Hauppauge, NY, January 6, 2010:  Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of integrated IP video surveillance and access control systems, today announces the appointment of Mark S. Provinsal to Vicon’s executive ranks as Vice President, Marketing and Product Management. In this newly created position, which reports directly to Vicon’s CEO, Ken Darby, Mark will assume responsibility for all Company marketing and product management functions.

Mark, who has over 10 years of executive industry experience, was previously the Executive Vice President of Dedicated Micro’s USA, a UK based security products company. Prior to that, as that Company’s Vice President, Marketing and Product Strategy, Mark was responsible for marketing and product strategy for the Americas, brand development and strategic consulting for global product development. Mark holds an M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Management and a B.S. degree in Economics from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

“As Vicon continues to establish itself as a leader in IP video solutions, we are thrilled to have someone of Mark’s caliber providing strategic direction and vision for our marketing and product development efforts,” said Ken Darby, Vicon CEO.

“Vicon has an excellent industry reputation and is well positioned for growth in the security market,” said Mark. “This is a world-class organization, committed to providing exceptional value for its customers, and I couldn’t be more excited to join Ken Darby and his team.”

In other management changes at Vicon, Bret McGowan, who previously held the title of Vice President, U.S. Sales and Marketing, will now serve as Vice President, Sales. In this role, he will expand his sales  responsibilities to include oversight of all of North and South America and the Pacific Rim and also spearhead the company’s business development efforts.

About Vicon:

 Vicon Industries Inc., listed on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol "VII," designs, manufactures and markets a broad line of products used in integrated video surveillance systems. Vicon's marketing and development efforts focus on today’s leading edge security technologies including digital recording and IP video solutions, matrix controls, cameras, monitors, mounting accessories, remote positioning devices and fiber optic equipment. The company's products are used in a variety of surveillance, security, safety, and control applications, in banks, gaming casinos, traffic control, hospitals, retailing, multiple commercial and industrial installations, etc. For more information regarding Vicon, visit us at www.vicon-cctv.com.

 This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the adequacy of reserves, estimated costs, Company intentions, probabilities, beliefs, prospects and strategies and its expectations about expansion into new markets, growth in existing markets, enhanced operating margins or growth in its business, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results and events may differ significantly from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.