Hauppauge, NY, July 1, 07:  Vicon Industries Inc., a leader in the design and engineering of video surveillance and security systems, announced today the release of ViconNet 4.0, the next generation of its powerful digital video management software that allows integration of analog and digital equipment into a fully integrated, network-based system. New features of version 4.0 include:

• Virtual Matrix Controller that allows the display of video from any camera using any monitor, simulating a crosspoint matrix system
• Logical Camera Groups, providing for easy call up of cameras independent from their physical network connection
• Flexible Frame-Per-Second Settings that permit viewing at one FPS rate and recording at another, thus saving storage space
• Alarm Alerts vie Email or Text to your PC or PDA
• Alarm Investigation Tool to call up corresponding video directly from alarm reports

Orders for ViconNet version 4.0 may be placed immediately. Shipping will begin July 16, 2007. Vicon will continue support for version 3.0 for the foreseeable future.

 “We’ve witnessed incredible technological evolution during the 40 years the Vicon has served the security market, but this shift toward networked systems is the most dramatic in terms of how it will reshape the industry. With the introduction of ViconNet 4.0, and particularly the Virtual Matrix Controller, Vicon now offers one of the most comprehensive solutions for IP-based video management. As the security industry continues its transition from digital to IP-based systems, we are pleased to be offering products that make use of leading-edge technology with real-world applications,” stated Bret McGowan, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

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.