Description
Computing delivered as a service in a public or private cloud environment, such as services for traditional mainframe computers and operations running Windows, Linux, converged infrastructure or UNIX operating systems.

Includes
Software that is licensed for use over a defined period of time. This can also be referred to term, temporary, provisional, or short-term.

Excludes
Support for High Performance Computing.

Notes
Software as a Service, Service Contracts, Subscription based software provisioning, and device rentals are considered services.

Possible NAICS Codes
541519 – Other Computer Related Services
518210 – Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
513210 – Software Publishers
334111 – Electronic Computer Manufacturing
541511 – Custom Computer Programming Services
541512 – Computer Systems Design Services
811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
517111 – Wired Telecommunications Carriers
541513 – Computer Facilities Management Services
513120 – Periodical Publishers