Custom Computer Programming Services
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 541511 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in writing, modifying, testing, and supporting software to meet the needs of a particular customer.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Custom Computer Programming Services covers establishments that write, modify, test, and support software tailored to a specific customer's requirements. This code is distinct from Computer Systems Design Services, which focuses on planning and designing integrated systems that combine hardware, software, and communication technologies rather than writing custom code. It differs from Computer Facilities Management Services, which involves operating and managing clients' existing computer systems on-site, and from Other Computer Related Services, which covers ancillary services such as software installation and disaster recovery that fall outside programming, systems design, and facilities management.
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