Every vendor category the register recognises
45 categories across 8 families. Each page says what the vendor provides, how critical it is by default, whether DORA counts it as an ICT service, and the clauses each regime attaches to the relationship.
Cloud and hosting
5 categoriesColocation colo, data centre spaceContent delivery network CDN, edge networkDNS and domain services managed DNS, domain registrarInfrastructure as a service IaaS, public cloudPlatform as a service PaaS, managed database
Software and SaaS
7 categoriesBackup and recovery backup service, disaster recoveryCRM and customer platform CRM, helpdeskCollaboration, email and productivity email, office suiteERP and finance software ERP, general ledgerHR and payroll software HRIS, payroll softwareIdentity and access management IdP, SSOSecurity tooling EDR, SIEM
Network and connectivity
4 categoriesInternet service provider ISP, internet accessSD-WAN and site networking SD-WAN, MPLSSatellite connectivity VSAT, satellite internetTelecoms and mobile carrier, telephony
Hardware and devices
6 categoriesAI accelerators and GPUs GPUs, AI chipsEnd-user devices laptops, device leasingNetwork equipment switches, routersPower and cooling modules UPS, PDUsSemiconductors and components components, memoryServers and storage hardware server hardware, storage arrays
Managed and professional services
6 categoriesConsultancy and professional services consulting, systems integratorManaged security service provider MSSP, MDRManaged service provider MSP, outsourced ITOutsourced software development development partner, offshore developmentSecurity operations centre SOC, outsourced SOCStaff augmentation and contractors contractors, labour hire
Data and content
6 categoriesAdvertising and analytics platforms ad platform, web analyticsCredit bureau and identity data credit reference, identity verificationGeospatial and satellite data satellite imagery, GIS dataHealth data and clinical content clinical data, EHR feedMarket and reference data price feed, reference dataResearch, reports and content analyst reports, news feed
Payments and financial
5 categoriesBanking and treasury banking partner, safeguarding accountCard scheme and network card network, payment railInsurer and broker insurer, brokerPayment processor and gateway PSP, payment gatewayPayroll provider and benefits payroll bureau, employer of record
Operations
6 categoriesFacilities and premises landlord, building managementLogistics and couriers couriers, freightPrinting and document services managed print, statement printingTraining and certification training provider, certification bodyTravel, fleet and expenses travel management, vehicle leasingUtilities and energy electricity supplier, energy retailer