Explanatory Notes

Inclusions

This subclass includes:

• providing advice or expert opinion on technical matters related to the use of information technology, such as: • advice on matters such as hardware and software requirements and procurement • systems integration • systems security • provision of expert testimony on IT related issues

Exclusions

This subclass does not include:

• providing advice, guidance and operational assistance concerning the use of information technology by businesses, such as the development of an e-commerce strategy, cf. 83111
• service contracts where advice is bundled with the design and development of an IT solution (website, database, specific application, network, etc.), cf. the appropriate information technology (IT) design and development service under 8314