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    In our cover story, we're featuring Darren Farnan, General Manager, United Fiber. Discover how this industry executive has championed fiber’s evolution to future-proof networks—and why his own leadership journey reflects Jack Welch’s insight: “Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.”

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