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.
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
| NAICS Code | 518210 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services |
| SBA Size Standard | $40,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 518210 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 51 → 518 → 5182 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
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)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
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.
- 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.
Related Industries in 5182
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 518210 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 518210 is 'Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 51 (Information); the SBA small-business size standard is $40,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 518210?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 518210 is $40,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 518210?
NAICS code 518210 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 7374 - Computer Processing and Data Preparation and Processing Services, 7379 - Computer Related Services, NEC, 7389 - Business Services.