The concept of security and convenience merging together has been discussed for many years, but in 2014 the concept is being realized on a grand scale. As a result, now is the perfect time for security dealers to transform their businesses by embracing interactive home control applications such as lighting and shade controls and proceeding to sell them with gusto.

Despite a bumpy economy, the security industry has been operating in top gear throughout 2013. An unprecedented number of buyers, lenders and new investors are courting dealers and systems integrators.