Hauppauge, NY, July 17, 2006:  Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of video surveillance systems, has launched a complete redesign of its corporate web site to provide visitors with a more comprehensive view of the company’s products, capabilities, history and leadership position within the Security market. Located at www.vicon-cctv.com, the new site is easier to navigate than Vicon’s previous site and includes information pertinent to current and potential end-users, system designers, installers and dealers.

 ”Vicon has such a rich story to tell, in terms of the uniqueness of our products, our cutting-edge technology and the diverse ways in which we are providing security solutions the world over,” explained Margie Gurwin, Director of Marketing. “Our web site is the perfect medium to share this information and move beyond simply offering an online catalog.”

 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