Hauppauge, NY, August 2, 2006:  Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of digital and IP video surveillance systems, announces that effective August 2, 2006, it will offer a three-year limited warranty on:

·       Kollector Series DVRs

·       AurorAcorD storage devices

·       RAID storage devices

·       NOVA 1500 CPUs

This change makes Vicon’s warranty for digital video system components the leader in the security industry, both in terms of coverage and simplicity. Exceptions to the three-year policy for hard drives or other parts have been discontinued under the new terms.

“We are pleased to provide our customers and potential customers with yet another reason to choose Vicon systems and components. Our new, superior warranty demonstrates the confidence we have in the reliability of our products,” said Margie Gurwin, Director of Marketing.

The new warranty applies to products purchased on or after August 2, 2006. Full terms of the warranty may be found on Vicon’s website: www.vicon-cctv.com

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