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Mostafa Extends His Microsoft MVP Streak to Five Years in a Row

Jon Malley — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:30:09 +0000

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 become an annual occurrence, Elzoghbi secured a Visual C# MVP award for the fifth consecutive year. This exclusive award is given to those who survive the extensive review process that encompasses around 100 million technical community participants worldwide. Not only is this an outstanding personal achievement, but it helps everyone on the MetroStar Systems team by improving the overall reputation of the company as a Microsoft Gold Partner.

Ever since he had the innovative idea of establishing the first .NET community in Kuwait (known as DotNet Boom), the MVP status has been a yearly staple for Mostafa. Though, it’s hardly surprising when an accomplished professional such as himself has stated his intentions of winning the award each year as long as it’s being offered. Over the past year, Mostafa has traveled across the globe to speak at various SharePoint Saturday events, including New York City and the Arabian summit. Some of the projects he has worked on include War Gaming BPM for the Air Force and SharePoint ELearning for the USMC. He also has a resourceful blog where he advises on various .NET issues and problems.

Congratulations Mostafa!

MetroStar Systems Launches Votridea Contest Platform to Meet Open Government Directive

Daniel Nguyen — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:45:41 +0000

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 technology (IT) and strategies for new media and social networks, today announced the launch of its new contest platform, Votridea, which is optimized for government use. Votridea fosters innovation by engaging and managing large communities in social networks. The contest platform is designed to foster challenges and capture ideas with proven community management tools.

On March 8, 2010, Federal Chief Performance Officer Jeffrey Zients released a memorandum outlining, “Guidance on the Use of Challenges and Prizes to Promote Open Government“. This memorandum was in direct support of the Obama Administration’s commitment to open government, and how it can help drive innovation and other national priorities. The memorandum states, “The Administration believes that prizes and challenges have a number of potential benefits…they may allow the government to…highlight excellence in a particular domain of human endeavor to motivate, inspire and guide others…[to] further a federal agency’s mission by attracting more interest and attention to a defined program, activity or issue of concern…” Votridea fully complies within these guidelines and the newly released DOD Social Media Policy, allowing agencies to engage and expand their communities.

“MetroStar has proven performance in creating and managing contests to help drive government innovation and grow cultural awareness,” said Ali Reza Manouchehri, Founder and CEO of MetroStar Systems. “We’ve just completed the Department of State’s second ExchangesConnect Video Contest. Participants responded to the theme, ‘Change Your Climate, Change Our World.’ Votridea allows us to utilize our experience and lessons learned to help government drive innovation and public participation, creating the best possible platform and support for our customer.”

The Votridea Contest Platform seamlessly integrates with popular Web 2.0 tools such as Facebook, Twitter and Ning to catalyze rapid and scalable participant growth. The platform is scalable supporting agency communities, allowing agencies to target focus their contest within a small group or extend to a global reach. Votridea offers a Community Management Dashboard that allows even computer novices to manage the quality and quantity of participant contributions. Votridea supports text, photos and video to encourage participation in the selected medium of agency or contestant choice. For additional product information, please contact Johnny Nguyen (jnguyen@metrostarsystems.com) or @metrostarsystem on Twitter.

To learn more about Votridea, please visit http://www.metrostarsystems.com/socialtoolbox/

Vision 21CARE featured on Battlefield Healthcare website

Jenni Hubacher — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:08:22 +0000

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 relating to this very topic. IDGA’s 11th Battlefield Healthcare Summit will detail best practices and the next generation in combat medicine and rehabilitative care as well as facilitate a forum where treatment initiatives and advanced research can be discussed, debated, and developed. MetroStar will be hosting a master class on Vision 21CARE at this summit.

December 7-9th: 11th Battlefield Healthcare - www.battlefieldhealthcare.com
MetroStar Systems will be speaking at this event
Where: San Antonio, Texas
OUR TOPIC
Title: Vision 21CARE: Protecting Warriors by Connecting Warriors
Description of Topic:
The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have put enormous strains on the men and women of the U.S. military, and we must do more to ease their burden and heal their wounds. Learn how SOCIAL MEDIA can help address these challenges.
Session Leader:
Ali Reza Manouchehri, Chief Executive Officer, MetroStar Systems and Former National Guard Resiliency Program Manager

MetroStar Systems is an official sponsor of the Marine Corps Marathon Event Series 2010!

