SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Juniper Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:JNPR - news), a leading provider of next-generation Internet Protocol (IP) infrastructure systems, and Electric Lightwave, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELIX - news), a leading integrated communications provider, today announced a new series of nationwide, multi-service metropolitan area networks (MANs). "Juniper Networks M-series routers deliver superior levels of reliability, industry-leading fast packet forwarding and intelligent filtering critical to maintaining network integrity for our customers. These routers are providing peering today for inter-exchange carriers and we can offer additional services including MPLS for provisioning parallel data, voice and transit networks over a single IP network," commented Mike Eastridge, manager, data engineering at Electric Lightwave. Juniper Networks Inc. Electric Lightwave Inc.