Meritide CIO Consulting

Meritide is a consulting firm that specializes in providing CIO services tailored for small and mid-sized businesses in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area and across the United States. Established in 1999, Meritide focuses on aligning IT with business goals to improve return on investment (ROI) and drive growth through effective technology governance and project management.

### Key Offerings
- Strategic CIO Consulting: Access experienced C-level leadership without the cost of a full-time hire. Meritide helps organizations create and implement IT roadmaps that align with their business strategies.
- IT Service Management: Streamline IT processes and improve service delivery through proven methodologies and performance monitoring.
- Business Systems Assessment: This assessment identifies opportunities for cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and capability improvement, utilizing a structured 1- and 3-year technology plan.
- Technology Governance and Project Management: Establish technology steering committees and key metrics to measure IT performance, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability.

Meritide employs a unique Blueprint methodology that includes a four-phase approach: Initiation, Strategy, Assessment, and Operational, which helps define project charters, understand processes, and develop actionable IT Roadmaps. The firm emphasizes strong communication between IT and business functions to foster improved performance and collaborative relationships.