Daniel Nguyen — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:05:49 +0000

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 Corps (USMC) with Microsoft consulting services focused on the Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 platform. Many of our employees have affiliations with the Marine Corps including a Purple Heart Marine, so we are thrilled to be involved with the MCM Event Series as a sponsor and as volunteers.

The Marine Corps Marathon Mission is “To promote physical fitness and generate community goodwill.” It was first hosted back in 1976 with just 1,175 runners. This year marks the 34th Annual MCM and will host 30,000 registered runners on Sunday, October 25. “Voted ‘Best Marathon for Families‘, the Marine Corps Marathon continues a combined tradition of dedication, sportsmanship and patriotism. The race is open to all who wish to participate, and does not have a prize purse for the winners. The athletes partake in this event for the pure pleasure of running in what has been called ‘The People’s Marathon.’”

Following is a list of the dates and events of the 2010 MCM Event Series:

Sat. March 27, 2010

Run To Register 10K

Sunday May 16, 2010

Marines Corps Historic Half

Sat. June 12, 2010

Crossroads 17.75K

Sat. August 14, 2010

Run Amuck 2010

Sat. November 20, 2010

Turkey Trot 2010

Online registration for the MCM Event Series 2010 will open on November 18, 2009. MetroStar Systems looks forward to attending, volunteering and participating is all of these events. For complete information please visit http://www.marinemarathon.com/Marine_Corps_Marathon.htm or email us if you are interested in participating or volunteering.

(No Federal or Marine Corps endorsement implied.)

Celebrating 10 Years of Success

Jenni Hubacher — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:45:44 +0000

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, customers, clients, coworkers, contractors, friends, and families at this special event. MetroStar Systems would not be who we are today without the help and support we have received from you!

Sincerely,

Jenni Hubacher

Video courtesy of Derek Yale.

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MetroStar Systems Marks 10th Anniversary With Expansion to New Headquarters in Historic Reston, VA Location

Jenni Hubacher — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:17:32 +0000

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 of historical land, including the turn-of-the-century historic manor located at 1856 Old Reston Avenue, known as the Smith Bowman House, in the heart of Reston, Virginia. The transition takes place as the company marks its 10th anniversary.

Armed Forces Campus / MetroStar Systems World Headquarters

“We reached a point where expansion was necessary to continue our consistent pace of growth,” said Ali Reza Manouchehri, CEO of MetroStar Systems. “‘Due to our on-going expansion and increased revenue and market share, we believe this landmark campus will suit our business needs and afford us the opportunity for continued growth in the region.”

The new headquarters on Old Reston Avenue has a rich history beginning as an area granted to English Noblemen late in the 17th century. It has Civil War links to General E. Lee and his army, and ties to American commerce that spiked throughout the area, known as Sunset Hills, in the 1920s that continues today.

“At MetroStar we believe that our projects have the ability to shape world history by connecting global audiences in ways never before imaginable by harnessing the power of emerging technologies,” said Robert J. Santos, President of MetroStar Systems. “This historic campus is the perfect setting for MetroStar employees — who are among the best in the nation in their respective fields — to embrace history while planning for the future.”

Over the last decade, MetroStar Systems has been at the forefront of the evolution of new media technology and social media and has grown by an average rate of 250 percent over the past three years. It was recently ranked by Inc. Magazine as No. 562 on its third annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. MetroStar was also ranked No. 70 in IT Services and No. 52 in the Washington/Arlington/Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV market.

“Reston straddles the Dulles Technology Corridor at the epicenter of technology and government,” said Jenni Hubacher, Marketing Manager of MetroStar Systems. “As the Obama administration furthers its commitment to creating an unprecedented level of openness in government through public-private partnerships, MetroStar’s new and social media programs are rapidly becoming a powerful incentive to effect this kind of change by engaging large amounts of people around the globe.”

