MetroStar Systems Accepted as Silver Solution Partner with Adobe Systems Inc
Today, MetroStar Systems is pleased to announce that we have been accepted for Silver Solution Partner status with Adobe Systems Incorporated’s worldwide partner program. “This partnership with Adobe...
View ArticleMetroStar Systems is sponsoring the SuperH 5k Run Walk & Wheel Event
MetroStar Systems is a proud sponsor of this year’s SuperH 5k Run Walk & Wheel event. The SuperH 5k Walk Run & Wheel event, instituted by the National Rehabilitation Hospital, is designed to...
View ArticleMetroStar Systems is a proud sponsor of the 2009 Child Rescue Centre Benefit...
MetroStar Systems is proud to be a sponsor of the Child Rescue Centre Benefit Golf Tournament. We look forward to participating in this charity event for a worthy cause. The golf tournament presented...
View ArticleX-Life Games presents the “Who Am I?” Poetry Contest
Today, X-Life Games launches the “Who Am I?” Poetry Contest. The contest encourages you to use poetry to describe yourself on a global level while sharing ideas of tolerance and respect for other...
View ArticleThank You NRH for the SuperH event!
MetroStar Systems would like to thank everyone for their participation in the SuperH 5k Run Walk & Wheel event! A special thank you to the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) for organizing...
View ArticleMetroStar CEO interviewed by Federal Computer Week
MetroStar Systems‘ CEO Ali Manouchehri was recently interviewed by Doug Beizer of Federal Computer Week in an article titled “5 Reasons Why DOD Should Embrace Social Media (and 5 reasons why not)”...
View ArticleX-Life Games surpasses 2,000 registered gamers!
. . . MetroStar Systems is pleased to announce that our X-Life Games project has now surpassed 2,000 registered gamers from all around the world! Our registered gamers represent 99 different...
View ArticleMetroStar Systems Marks 10th Anniversary With Expansion to New Headquarters...
RESTON, Va., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ — MetroStar Systems (MetroStar), a leader in full-service IT and strategies for new media and social networks, has expanded to its new world headquarters to five acres...
View ArticleCelebrating 10 Years of Success
On Friday October 16, 2009, MetroStar Systems hosted a 10 Year Anniversary and Open House event celebrating 10 Years of Dedication and Innovation, and the move into our new world headquarters. On...
View ArticleMetroStar Systems is an official sponsor of the Marine Corps Marathon Event...
MCM Event Series 2010 MetroStar Systems is proud to announce our sponsorship of the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) Event Series in 2010. Since 2008, MetroStar has been supporting the United States Marine...
View ArticleFinally Liveblogging the Final BlogPotomac
Well folks, here it is. We are in the lovely State Theatre in Falls Church, VA, and BlogPotomac has officially started. Keep up with what’s going on here, and search the hashtag #blogpotomac on...
View ArticleCongressCamp Unconference Notes and Thoughts
I attended a couple of sessions at the Congress Camp ‘unconference’ a few weeks ago at George Washington University. I had never attended an unconference before so part of my reason was to get a feel...
View ArticleMarine Corps Marathon 2009
The 34th Annual Marine Corps Marathon took place on Sunday, October 25 2009 in Arlington, Virginia and Washington, DC. As a sponsor of the 2010 MCM Event Series, MetroStar Systems got the opportunity...
View ArticleHappy 234th Birthday Marine Corps
“This 10 November I’ll fill my canteen cup to say a toast with you. The finest bunch of men, and women a man could ever hope to know. Many years ago I huddled with my men in the sleet and rain. A grand...
View ArticleVision 21CARE featured on Battlefield Healthcare website
MetroStar Systems employee, Sergeant Ross Beurmann, who served in Iraq, was interviewed by MyFoxDC about our program, Vision 21CARE. This video has now been posted on the Battlefield Healthcare website...
View ArticleThe 2nd Annual ExchangesCONNECT Video Contest
Change Your Climate, Change Our World. What do you do to make your community a better place? Enter the U.S. Department of State’s 2nd Annual ExchangesCONNECT Video Contest! Enter for a chance to win...
