This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based 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 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.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Wholesaling computer hardware or software products and providing supporting services, such as customized assembly of personal computers--are classified in 423430, Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers;
• Providing custom computer programming services--are classified in 54151100, Custom Computer Programming Services;
• Providing advice and assistance in planning and designing computer systems--are classified in 54151220, Computer Sy stems Consultants (except systems integrators);
• Providing computer related services not specifically provided for elsewhere--are classified in 54151900, Other Computer Related Services;
• Semiconductor/micro chip design--are classified in 54171010, Research and Development in the Physical and Engineering Sciences;
• Providing computer systems and/or data processing facilities management and operation services--are classified in 54151300, Computer Facilities Management Services; and
• Selling computer hardware or software products and systems from retail-like locations and providing supporting services, such as customized assembly of personal computers--are classified in 443120, Computer and Software Stores.