efficiency and Security

Logistics companies need to be dialled in to the best ways in which their business can be served by IT services.
IT services for Architecture Firms

IT Services for Architecture Firms: How to Protect Your Data and Systems from Cyber Threats

Becoming a net-carbon sink is one of the most important decisions you can make as a business, for both your customers and your planet. Here are some tips on the best ways to get started using IT.
Sustainable IT Solutions

Becoming a Net-Carbon Sink with IT

Becoming a net-carbon sink is one of the most important decisions you can make as a business, for both your customers and your planet. Here are some tips on the best ways to get started using IT.
Microsoft Security Copilot

Microsoft Security Copilot: What is it, and should you use it?

Cyber
Cyber security

Understand the threats. Close the gaps before an attacker finds them.

IT asset management Edinburgh

How to Build an IT Asset Management System: Edinburgh Business Guide

Learn how Edinburgh businesses can build an IT asset management system to improve security, compliance, and operational efficiency.
VoIP migration UK 2027

Why UK Businesses Must Transition to VoIP Before 2027

UK businesses must migrate to VoIP by 2027 to avoid losing telephone service, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
Cyber security tools for SMEs 2026

Top 5 Cyber Security Tools Every SME Should Use in 2026

Edinburgh SMEs must implement essential cyber security tools like MFA, password managers, and endpoint protection to prevent attacks.
IT strategy Glasgow businesses 2026

IT Strategy, Goals and Objectives: Glasgow Business Guide for 2026

Glasgow businesses must define clear IT goals for 2026 to support growth, improve productivity, and enhance security.
IT Support Edinburgh

Edinburgh Cyber Security Incident Response Plan: A Practical Guide for Businesses in 2026

Edinburgh businesses must develop a proactive cyber security incident response plan to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and recover swiftly.
IT Compliance Aberdeen

IT Compliance & Regulatory Requirements: Aberdeen Guide

Managed IT · Cloud · Microsoft 365

Make your technology work harder for your business.

Legal sector

Cyber security and AI written specifically for Scottish law firms.

Edinburgh · Aberdeen · Glasgow

Local insight for Scottish businesses.

Free tools & assessments

Know where you stand before picking up the phone.

Three free tools that give you a clear, honest picture of your IT maturity, cyber security posture, and AI readiness — in minutes, with no obligation and no sales call required.

📊

⭐ Most used

IT Maturity Assessment

A scored assessment benchmarking your IT environment across infrastructure, security, productivity and strategic alignment. You get a maturity score and gap analysis — the same one Jera delivers to every new client at onboarding. Take it yourself, free, before any conversation.

10 min · Free · Instant results

🤖

AI Adoption

AI Readiness Assessment

Is your business ready to adopt AI safely? This assessment evaluates your data governance, technical infrastructure, team readiness and security posture — identifying exactly where to start your AI journey without the risk.

10 min · Free · Instant results

🛡️

Cyber Security

Cyber Security Checklist for Scottish Businesses

A practical checklist of the controls every Scottish business should have in place — with clear guidance on what’s most urgent. Use it to benchmark your posture or prepare for a Cyber Essentials assessment.

Free · Instant access

AI adoption

Adopt AI safely. Use it practically. Measure what it's worth.

Copilot for Finance

How Copilot for Finance Can Transform Your Financial Processes

AI Data Breaches

How to Avoid AI Data Breaches and Keep Your Sanity

IT Services for Logistics Companies

IT Services for Logistics Companies: How to Boost Your Efficiency and Security

Logistics companies need to be dialled in to the best ways in which their business can be served by IT services.
IT services for Architecture Firms

IT Services for Architecture Firms: How to Protect Your Data and Systems from Cyber Threats

Becoming a net-carbon sink is one of the most important decisions you can make as a business, for both your customers and your planet. Here are some tips on the best ways to get started using IT.
Sustainable IT Solutions

Becoming a Net-Carbon Sink with IT

Becoming a net-carbon sink is one of the most important decisions you can make as a business, for both your customers and your planet. Here are some tips on the best ways to get started using IT.
Microsoft Security Copilot

Microsoft Security Copilot: What is it, and should you use it?

Cyber
Cyber security

Understand the threats. Close the gaps before an attacker finds them.

IT asset management Edinburgh

How to Build an IT Asset Management System: Edinburgh Business Guide

Learn how Edinburgh businesses can build an IT asset management system to improve security, compliance, and operational efficiency.
VoIP migration UK 2027

Why UK Businesses Must Transition to VoIP Before 2027

UK businesses must migrate to VoIP by 2027 to avoid losing telephone service, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
Cyber security tools for SMEs 2026

Top 5 Cyber Security Tools Every SME Should Use in 2026

Edinburgh SMEs must implement essential cyber security tools like MFA, password managers, and endpoint protection to prevent attacks.
IT strategy Glasgow businesses 2026

IT Strategy, Goals and Objectives: Glasgow Business Guide for 2026

Glasgow businesses must define clear IT goals for 2026 to support growth, improve productivity, and enhance security.
IT Support Edinburgh

Edinburgh Cyber Security Incident Response Plan: A Practical Guide for Businesses in 2026

Edinburgh businesses must develop a proactive cyber security incident response plan to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and recover swiftly.
IT Compliance Aberdeen

IT Compliance & Regulatory Requirements: Aberdeen Guide

Managed IT · Cloud · Microsoft 365

Make your technology work harder for your business.

Legal sector

Cyber security and AI written specifically for Scottish law firms.

Edinburgh · Aberdeen · Glasgow

Local insight for Scottish businesses.

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