Macrosoft Announces that the Alphabet Has Sufficient Letters, but Books Will Soon Require Three More Numbers

Parsippany, NJ — Macrosoft, a leading-edge software design and development organization, today announced the formation of its ISBN-13 Project Team. With less than six months to go, this team is dedicated to helping companies linked to the book industry’s supply chain to convert their systems to the new 13 digit ISBN.

Just as the proliferation of telephones requires us to dial 10 numbers rather than 7, the publishing industry is starting to run out of numbers. In January 2007 all companies that interact with the book publishing community; publishers, printers, booksellers, libraries, educational institutions and more, need to use a 13-digit International Standard Book Number (ISBN) rather than the current 10-digit format.

Beginning January 2007, publishers must assign only 13-digit ISBNs to their books, and retailers must accept 13-digit ISBNs in their sales systems. The ISBN uniquely designates books in order to establish and identify one title or edition of a title, allowing for more efficient management of products by booksellers, libraries, wholesalers and distributors.

“This complex transition has far reaching implications for the computer systems of any organization connected with the publishing industry,” said Dr. Edward Sable, President of Macrosoft. “With longstanding expertise in analyzing systems, problems, remediating programs to correct nonconformity, testing systems and integration to ensure complete compliance throughout information technology infrastructures, Macrosoft is uniquely positioned to support this need for publishers, printers, and retailers.”

Macrosoft utilizes a six step process for ISBN-13 compliance projects.

• Analysis of Programs
• Code Modification and Unit Testing
• Database Expansion
• System & Integration Testing
• Aging/Conversion
• Final Acceptance Testing

Macrosoft can lead this effort completing every step or work in partnership with internal technology staff to support specific areas where they can add significant value.

About Macrosoft
Macrosoft delivers high-quality, cost-effective, full lifecycle solutions to complex software development projects. The company has over a decade of successful engagements and over 150 professionals working for an exceptional client list. US headquarters and development center is in Parsippany, NJ; with a West Coast office and three off-shore development centers.

Macrosoft’s highly qualified and professional development teams can address the entire development lifecycle, from business process engineering and system architecture design through final system hosting and maintenance. Macrosoft maintains a leading edge in software technology allowing the company to design new systems efficiently and rapidly and successfully integrate those new system capabilities in complex business and IT environments.

Macrosoft continues to invest in internal development of re-usable components, systems, and technologies critical to clients' needs in the application areas of marketing databases; e-marketing; and print on demand, thereby allowing Macrosoft to offer its clients rapid solutions that conform to best business practices. Macrosoft can be found at www.macrosoftinc.com


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