518210 — Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing computing infrastructure, data processing services, Web hosting services (except software publishing), and related services, including streaming support services (except streaming distribution services). Data processing establishments provide complete processing and specialized reports from data supplied by clients or provide automated data processing and data entry services (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Application hosting
- Cloud storage services
- Computer data storage services
- Computing platform infrastructure provision
- Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
- Optical scanning services
- Platform as a service (PaaS)
- Video and audio technical streaming support services
- Web hosting
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Providing video and audio streaming distribution services--are classified in Industry 516210, Media
- Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers;
- Providing audiovisual postproduction services, including film/tape transfers and digitization (except
- digitization as a technical streaming support service)--are classified in U.S. Industry 512191,
- Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services;
- Providing text processing and related document preparation activities--are classified in Industry 561410,
- Document Preparation Services;
- Software design, development, and publishing, or software publishing only--are classified in Industry
- 513210, Software Publishers;
- Developing custom software to meet the needs of a particular customer, without providing infrastructure or
- hosting services--are classified in U.S. Industry 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services;
- Providing computer hardware, software, and communication technologies integration services, with or
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7374 - Computer Processing and Data Preparation and Processing Services (via SIC1987:7374→NAICS1997:51421→2002:518210→2007:518210→2012:518210→2017:518210→2022:518210)
- SIC 7379 - Computer Related Services, NEC (via SIC1987:7379→NAICS1997:51421→2002:518210→2007:518210→2012:518210→2017:518210→2022:518210)
- SIC 7389 - Business Services (via SIC1987:7389→NAICS1997:51421→2002:518210→2007:518210→2012:518210→2017:518210→2022:518210)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC 7G22 — Hardware and software for dedicated satellite and RF (microwave) communications equipment carrying data network circuits, and associated access facilities. Radio and TV signal generation, broadcast, and distribution components, handheld 2-way radio, and other RF communications systems.
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 518210 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 518210 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services' under Sector 51 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 518210? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $40,000,000 for NAICS code 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 518210? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7374 - Computer Processing and Data Preparation and Processing Services, 7379 - Computer Related Services, NEC, 7389 - Business Services.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 518210:
- Sector 51 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Information sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 518210 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services).
- Compare NAICS 518210 vs 541511 — Industrial classification comparison rules (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services vs Custom Computer Programming Services).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.