Variant of NAICS 2002 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Sector

6.1 - Information and Communication Technology Industries

This special aggregation comprises the portion of NAICS of 'Manufacturing' (NAICS 31-33), 'Wholesale Trade' (NAICS 41), 'Information and Cultural Industries' (NAICS 51), 'Real Estate and Rental and Leasing' (NAICS 53), 'Professional, Scientific and Technical Services' (NAICS 54) and 'Other Services (except Public Administration)' (NAICS 81) that relates to information and communication technology products.

51i - ICT- Information and Cultural Industries

This special aggregation 'ICT- Information and Cultural Industries' comprises the portion of NAICS sector 51 'Information and Cultural Industries' that relates to information and communication technology products

518 - Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing access to the Internet, search facilities for the Internet, and data processing, hosting, and related services. The Internet Service Providers and Web Search Portals industry group includes establishments that provide access to the Internet or aid in navigation on the Internet. The Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services industry group includes establishments that process data. These establishments can transform data, prepare data for dissemination, or place data or content on the Internet for others. The shared use of computer resources is included in the Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services industry group.

• Exclusion(s):

  Establishments primarily engaged in:

  • retailing goods using the Internet(44-45)
  • publishing exclusively on the Internet (See 516 Internet Publishing and Broadcasting)

5181 - Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing direct access to the Internet or providing Internet search services to computer-held information compiled or published by others. These establishments generally provide related services, such as web hosting, web page design, electronic mail services, bulletin boards and related advice and assistance. Web search portals generally provide additional services, such as Internet auctions, news, or other limited content and serve as a home base for Internet users.

5182 - Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing hosting or data processing services. Hosting establishments may provide specialized hosting activities, such as web hosting, streaming services or application hosting, or may provide general time-share mainframe facilities to clients. Data processing establishments may provide complete processing and preparation of reports from data supplied by the customer; specialized services, such as automated data entry; or they may make data processing resources available to clients on an hourly or time-sharing basis.