View Article“How Web 2.0 tools help victims of Hatian quake”
Ali Manouchehri (CEO, MetroStar Systems) and Sean McDonald (Director of New Media Business Development) were recently interviewed by Chris Dorobek and Amy Morrison of Federal News Radio’s “The Daily...
View ArticleMetroStar is sponsoring the Marine Corps Marathon’s Run To Register 10K 2010...
MCM Event Series 2010 As a part of our sponsorship of the 2010 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) Event Series, we are pleased to announce our sponsorship of the MCM Run2Register 10K event that is taking...
View ArticleAnnouncing our Social Innovation Toolbox
MetroStar Systems is excited to launch our ‘Social Innovation Toolbox‘ that features three brand new products and services. The Social Innovation Toolbox features tools that offer creative and...
View ArticleRubyists Return to RubyNation in Reston
This year’s RubyNation conference will take place on Friday April 9th and Saturday April 10th at the Sheraton Reston Hotel in Reston, Virginia. In its 3rd year, RubyNation is a two-day conference...
View ArticleMetroStar Systems Launches Votridea Contest Platform to Meet Open Government...
Press Release: Government Ready Contest Solution Enables Social Media Community Growth and Engagement RESTON, VA, March 24 /PRNewswire/ – MetroStar Systems, a leader in full-service information...
View ArticleIn Depth interview on Federal News Radio
http://www.federalnewsradio.com/ Our CEO, Ali Manouchehri, was recently interviewed on Federal News Radio (1500 AM). He was featured on Francis Rose‘s “In Depth“ show that airs Monday-Friday from...
View ArticleImagine Cup USA 2010
The Newseum in Washington, DC (Image Courtesy of http://www.newseum.org/) The Imagine Cup U.S. Finals event was held on Monday, April 26, 2010 in Washington, DC at the Newseum. The Imagine Cup is the...
View ArticleHottest DC Area Companies Award
The summer of 2010 has been a hot one in the DC metro area with temperatures averaging in the 90′s for most of July. So it’s no surprise that MetroStar Systems was recently recognized as one of the...
View ArticleMostafa Extends His Microsoft MVP Streak to Five Years in a Row
Another year has passed here at MetroStar Systems and yet another Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Visual C# award has been bestowed upon our own Mostafa Elzoghbi. In what has seemingly...
View ArticleNew Supernova bursts onto the scene!
Nearly a year and a half (524 days to be precise) has passed since we released Supernova to the world, shedding light on the inner workings of MetroStar Systems. In that time we’ve experienced...
View ArticleMetroStar Systems Awarded Accolades for Significant Growth
We are excited to announce that MetroStar Systems has been recognized and awarded for our significant growth in 2010. These awards are a reflection of our team’s strength and growth over the last few...
View ArticleCapturing the Spirit of Innovation
Last weekend, our CEO, Ali Reza Manouchehri, was awarded the Spirit of Innovation Award at the Washington Adventist Hospital 2010 Black Tie Gala. This annual event celebrates the ongoing legacy of...
View ArticleStarLabs
When I started working here at MetroStar Systems, approximately 8 months ago, one of the very first things I remember being told was, “No Idea is a bad idea”…and I have learned that mantra definitely...
View ArticleYou Beta Believe It: FCC.gov reimagined and redesigned for Open Government
On Tuesday, April 5th, MetroStar Systems announced our support in the successful development and redesign of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) FCC.gov website into a new digital platform:...
View ArticleTech@State: Serious Games Conference
The Department of State’s Tech@State team will be hosting the 5th edition of Tech@State events at the Jack Morton Auditorium in the Media and Public Affairs building of George Washington University on...
View ArticleNational Capital Area Tour de Cure 2011
The National Capital Area Tour de Cure is taking place this Sunday, June 5th 2011 at the Reston Town Center in Reston, VA. The Tour de Cure is a series of fundraising events hosted by the American...
View ArticleCOMPUTERWORLD Recognizes The MetroStar Advantage!
ComputerWorld recently released its annual report recognizing the 100 Best Places to Work in IT for 2011. I am excited to announce that MetroStar Systems made the list with an impressive showing at...
