This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing advice and assistance in planning and designing computer systems.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Providing custom computer programming services--are classified in 54151100, Custom Computer Programming Services;
• Planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and communication technologies--are classified in 54151210, Computer systems integrators;
• Semiconductor/micro chip design--are classified in 54171010, Research and Development in the Physical and Engineering Sciences;
• Providing computer related services not specifically provided for elsewhere--are classified in 54151900, Other Computer Related Services;
• 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;
• 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; and
• Providing computer systems and/or data processing facilities management and operation services--are classified in 54151300, Computer Facilities Management Services.