Applied Data Services & Use Cases

Applied Data Services & Use Cases explains how classification-first business data supports targeting, analytics, compliance, and operational workflows. Each section provides standards-aligned guidance first, followed by implementation paths for delivery, enrichment, and access at scale — including enterprise mapping, licensing, and bulk overlay services.

Updated: 2026 Maintained By: SICCODE.com Data Intelligence & Governance Team Reviewed By: Ginger Logel (Regulatory & Industry Codes Analyst), Mark McNulty (Senior Industry Classification Specialist)
Quick Summary
  • This center explains how to use SIC/NAICS classification for real workflows (targeting, analytics, compliance, and operations).
  • We describe the use case first, then list implementation paths (guided, self-serve, and enterprise options).
  • New: enterprise pages for nationwide mapping, dataset licensing, density rollups, and bulk overlays.
  • Start with: Guided List Request, Build Your List, or Enterprise Mapping.

SICCODE.com maintains free classification reference data. This page shows how that reference supports real-world workflows — from go-to-market targeting to enterprise mapping and governance-ready analytics — and provides implementation paths when you need delivery, enrichment, or licensed access at scale.

Use this center as a practical guide for applying SIC/NAICS classification to solve real-world problems: building precise B2B segments, standardizing enterprise datasets, and enriching records with classification fields for repeatable outcomes.

Business Lists: Choose Your Starting Point

If your goal is a classification-aligned business list, start with the path that matches your comfort level. Both options use SIC/NAICS selection logic to reduce off-industry results.

Guided list request (recommended for first-time users) Define industry, geography, and required fields. Best when you want a fast, scoped request without configuring advanced filters. Business List USA (Guided Form)
Advanced list builder (interactive) Explore codes, refine selections, and preview counts before you request delivery. Best for power users and multi-code scoping. Build Your List (Advanced Builder)

Enterprise: Mapping, Licensing & Nationwide Rollups

If your goal is nationwide location intelligence (mapping layers, rollups, or integration into a platform), start with enterprise mapping, then choose the matching delivery model: licensing, density rollups, or bulk overlays to your internal IDs.

Start here: Enterprise mapping overview What the “nationwide classification layer” is, how teams deploy it, and where it fits in GIS/BI and platform features. Enterprise Industry Data & Mapping
Pick your enterprise deliverable License the dataset, receive geographic density rollups, or apply SIC/NAICS to your internal IDs via a join-ready overlay. Dataset Licensing · Density Rollups · Bulk Overlay
Start Here: About Our Business Data — coverage models, verification approach, and the classification methodology used to build lists and enrichment files.
Data Authority & Trust: Authority & Trust Hub for SIC/NAICS Data Governance — governance, review standards, change control, and auditability-ready methodology.
Quick Facts
Use-case first Define the workflow requirement first, then select the appropriate implementation path.
Classification-first targeting Segments are built around SIC/NAICS logic to reduce off-industry waste and improve relevance.
Enterprise-ready paths Nationwide mapping layers, density rollups, dataset licensing, and bulk overlays support large-scale deployments.
Standards-aligned guidance Implementation paths clarified Governance-vetted workflows
Use Cases & Implementation Paths

Executive & Email Outreach Service Level: Applied

Role targeting · Industry-first workflows

Pair industry classification with contact strategy: segment by industry first, then apply role and outreach intent to improve relevance.

  • Industry-first filtering improves message relevance and reduces waste
  • Role and function targeting supports account-based and territory workflows
  • Use classification controls to stabilize segments across campaigns

Enterprise Data Access Service Level: Coverage

Databases · Analytics enablement · Operational systems

When your use case requires broad coverage or recurring access, select the appropriate database scope and geography to support analytics and operations.

  • Choose U.S. vs Canada coverage based on geography and reporting context
  • Use classification fields as stable segmentation keys for analytics and MDM
  • Support repeatable reporting, risk, and operational workflows

Data Enrichment & Appends Service Level: Operations

Append SIC/NAICS · Standardize classification fields

Use appends when you already have a file and need to standardize classification fields, improve segmentation quality, or refresh classification values for operational use.

  • Append SIC or NAICS codes to existing records to improve comparability
  • Reduce ambiguity and stabilize segmentation over time
  • Document enrichment logic for governance and repeatable outcomes

Pricing & Scoping Service Level: Reference

Set expectations · Choose the right path

Use pricing and process references to select the appropriate implementation path for list builds, database access, enterprise licensing, or enrichment projects.

  • Understand pricing components and common scoping variables
  • Choose list builds vs database access vs append vs enterprise deliverables
  • Align scope to internal cadence and operational requirements

How It Works Service Level: Workflow

From use case → scope → delivery

If you are not sure which path fits, start with a guided request. For enterprise mapping and licensing, start with the mapping overview page.

  • Define scope using industry (SIC/NAICS), geography, and selection criteria
  • Confirm coverage model and delivery expectations for your workflow
  • Use pricing references to align scope and implementation choices

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the Applied Data Services & Use Cases center?
    It is a knowledge-first guide to using classification-first business data for targeting, analytics, compliance, and operational workflows. Each section explains workflow requirements first, then lists implementation paths.
  • Where should I start if I need nationwide mapping and location intelligence?
    Start with Enterprise Industry Data & Mapping, then choose the deliverable that fits your deployment: Dataset Licensing, Density Rollups, or Bulk Overlay.
  • Where should I start if I need a targeted list?
    Start with Business List USA (Guided Form) if you want a simple, guided request. If you prefer interactive code selection and preview counts, use Build Your List (Advanced Builder).
  • Where should I start if I need SIC/NAICS appended to my file?
    Start with SIC code append or NAICS code append, then review the Data append FAQ for workflow and scoping details.
  • Is this page a product catalog?
    No. This page is organized by use case. Implementation paths are included only as options for teams that need delivery, enrichment, or coverage for a defined workflow.
  • Where does the trust and governance standard live?
    See the Authority & Trust Hub for governance, methodology, review standards, and change control.