Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and related activities
What this code covers
Use this code when the main activity is hosting, data processing, infrastructure operation, or related technical platform services.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
No child codes; this is a class-level code.
- provision of computing infrastructure, including cloud infrastructure and platform provision (IaaS, PaaS)
- cloud computing (except software publishing and computer systems design), whether or not in combination with infrastructure provision
- provision of technical infrastructure related to streaming services, data processing services and related activities:
- complete processing of data supplied by clients
- software publishing, see 58.2
- provision of applications by downloads or by streaming, see 58.2
- post-production services to convert video content into streaming formats, see 59.12
- post-production services to convert audio content into streaming formats, see 59.20
- Compare with 62.10, 58.29, 58.2 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Review the Rev. 2 to Rev. 2.1 mapping type before migrating old records.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - provision of computing infrastructure, including cloud infrastructure and platform provision (IaaS, PaaS)
- - cloud computing (except software publishing and computer systems design), whether or not in combination with infrastructure provision
- - provision of technical infrastructure related to streaming services, data processing services and related activities:
- - complete processing of data supplied by clients
- - generation of specialised reports from data supplied by clients
- - blockchain / distributed ledger technology (DLT) data processing activities
- - specialised hosting activities, e.g.:
- - web hosting
- - application hosting
- - general time-share provision of mainframe facilities to clients
- - digitalisation of files (for further processing of data)
- - provision of data entry services
- - data centre colocation activities (i.e. rental of server and networking space in data centres, including routine monitoring of servers)
- - digital data storage
- - issuing of crypto-assets without a corresponding liability (not by a monetary authority)
- - software publishing, see 58.2
- - provision of applications by downloads or by streaming, see 58.2
- - post-production services to convert video content into streaming formats, see 59.12
- - post-production services to convert audio content into streaming formats, see 59.20
- - audio streaming and download distribution service activities not associated with publishing, see 60.10
- - video streaming and download distribution service activities not associated with publishing, see 60.20
- - computer systems design, see 62.20
- - electronic storage of archival material for access by the general public, see 91.12
- - repair and maintenance of computers and communication equipment, see 95.10
- - activities where the service provider uses computers only as a tool are classified according to the nature of the services rendered
- - Cloud hosting provider
- - Managed data processing company
- - Infrastructure platform operator
- - Software development studio
- - SaaS product publisher
- - Digital marketing agency
What is NACE 63.10 used for?
Use NACE 63.10 for computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and related activities when the main activity matches this scope: Use this code when the main activity is hosting, data processing, infrastructure operation, or related technical platform services.
What are typical examples for 63.10?
Typical examples include Cloud hosting provider, Managed data processing company, and Infrastructure platform operator.
When might 63.10 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to software publishing, see 58.2 and provision of applications by downloads or by streaming, see 58.2.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 63.10?
Compare 63.10 with 62.10 Computer programming activities, 58.29 Other software publishing, and 58.2 Software publishing when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this code when the main activity is writing, modifying, testing, or supporting software for clients or internal systems.
Use this code when the business mainly publishes, licenses, or distributes ready-made software products rather than building custom software for clients.
Use this group for software publishing when the main activity includes Intermediation service activities for software publishing and operation of marketplaces for software downloads. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities when the main activity includes Motion picture, video or audiovisual and television programme post-production activities and Editing, titling, subtitling credits, closed captioning. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for sound recording and music publishing activities when the main activity includes Production of original (sound) master recordings, including digital recordings, that are accessible online or via any hard copy and Sound recording service activities, including the production of recorded (i.e. non-live) radio programming, audio podcasts, as well as audio for film, television, books, etc.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for radio broadcasting and audio distribution activities when the main activity includes Broadcasting audio signals through radio broadcasting studios and facilities for the transmission of aural programming to the public, to affiliates or to subscribers and On-demand audio streaming and download services by third-party distributors with distribution rights. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for television programming, broadcasting and video distribution activities when the main activity includes This complete television programme can be either broadcast by the producing unit or produced for transmission by a third-party operator of transmission facilities (for example, cable companies, satellite television providers). and The programming may be of a general or specialised nature (for example, narrowcast formats such as news, sport, education, youth-oriented programming), may be made freely available to users or may be available only on a subscription basis.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this code when the main activity is advising on IT systems, managing computer facilities, or operating client technology environments.
Use this class for archive activities when the main activity includes Archive activities include the activities carried out by archival services of all types, with a view to building, storing, classifying, physical or digital archive collections and communicating them to the general public or to a particular category of users. and Activities of public archives providing a service to the general public or to a special clientele (e.g. students, scientists, staff members) as well as the operation of government archives. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for repair and maintenance of computers and communication equipment when the main activity includes Desktop computers and Laptop computers. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for the broader activity area of computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and related activities, including Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and related activities. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Rev. 2 code 52.10 can map to more than one Rev. 2.1 class: 35.24 Storage of gas as part of network supply services, 52.10 Warehousing and storage, 63.10 Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and related activities.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Review the official explanatory notes for each target code and confirm whether the business activity still fits the suggested Rev. 2.1 class.
Rev. 2 code 63.11 can map to more than one Rev. 2.1 class: 60.20 Television programming, broadcasting and video distribution activities, 60.39 Other content distribution activities, 63.10 Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and related activities.
Prototype merged mapping; verify split/merge details against official correspondence import.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Review the official explanatory notes for each target code and confirm whether the business activity still fits the suggested Rev. 2.1 class.