Library Guides: Mobile Apps Research Guide: Industry Classification: NAICS/SIC

NAICS / SIC

There is no NAICS code for mobile apps at this time, consequently the best strategy to find out what is going on in an industry is to determine the NAICS for the industry in which the app is to be applied. For example, to find industry information related to the Xfinity on demand app, then you should use the codes for cable programming:

NAICS 515210 Cable and Other Subscription Programming

SIC 4841 Cable and Other Pay TV Services

Use the sources below to find NAICS and SIC codes.

NAICS
NAICS is the North American Industry Classification System, a standard implemented in 1997 for classifying industry, product, and establishment. Use this site to find your industry NAICS code. Click on the relevant code to read its description and to ensure that you have the right code.
SIC System Search
http://www.osha.gov/pls/imis/sicsearch.html
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is an industry classification system in which all Federal economic statistics are based on up to 1996. Use this site to do a keyword search to find an SIC code for an industry.

Mergent Intellect
Provides histories, financial information, and profiles of worldwide public & private companies.

Using NAICS or SIC codes

You can use NAICS or SIC codes to search the sources below.

IBISWorld (IBIS)
Provides thoroughly researched, accurate and current business information with expert analysis about economic, demographic and government data.
First Research (Mergent)
Provides industry profiles within the wide range of industries that fall under Construction and Real Estate; Public Services, Education, Recreation; Retail, Food and Agriculture; Services; Manufacturing; Technology and Communications; Transportation, Energy, Storage; and Wholesale. Note: Subscription allows five simultaneous users.
BizMiner
Offers industry financial analysis benchmarks for over 5,000 lines of business and industry market trends on thousands more.
Business Source Complete
Contains premium content of peer-reviewed, business related journals. Provides detailed company information for more than 1.1 million of the world's largest public and private companies.