Hauppauge, NY, April 2, 2008:  Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of video surveillance systems, announces the appointment of Randy Schulman as Vicon’s new Territory Manager for the state of Florida, excluding Pensacola. Randy has over 10 years experience in the industry with a vast knowledge in applications engineering, national account development, and technical support.

 With a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Randy held a series of positions at Software House, a division of Tyco International. He began his career in technical support, migrated to the Training and Professional Services group and finally worked in the Applications Engineering group in a National Account applications and sales capacity.

 “With the variety of knowledge and experience Randy brings to Vicon, we are sure that he will provide his customers with exceptional support“explains Bret McGowan, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We are pleased to have him join our elite group of territory managers.”

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.