View ArticleWe are STARS too! The GSA 8(a) STARS II program
MetroStar Systems is proud to announce it was recently awarded the new GSA 8(a) STARS II Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). The contract is a multiple award, indefinite delivery/indefinite...
View ArticleFedTalks2011
I had the pleasure of attending FedTalks2011 – an event held October 11, 2011 at the Warner Theater in Washington D.C. The event was hosted by FedScoop and brought together “the greatest minds in...
View ArticleAnalyzing the Social Media Output of Euro 2012 with Zoomph
The Euro 2012 football (or “Soccer” to you Americans out there) tournament is well underway, with each participating country having played at least one match. There have been a few surprises in the...
View ArticleCode & Compete: Promoting Health Surveillance via Social Media
Can social media track outbreaks of illnesses? Tracking trends on Twitter may be the first step. MetroStar Digital had the pleasure of working with the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of...
View ArticleMetroStar Systems is Hosting Reston’s Mashable Social Media Day!
MetroStar Systems is proud to be hosting Reston’s Mashable Social Media Day event tomorrow, Saturday June 30th. Come join us and those in social media, advertising and tech-related fields from around...
View ArticleRecap: MCA&F Ground Awards Dinner
On June 6th, MetroStar Systems Team members attended the Marine Corps Association & Foundation (MCA&F) Ground Awards Dinner at the Hilton Crystal City in Arlington, VA. The event with over 700...
View ArticleWe’re Hiring Wednesday – The First Installment
Welcome to the first installment of “We’re Hiring Wednesday!” …let’s get one thing straight, we’re always hiring, but on We’re Hiring Wednesday we will focus on the current top 5 hottest job openings...
View ArticleWe’re Hiring Wednesday – Meet Our HR Team
It’s that time again! We’re Hiring Wednesday – the second installment. This week I’d like to introduce you to our HR/Recruiting Team and as always, the top 5 hottest job openings of the week! Top 5...
View ArticleDo you ever brag about your employer?
Do you ever brag about your employer? I know I do. Whether it’s grabbing a bite to eat after work or a night out on the town over the weekend with friends, I often find myself bragging about my...
View ArticleAnnouncing SharePoint and Mobility Seminar for Federal Agencies Nov 19th
Enterprise Collaboration meets Secure Mobile Collaboration You are cordially invited to join MetroStar Systems and Microsoft for an educational seminar. When: Tues Nov 19th Time: 9:30am – 11:30am...
View ArticlePart 1: Mobile-Friendly Doesn’t Mean Mobilegeddon
Last week Google rolled out their mobile-friendly update. Web chatter leading up to the April 21st roll-out contained headlines with phrases like “wreak havoc on small business” and “Brace Yourselves”....
View ArticleThrough the Eyes of the Intern
Finding the Right Fit As a marketing management student about to enter my senior year at Virginia Tech, getting real-world experience as a marketing intern was a top priority for me this summer. I...
View ArticleBudget 101: Part 1 – Befriending the Budget
It’s downright scary There is a word that causes terror in most people. Even I quiver when I think about it, and I’m considered a seasoned financial professional. However, it’s important in both your...
View ArticleBuilding Cloud-Scale Enterprise Apps:Our Take on Microsoft Service Fabric
Microsoft just changed everything about enterprise app development with their announcement that Service Fabric will be released as part of Windows Server 2016. For years, our enterprise customers have...
View ArticlePart 2: Possible Use Cases for Microsoft Service Fabric
I’m Excited About Service Fabric. Now What? In my last blog, I looked at some of the common pain points Microsoft Service Fabric can help developers with. This week, we’ll take a closer look at some...
View ArticleOur Podcast Interview with TechnologyAdvice: 3 Key Takeaways
Ali Manouchehri, CEO at MetroStar Systems, was a recent guest on the TechnologyAdvice Expert Interview Series. The series, which is hosted by TechnologyAdvice’s Josh Bland, explores a variety of...
View ArticleApple v. FBI: A Tech Guy’s Reaction to #ApplevsFBI Tweets
There has been a lot of contention regarding the recent “fight” between Apple Inc. and the FBI over an iPhone. Unfortunately, much of the discussion has been hyperbole regarding the privacy and...
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