Hauppauge, NY, April 1, 2008:  Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of video surveillance systems, announces the appointment of Marcus Stair as Vicon’s new Territory Manager for Northern California and parts of Nevada. Marcus has extensive experience in the security systems industry, including video surveillance, IP cameras, video and facility management, and video analytics.

 Prior to joining Vicon, Marcus held an array of field engineer and information technology manager positions in addition to being the owner and founder of two integrator and consulting companies. During this time, he gained extensive experience displaying and demonstrating IP cameras and video management systems, providing technical support, and engineering and designing WAN and LANs. Marcus also has a strong background in video analytics, including an understanding of best practices.

 “With Video Analytics becoming more prominent in video system solutions, Marcus will be a huge asset to the outside sales force” explains Bret McGowan Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “With his previous experience, we feel that he will aid in building a solid customer base on the West coast. “

For more information, visit Vicon’s website, at www.vicon-cctv.com.

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.