January 4, 2000 -- Electric Lightwave, a broadband integrated communications provider, announced the implementation of Digiquant's (formerly Belle Systems) Internet Management System (IMS) to enhance Electric Lightwave's Remote Systems Virtual Portal (RSVP) dial-up Internet access service nationwide.

A global provider of service management, billing, and customer care solutions for telecommunications companies and next-generation service providers, Digiquant's IMS platform expands Electric Lightwave's existing number of ports, extending its coverage to more geographic areas. IMS also gives Electric Lightwave the ability to offer static IP addressing for its customers, allowing Electric Lightwave's customers to provide a custom-tailored Internet experience for their end-users.