Global Industry Overview: Data Processing Services
Data processing firms provide diverse computer-related services primarily to other businesses. Specialties within the industry include:- Data entry
- Database management
- Text or graphics digitization
- Payroll processing
- Credit card transaction processing
- Medical claims billing
- Computer time leasing
- Off-site data management facilities
Certain firms in the industry also perform computer systems design, hardware consulting, contract maintenance, on-site management, and integration services. For discussion of these activities, see Computer Services.
Industry Snapshot
A key beneficiary of the global trend toward outsourcing non-core business functions, the data processing industry...