Adesta, LLC, a leader in the systems integration industry, enters into a Global Partnership Agreement with Vicon to deliver high-end digital video management solutions.

 Hauppauge, NY, August 4, 2006 - Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of digital and IP video surveillance systems, today announced that Adesta, LLC, a systems integrator and project management company for communication networks and electronic security systems -, has entered into a Global Partnership Agreement with Vicon. The partnership will expand each company’s ability to deliver custom designed and standardized deployment of high-end digital video solutions to meet the diverse requirements of the government, military, commercial and institutional sectors. Vicon’s ViconNet Enterprise-Wide Digital Video Management Platform encompasses unified system design, global management and a scalable open architecture.  Vicon’s end-to-end product philosophy and a developed integration program initiative with the top access control and video analytic companies were key factors in Adesta’s decision to make Vicon a preferred vendor.

“Today’s marketplace demands a long term obligation from the manufacturer and integrator to the design, implementation, and support of these vital major systems.  Adesta’s demonstrated company-wide commitment to excellence and adaptability to changing customer requirements reflects our core company values. It’s a good fit and the customer as well as the design community senses that immediately,” states Ken Darby, Vicon’s President and CEO. 

 “Adesta is pleased to add Vicon as one of our vendor partners,” said Bob Sommerfeld, President of Adesta. “We partner with companies that share our philosophy in delivering customized solutions and the best service and technology to meet the needs of our customers.”

Adesta, LLC brings innovative, flexible and cost-efficient thinking to the design, construction and maintenance of stand-alone or integrated communication networks and electronic security systems. For nearly two decades, Adesta has offered commercial, industrial and governmental clients an efficient single point of contact for all their project issues. A trusted partner to customers and suppliers around the world, Adesta takes great pride in delivering outstanding technology and superior  service. Adesta has deployed over 2 million fiber miles in more than 70 metropolitan areas and completed over 350 electronic security systems projects in the United States, Europe, Asia, Central America, and the Middle East. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Adesta is managed by executives from the telecommunications, construction and security industries. For more information, visit their website at www.adestagroup.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.

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