Written by: Lee Kohn
Ever needed to localize/internationalize an MVC web application but didn’t know how to? Well it’s actually pretty simple with ASP .Net. The first step is to set the page’s UICulture to the language requested by the browser which can be accomplished by adding the following code to the controller. string lang = Request.UserLanguages[0]; //get the …
Written by: Jon Malley
As my two month internship here in Reston draws to a close, I have taken the time to reflect back on the time spent at MetroStar Systems. The experience has given me a window of perspective into life at one of the most personable, friendly and team-oriented companies I’ve ever had the pleasure to have …
Written by: Jon Malley
My first week at MetroStar has been full of new and exciting experiences. Though I have no idea what I’ll be doing by this time next week, it’s been a great start so far. I started my internship here the Tuesday after the Memorial Day weekend. The morning on my first day consisted of a …
Written by: Tanya Hilleary
It is amazing how much one can learn in a month after being immersed in an environment. I’ve learned that while our SVP of Business Development can salsa, it’s the Bhangra music and rhythms that get my new colleagues on the dance floor at a company party. I’ve learned that, true to its name, if …
Written by: Gitendra Malla
On an early Thursday morning last August, I walked into the office with a hole in my stomach. Following my regular routine, I went to the kitchen area and tossed two loaves of bread into the great belly of the toaster oven, which boasts a 12 inch pizza capacity. As usual, I waited for the …
Written by: Jenni Hubacher
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 behalf of MetroStar Systems, I would like to thank everyone for attending and celebrating with us. It was great to see our partners, …
Written by: Jill Boyer
Taking IT Global (TIG) is a social networking site that connects cultures based on global issues that affect us all. The issues that are mainly focused on relate to culture, education, environment, health, human rights, media, peace and conflict, technology, and work and economics. TIG is about to reach a quarter of a million members …
Written by: Ali Manouchehri
It’s funny when you have to worry about growing pains in business. I compare this phenomenon to a ten year old kid, where it has learned to walk and talk. Yet, it is still vulnerable to its surroundings = the economy, friends = partnerships, and neighbors = other businesses or competition. The other day I …
Written by: Jorge "El Che" Vasquez
For the past few weeks, I have been traveling around two of the most beautiful and dearest countries to me; Argentina (Buenos Aires, El Chaltern) and Chile (Santiago, Vina del Mar). Both countries have great food, great places to visit, but most of all; great people. Along the way I have met some wonderful individuals, …