Computer Systems Design Services
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and communication technologies. The hardware and software components of the system may be provided by this establishment or company as part of integrated services or may be provided by third parties or vendors. These establishments often install the system and train and support users of the system. Illustrative Examples: Computer systems integration design consulting services Local area network (LAN) computer systems integration design services Information management computer systems integration design services Office automation computer systems integration design services
Hierarchy
| Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 2-digit sector | The Sector as a Whole The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector comprises establishments that specialize in performing professional, scientific, and technical activities for others. These activities require a high degree of expertise and training. The establishments in this sector specialize according to expertise and provide these services to clients in a variety of industries and, in some cases, to households. Activities performed include: legal advice and representation; accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services; architectural, engineering, and specialized design services; computer services; consulting services; research services; advertising services; photographic services; translation and interpretation services; veterinary services; and other professional, scientific, and technical services. This sector excludes establishments primarily engaged in providing a range of day-to-day office administrative services, such as financial planning, billing and recordkeeping, personnel supply, and physical distribution and logistics. These establishments are classified in Sector 56, Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services. |
| 541 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 3-digit subsector | Industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector group establishments engaged in processes where human capital is the major input. These establishments make available the knowledge and skills of their employees, often on an assignment basis, where an individual or team is responsible for the delivery of services to the client. The individual industries of this subsector are defined on the basis of the particular expertise and training of the services provider. The distinguishing feature of the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector is the fact that most of the industries grouped in it have production processes that are almost wholly dependent on worker skills. Thus, the establishments classified in this subsector sell expertise. Much of the expertise requires degrees, though not in every case. |
| 5415 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services 4-digit industry group | Industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector group establishments engaged in processes where human capital is the major input. These establishments make available the knowledge and skills of their employees, often on an assignment basis, where an individual or team is responsible for the delivery of services to the client. The individual industries of this subsector are defined on the basis of the particular expertise and training of the services provider. The distinguishing feature of the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector is the fact that most of the industries grouped in it have production processes that are almost wholly dependent on worker skills. Thus, the establishments classified in this subsector sell expertise. Much of the expertise requires degrees, though not in every case. |
| 54151 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services 5-digit NAICS industry | 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 systems integration design services Computer hardware or software consulting services Software installation services |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services 6-digit U.S. detail | This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and communication technologies. The hardware and software components of the system may be provided by this establishment or company as part of integrated services or may be provided by third parties or vendors. These establishments often install the system and train and support users of the system. Illustrative Examples: Computer systems integration design consulting services Local area network (LAN) computer systems integration design services Information management computer systems integration design services Office automation computer systems integration design services |
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Classification References
- 01Providing robotics engineering design, integration, and related consulting services for industrial and manufacturing facilities and processes--are classified in Industry 541330, Engineering Services;
- 02Designing and writing custom software to meet the needs of a particular customer--are classified in U.S. Industry 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services;
- 03Retailing computer hardware or software products and systems and providing supporting services, such as customized assembly of personal computers--are classified in Industry 449210, Electronics and Appliance Retailers; and
- 04Merchant wholesaling computer hardware or software products and providing supporting services, such as customized assembly of personal computers--are classified in Industry 423430, Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers.
Index Items
Audio visual and IT (information technology) systems integration design services
CAD (computer-aided design) systems integration design services
CAE (computer-aided engineering) systems integration design services
CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) systems integration design services
Computer hardware consulting services or consultants
Computer software consulting services or consultants
Computer systems integration analysis and design services
Computer systems integration design consulting services
Computer systems integrator services
Computer-aided design (CAD) systems integration design services
Computer-aided engineering (CAE) systems integration design services
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems integration design services
Information management computer systems integration design services
Local area network (LAN) computer systems integration design services
Network systems integration design services, computer
Office automation computer systems integration design services
Systems integration design consulting services, computer
Systems integration design services, computer
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External Resources
Census.gov NAICS Detail
Official US Census Bureau definition and scope for NAICS 541512.
American Productivity & Quality Center - Computer Systems Design Services Industry Outlook
A resource for economic data and industry analysis specific to the NAICS 541512 sector.
Small Business Administration - Computer Systems Design Service
Government guidance and resources for entrepreneurs starting a computer systems design business.
Inc 5000 - Computer Systems Design Services Directory
A directory of the fastest growing private companies in the United States within this industry.
