62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities

This Chapter has been extracted from the ONS Explanatory Notes and provides a more detailed explanation of possible activities that could fall within the SIC Codes related to the Chapter.

This division includes the following activities of providing expertise in the field of information technologies: writing, modifying, testing and supporting software; planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software and communication technologies; on-site management and operation of clients' computer systems and/or data processing facilities; and other professional and technical computer-related activities.

62.0 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities

62.01 Computer programming activities  

This class includes the writing, modifying, testing and supporting of software.

This class includes:
- designing the structure and content of, and/or writing the computer code necessary to create and
implement:
• systems software (including updates and patches)
• software applications (including updates and patches)
• databases
• web pages
- customising of software, i.e. modifying and configuring an existing application so that it is functional
within the clients' information system environment

This class excludes:
- publishing packaged software, see 58.29
- translation or adaptation of non-customised software for a particular market on own account, see 58.29
- planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software and
communication technologies, even though providing software might be an integral part, see 62.02

62.01/1 Ready-made interactive leisure and entertainment software development

This subclass includes the development, production, supply and documentation of ready-made interactive leisure and entertainment software, such as games software, designed for publication by a different enterprise. A key component part of the software is audiovisual content with which the user interacts. The software can be published across any format, such as games consoles, the internet and mobile phones.

62.01/2 Business and domestic software development

This subclass excludes:
- Ready-made interactive leisure and entertainment software development, see 62.01/1

62.02 Computer consultancy activities

This class includes the planning and designing of computer systems which integrate computer hardware, software and communication technologies. Services may include related users training.

This class excludes:
- sale of computer hardware or software, see 46.51, 47.41
- installation of mainframe and similar computers, see 33.20
- installation (setting-up) of personal computers, see 62.09
- installation of software, computer disaster recovery, see 62.09

62.03 Computer facilities management activities

This class includes the provision of on-site management and operation of clients' computer systems
and/or data processing facilities, as well as related support services.

62.09 Other information technology and computed service activities

This class includes other information technology and computer related activities not elsewhere classified, such as:
- computer disaster recovery services
- installation (setting-up) of personal computers
- software installation services.

This class excludes:
- installation of mainframe and similar computers, see 33.20
- computer programming, see 62.01
- computer consultancy, see 62.02
- computer facilities management, see 62.03
- data processing and hosting, see 63.11

 

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