Computer Integrated Systems Design - Introduction

Introduction
Establishments in this industry are primarily engaged in developing or modifying computer software and packaging or bundling the software with purchased computer hardware—computers and computer peripheral equipment—to create and market an integrated system for a specific application. Establishments in this industry must provide each of the following services: the development or modification of the computer software; the marketing of purchased computer hardware; and involvement in all phases of systems development from design through installation. Establishments primarily engaged in selling computer hardware are classified in SIC 5045: Computers and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software, and SIC 5734: Computer and Computer Software Stores; those manufacturing computers and computer peripheral equipment are classified in SIC 3570: Computer and Office Equipment.