Low-voltage know-how
Global innovation, Israeli regulation and practical buyer guides: cameras, alarms, access control, networking and fire detection.
AI video analytics: what actually works in the field in 2026
From person and vehicle detection to free-text search: what smart cameras can do today, where they still fail, and how to plan a project that gets real value from them.
November 2026 · 5 min read
Cloud video (VSaaS) and hybrid VMS: when it makes sense for a business or chain
Manage cameras from anywhere, automatic updates and a monthly fee, alongside questions of bandwidth, data retention and security. A decision guide.
November 2026 · 5 min read4K, colour night vision and thermal: choosing a camera for the scenario
More megapixels do not always mean a better picture. What really matters: sensor, lens, dynamic range, lighting and compression.
November 2026 · 4 min read
IP camera cyber security: Israeli warnings, US restrictions and what to do in practice
A camera is a small networked computer. A factual look at Israel National Cyber Directorate warnings, FCC and NDAA restrictions on certain manufacturers, and practical hardening steps.
November 2026 · 5 min read
Modern intrusion alarms: wireless, app control, video verification and dual-path communication
What has changed in business alarm systems: cloud-connected panels, encrypted wireless detectors, visual event verification, and what the 2G/3G network shutdown means.
November 2026 · 5 min read
Access control and intercom in 2026: phone as credential, biometrics, cloud and IP
Mobile credentials, secure readers, cloud management and IP intercoms that integrate with cameras. What is new and what to check before replacing a system.
November 2026 · 4 min read
Infrastructure that lasts a decade: Cat6A, fibre, PoE++ and Wi-Fi 7
Cameras, readers and access points all depend on infrastructure. What to install today so you will not be opening walls again in five years.
November 2026 · 4 min read
Advanced fire detection: aspirating (ASD), addressable and wireless systems
Systems that detect smoke before you can see it. An overview of current detection technologies, where each fits and what the Israeli standard says.
November 2026 · 5 min read
System convergence: PSIM, smart buildings and one control room for everything
Cameras, alarms, access control, fire detection and building systems: how to bring everything into one picture, and what to watch out for.
November 2026 · 4 min readOT cyber security for low-voltage systems: the network behind cameras and controllers
Security and building systems are part of the OT world. IEC 62443 principles, network separation, remote access management and secure maintenance.
November 2026 · 4 min read
Amendment 13 to Israel's Privacy Law and security cameras: what changed for businesses
Amendment 13 has applied since August 2025, and the Authority's camera guidelines were updated in May 2025. What this means for a business operating cameras, phrased cautiously and with sources.
November 2026 · 5 min readWhat changed in Israeli regulation 2023–2026: cameras, fire, armories and communications
A consolidated overview of the main changes affecting low-voltage systems in the last three years, with sources and a clear note of what is still uncertain.
November 2026 · 5 min readArmory security checklist: alarm, monitoring-centre communication and inspections
A practical checklist for armory managers and security officers: what the system should include according to published requirements, and what matters in routine maintenance.
November 2026 · 5 min readGuide: cameras for a retail chain, from the first branch to dozens of sites
How to plan a uniform camera system for a chain: a branch standard, central management, rollout schedules and ongoing service.
November 2026 · 4 min read
Checklist for a low-voltage service and maintenance contract
What must be written in a service contract for cameras, alarms, access control and fire detection, so service works on the day you really need it.
November 2026 · 5 min read15 questions to ask a low-voltage contractor before you sign
Simple questions that reveal the difference between a quote and a project that will work for years: experience, authorisations, design, cyber, documentation and service.
November 2026 · 4 min readArticles provide general information only and are not legal, engineering or safety advice. Regulatory requirements change; check the current text with the competent authority.
Short answers, and the full article
Do I have to put up a sign when installing cameras?
According to Privacy Protection Authority guidance, transparency and signage are a core principle. Full article ›
What changed with Amendment 13 to the Privacy Law?
It came into force on 14 August 2025 and expanded definitions, duties and enforcement powers. Full article ›
Are Chinese-made cameras banned in Israel?
We found no general official directive in Israel; in the US there are restrictions for certain purposes. Full article ›
What about an alarm dialler on 2G/3G?
Check 4G support and plan replacement in advance. Full article ›
What should a service contract include?
Scope, service levels, preventive maintenance, reports, cyber and a transition clause. Full article ›
What does an armory alarm system include?
Per published requirements: opening, shock, heat and motion detectors and dual-path communication to a monitoring centre. Full article ›
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