Hauppauge, NY, March 16, 2006.... Vicon Industries Inc., a world leader in digital and IP video solutions, announces the appointment of Peter Hall as Vicon’s Territory Manager in the State of Michigan. Pete has been working at Vicon for over 5 years and has an extensive background in the security industry.  In his previous position with Vicon, Pete worked as the Territory Manager for Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois.  Vicon has now expanded his coverage to include Michigan.

 Vicon will utilize Pete’s expertise to develop business relationships with firms responsible for specifying security products.  “Vicon’s customers in the Michigan area will benefit from Pete’s extensive experience and understanding of the security market.  His dedication to customer satisfaction and leadership is the cornerstone of Vicon’s success in the territories he covers and will help to further that success in his new assignment,” said Bret McGowan, Vice President of US Sales and Marketing.

 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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