582900 Other software publishing
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This type includes:
- publishing of other software, including:
- operating systems
- business and other applications (e.g. distributed ledger technology (DLT), financial technologies software)
- cybersecurity software
- modelling software
This type also includes:
- intermediation service activities for software publishing and software downloads
This type excludes:
- reproduction of software, see 182000
- retail sale of non-customised software on physical media, see 474000
- publishing of video games, see 582100
- online provision of software, not associated with publishing, see 603900
- operation of online gaming / video game sites, not associated with publishing, see 603900
- development of software, not associated with publishing, see 621000
- translation or adaptation of non-customised software for a particular market on a fee or contract basis, see 621000
- application hosting, see 631000
- use of published software for provision of financial and insurance activities, see section L
Software development and IT services fall under Section K (Telecommunications, Computer, and Information Service Activities), while the publishing of content, including books, newspapers, magazines, and digital media, is classified in Section J (Publishing, Broadcasting, and Content Production and Distribution). However, if a unit both develops and publishes its software, it should be classified under software publishing within Section J.
For licensing activities, choose Section 58 if the business licenses copyrighted works (such as books, software, music, or games), typically involving content they created or published. Choose Section 77 if the business licenses industrial property (such as patents, trademarks, or franchise rights) without being involved in publishing or content creation.