Fiber Focus

Yuko Agano returns to Fiber Focus for this episode discussing how air-blown fiber (ABF) technologies can help address rising project costs. With labor making up 60-80 percent of the price tag for a typical network build, streamlining the number of installers and reducing their time on-site can yield significant savings.

As Sumitomo Electric Lightwave’s product manager for FutureFLEX® Air-Blown Fiber® Solutions, Yuko has seen time and again the labor savings that network operators can realize with ABF on their bills of materials. Instead of the five or more people needed to pull conventional cable over many hours or even days, FutureFLEX Solutions can be blown through an existing pathway by two installers in as little as 30 minutes.

Tune in to this conversation to learn more, and join us at ACI-NI in October and BICSI Fall 2025 or Winter 2026 to see a demonstration of FutureFLEX Solutions.

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Episode Links
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Tradeshows:
https://sumitomoelectriclightwave.com/tradeshow-schedule/

FutureFLEX® Air-Blown Fiber®:
https://sumitomoelectriclightwave.com/product-category/futureflex-air-blown-fiber-solutions/

ACI-NI Registration:
https://airportscouncil.org/conference/2025-annual-conference-and-exhibition/#Registration

BICSI Events:
www.bicsi.org/conferences-and-events/bicsi-events/conference-and-exhibitions

Yuko on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuko-agano-504927106/
Meredyth on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/meredythneilly

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What is Fiber Focus?

Fiber Focus is the podcast from Sumitomo Electric Lightwave that explores the technology, tools, and techniques behind modern fiber optic networks. From product innovations to practical insights for data center and on-prem environments, each episode helps industry professionals stay connected to what matters most.