In celebration of its new headquarters and anniversary, MetroStar will host a private function on Friday, October 16 for employees, clients, and members of the community. MetroStar continues its mission of serving the community and participating in the culture of giving that has helped build a strong, sustainable community in Reston, by partnering with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, on behalf of which donations are encouraged from all attending parties.

You can read the full press release here:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/metrostar-systems-marks-10th-anniversary-with-expansion-to-new-headquarters-in-historic-reston-va-location-63518707.html

Thank You NRH for the SuperH event!

Jenni Hubacher — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:43:29 +0000

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 this great event that was for a great cause. This was their 6th Run and over the last 5 years they were able to raise over $200,000 for the National Rehabilitation Hospital.

Click here for the ’2009 SuperH 5K Run Walk & Wheel Race Results.’

We are privileged and proud to have participated and help sponsor the event, and we look forward to next year!

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MetroStar Systems is a proud sponsor of the 2009 Child Rescue Centre Benefit Golf Tournament

Jenni Hubacher — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:23:57 +0000

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 by Helping Children Worldwide, a non-profit organization located in Herndon, Virginia, is committed to raising money for impoverished children with clothing, food, medical care, education, and meeting their emotional and spiritual needs.

The benefit event is scheduled to take place Monday, September 14 at 10 a.m. at the Hidden Creek Country Club in Reston, VA.

For more information, please visit: http://helpingchildrenworldwide.org/events/golf-tournament/

When:

Monday, September 14th, 2009

10:00 AM Registration & Practice
11:45 AM Load Carts & Instructions
12:00 PM Shotgun Start
5:00 PM Reception
5:30 PM Banquet / Awards Ceremony / Auction

Where:

Hidden Creek Country Club
1711 Clubhouse Road
Reston, VA 20190 (Map/Directions)
Phone: (703) 437-5222

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MetroStar Systems is sponsoring the SuperH 5k Run Walk & Wheel Event

Daniel Nguyen — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:44:16 +0000

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 raise money and awareness for individuals of all ages who have been injured in accidents. Costs that are covered include those for personal care, rehabilitation equipment, travel, tournament entry fees, etc. This event continues to raise substantial funds for the NRH/DC Chapter of BlazeSports America, a national, community based sports program for children and adults with physical disabilities. Proceeds will enable NRH BlazeSports teams to host regular clinics that open the world of sports to individuals with disabilities.

The employees here at MetroStar Systems feel privileged to have the opportunity to participate, donate, and help sponsor this event that represents a great cause. We encourage you to join us, donate, and help spread the word! If you have any questions, please contact Jenni Hubacher (jhubacher@metrostarsystems.com)

When:

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

Registration begins at 7 AM
Race starts at 8 AM
Race Party starts at 9 AM

Where:

Tysons Sport & Health Club

8250 Greensboro Drive

McLean, VA 22102 (Map / Directions)

Event Details:

Event Course Map
Registration: $25.00
Click here for Online Registration information
The after-race party awards ceremony will feature Chicken Out Rotisserie cuisine, entertainment, and prizes.
If you cannot attend but are still interested in donating in order to help increase sports programs for children with disabilities, please click here.

MetroStar Systems Accepted as Silver Solution Partner with Adobe Systems Inc

Jenni Hubacher — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:31:49 +0000

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 is an important step towards ensuring that MetroStar™ continues to further enhance its capabilities and provide the most robust and best-of-breed solutions for our clients’ current and future needs,” said Ali Reza Manouchehri, Chief Executive Officer of MetroStar Systems.

The Solution Partner Program is designed for companies that provide solution-based sales, system integration, services, or extended products based on Adobe technology. Three levels of membership – Bronze, Silver, or Gold provide access to valuable technical, sales, and enablement resources, including software, communications, marketing and support. Partners must apply and meet requirement criteria before being accepted into the program.

Adobe® Systems (Nasdaq: ADBE) offers business, creative and mobile software solutions that revolutionize how the world engages with ideas and information. Adobe® customers include enterprises, knowledge workers, creative professionals and designers, OEM partners, and developers worldwide. For additional information, please visit http://www.adobe.com

To read the full press release, click here.