May the 4th Be With You | Home & Office Automation

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, technology has advanced to a point where even our homes and offices can be smart. With the power of automation systems from SSW, controlling our lights, climate, entertainment, and security has become as easy as pressing a button on our Control4 remotes or smartphones. Imagine walking into your home or office and the doors unlock, the lights turn on, the air conditioner adjusts to your preferred temperature, and your favorite Star Wars soundtrack plays in the background. With SSW’s smart solutions, the force will be with you, always.

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About the speakers

Luke Cook

Luke has spent the last 15 years in the Fintech and Paytech industry, designing and building software solutions that are used by thousands of Australian businesses. He has worked closely with the ATO in many of their industry initiatives, including SuperStream and Single Touch Payroll. Luke enjoys solving complex business processes in ways that make things easy for everyday users.

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