A general term that includes: (i) developers or manufacturers of information systems, system components, or information system services; (ii) systems integrators; (iii) vendors; (iv) and product resellers. Development of systems, components, or services can occur internally within organizations (i.e., in-house development) or through external entities. Source: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4
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A general term that includes: (i) developers or manufacturers of information systems, system components, or information system services; (ii) systems integrators; (iii) vendors; (iv) and product resellers. Development of systems, components, or services can occur internally within organizations (i.e., in-house development) or through external entities. Source: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Developer. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/developer
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