63 – Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and other information service activities

This class includes: - 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) · This class excludes: - 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

This class includes: - operation of web sites that use a search engine to generate and maintain extensive databases of internet addresses and content in an easily searchable format; these web search portals are not responsible for the content - operation of comparison websites for prices, product specification, etc., with provision of links to other websites · This class excludes: - intermediation service activities for specialised construction services, see 43.60 - intermediation service activities for retail sale, see 47.9 - intermediation service activities for transport, see 52.3 - intermediation service activities for postal and courier activities, see 53.30 - intermediation service activities for accommodation, see 55.40 - intermediation service activities for food and beverage service activities, see 56.40 - publishing activities, see division 58 - broadcasting activities, see division 60 - news syndicate and news agency activities, see 60.31 - intermediation service activities for telecommunication, see 61.20 - intermediation service activities for real estate activities, see 68.31 - intermediation service activities for the rental and leasing of tangible goods and non-financial intangible assets, see 77.5 - activities of call centres, see 82.20 - intermediation service activities for business support service activities n.e.c., see 82.40 - intermediation service activities for courses and tutors, see 85.61 - intermediation service activities for medical, dental and other human health services, see 86.97 - intermediation service activities for residential care activities, see 87.91 - intermediation service activities for the repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles, see 95.40 - intermediation service activities for personal services, see 96.40