Hauppauge, NY, March 30, 2005....Vicon Industries Inc., a world leader in digital and IP video solutions, today announced the successful certification of the development effort that integrates Vicon’s digital video management with Lenel’s OnGuard Total Security Knowledge Management Solutions. “This integration creates a high level of interoperability between the ViconNet Digital Video Platform and the OnGuard system” said Bret McGowan, V.P. of Marketing for Vicon.

Benefits of this development include the ability to select specific cameras from a Vicon DVR for live or playback viewing through the OnGuard control system, sending alarms from the DVR to the OnGuard system for notification and using the Map Designer to locate and select specific cameras in the ViconNet system.

Vicon also announced that the company will be displaying their software and integration in their booth (#20011) at the upcoming ISC West Security Expo.

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 product line consists of 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.