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Computer Systems Design and Related Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing expertise in the field of information technologies through one or more of the following activities: (1) writing, modifying, testing, and supporting software to meet the needs of a particular customer; (2) planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and communication technologies; (3) on-site management and operation of clients' computer systems and/or data processing facilities; and (4) other professional and technical computer related advice and services. Illustrative Examples: Computer facilities management services Custom computer programming services Computer hardware or software consulting services Software installation services Computer systems integration design services Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

["Selling computer hardware or software products from retail-like locations and providing supporting services, such as customized assembly of personal computers--are classified in Industry 44314, Electronics and Appliance Stores;","Merchant wholesaling computer hardware or software products and providing supporting services, such as customized assembly of personal computers--are classified in Industry 42343, Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers;","Software design, development, and publishing, or software publishing only--are classified in Industry 51121, Software Publishers; and","Providing computer data processing services at their own facility for others--are classified in Industry 51821, Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services."]