Latest Version Includes ViconNet 5, Vicon SMS Access Control and New Cameras Including Megapixel Models

Hauppauge, NY, March 4, 2009:  Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of video surveillance systems, has released an authorized modification to its GSA Schedule, GS-07F-0421K, that includes all of the Company’s latest products. Authorized by the U.S. General Services Administration, GSA Schedules (price lists) represent products and services available at the best value and offer the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the government's needs. Additions to Vicon’s latest Schedule modification include software and components related to its ViconNet 5.0 open platform video management system, its new Vicon SMS access control management solution and many new IP and megapixel cameras. It has an effective date of January 15, 2009.

Vicon solutions are used by many federal, state and local government sectors and agencies. These include the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the U.S. Park Service, the U.S. Postal Service, a number of state Departments of Transportation, public universities, major airports, state and county-wide court systems, law enforcement and health care organizations and many municipal facilities throughout the country. Entities qualified to purchase through GSA may place their orders with any of Vicon’s authorized GSA resellers.

“As our country begins work toward an economic recovery, Vicon is pleased to offer security solutions that can provide long-term added value to many of the government-funded infrastructure and construction projects that will soon be initiated,” explained Margie Gurwin, Vicon’s Director of Marketing. “We have a proven track record catering to the demanding, high-security needs of customers within the government sphere, and we hope that our reputation precedes us as surveillance and access control solutions are considered for new projects in the pipeline.”

Visit www.vicon-cctv.com for more information on Vicon’s full line of products as well as to view case studies documenting the successful deployment of Vicon systems in many government installations.

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.

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