518 Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services
Industries in the Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services subsector group establishments that provide: (1) access to the Internet; (2) search facilities for the Internet; and (3) data processing, hosting, and related services. The industry groups (Internet Service Providers and Web Search Portals, Data Processing Hosting, and Related Services) are based on differences in the processes used to access information and process information. The Internet Service Providers and Web Search Portals industry group includes establishments that are providing access to the Internet or aiding 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. In addition, the shared use of computer resources is included in the Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services industry group.
Establishments that are publishing exclusively on the Internet are included in Subsector 516, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and establishments that are retailing goods using the Internet are included in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade.
5181 Internet Service Providers and Web Search Portals
51811 Internet Service Providers and Web Search Portals
This industry comprises establishments known as Internet service providers or known as Web search portals. Establishments in this industry provide clients access to the Internet or operate web sites that use a search engine to provide Internet search services. Establishments in this industry generally provide related services, such as web hosting, web page design, and related advice and assistance. Web search portals often provide additional Internet services, such as e-mail, connections to other web sites, auctions, news, and other limited content, and serve as a home base for Internet users.
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518111 Internet Service Providers
This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as Internet service providers. Establishments in this industry provide clients access to the Internet and generally provide related services such as web hosting, web page designing, and hardware or software consulting related to Internet connectivity. Establishments in this industry may provide local, regional, or national coverage for clients or provide backbone services (except telecommunications carriers) for other Internet service providers. Internet service providers have the equipment and telecommunication network access required for a point-of-presence on the Internet.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Go to: | 2002 NAICS to 1997 NAICS | 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC | 1997 Economic Census | Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC |
2002 NAICS | 1997 NAICS | 1987 SIC | Corresponding Index Entries |
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518111 | 514191 | 7375 | Information access services, on-line |
518111 | 514191 | 7375 | Internet access providers |
518111 | 514191 | 7375 | Internet service providers (ISP) |
518111 | 514191 | 7375 | ISP (internet service providers) |
518111 | 514191 | 7375 | On-line access service providers |
518112 Web Search Portals
This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as web search portals. Establishments in this industry operate web sites that use a search engine to generate and maintain extensive databases of Internet addresses and content in an easily searchable format. Web search portals often provide additional Internet services, such as e-mail, connections to other web sites, auctions, news, and other limited content, and serve as a home base for Internet users.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Go to: | 2002 NAICS to 1997 NAICS | 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC | 1997 Economic Census | Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC |
2002 NAICS | 1997 NAICS | 1987 SIC | Corresponding Index Entries |
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518112 | 514199 | 8999 | Internet search web sites |
518112 | 514199 | 8999 | Portals, web search |
518112 | 514199 | 8999 | Search portals, Internet |
518112 | 514199 | 8999 | Web search portals |
5182 Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
51821 Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
See industry description for 518210 below
518210 Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing infrastructure for hosting or data processing services. These establishments may provide specialized hosting activities, such as web hosting, streaming services or application hosting, provide application service provisioning, or may provide general time-share mainframe facilities to clients. Data processing establishments provide complete processing and specialized reports from data supplied by clients or provide automated data processing and data entry services.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Go to: | 2002 NAICS to 1997 NAICS | 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC | 1997 Economic Census | Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC |
2002 NAICS | 1997 NAICS | 1987 SIC | Corresponding Index Entries |
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518210 | 514210 | 7374 | Application hosting |
518210 | 514210 | 7374 | Application service providers (ASPs) |
518210 | 514210 | 7374 | ASPs (Application Service Providers) |
518210 | 514210 | 7374 | Automated data processing services |
518210 | 514210 | 7374 | Computer input preparation services |
518210 | 514210 | 7374 | Computer time leasing |
518210 | 514210 | 7374 | Computer time rental |
518210 | 514210 | 7374 | Computer time sharing services |
518210 | 514210 | 7374 | Data capture imaging services |
518210 | 514210 | 7374 | Data entry services |
518210 | 514210 | 7374 | Data processing computer services |
518210 | 514210 | 7374 | Data processing services (except payroll services, financial transaction processi |
518210 | 514210 | 7379 | Disk and diskette conversion services |
518210 | 514210 | 7379 | Disk and diskette recertification services |
518210 | 514210 | 7374 | Electronic data processing services |
518210 | 514210 | 7379 | Media streaming services |
518210 | 514210 | 7389 | Microfiche recording and imaging services |
518210 | 514210 | 7389 | Microfilm recording and imaging services |
518210 | 514210 | 7374 | Optical scanning services |
518210 | 514210 | 7374 | Scanning services, optical |
518210 | 514210 | 7374 | Web hosting |