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Computer Systems Design Services
NAICS 541512 · United States · 2022 edition
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.
Activities described by this code
- 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
Other activities to examine
- Providing robotics engineering design, integration, and related consulting services for industrial and manufacturing facilities and processes: 541330 — Engineering Services
- Designing and writing custom software to meet the needs of a particular customer: 541511 — Custom Computer Programming Services
- Retailing computer hardware or software products and systems and providing supporting services, such as customized assembly of personal computers: 449210 — Electronics and Appliance Retailers;
- Merchant wholesaling computer hardware or software products and providing supporting services, such as customized assembly of personal computers: 423430 — Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers
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Computer systems design firms plan, architect, and implement integrated technology environments — combining hardware, software, networking, and communications components into working systems for business clients. Day-to-day work typically involves client needs assessments, solution design, vendor coordination, hardware procurement, system installation and configuration, user training, and ongoing support. Projects can range from small office network buildouts to enterprise-scale infrastructure deployments.
Questions to investigate
- What types of clients does the firm primarily serve — small business, enterprise, government, healthcare, financial services — and what are typical contract values?
- Does the firm take on ongoing managed services or help desk responsibilities after project completion, or is work primarily project-based?
- Does the firm procure and resell hardware or software as part of engagements, or are components provided directly by vendors to the client?
- What kinds of data does the firm access, handle, or migrate during engagements — personally identifiable information, payment card data, protected health information?
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