Hauppauge, NY, October 5, 2007: Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of digital and IP video surveillance systems for 40 years, has been accepted as a registered provider in the award-winning American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System to provide continuing education to its architects and engineers. The AIA provides opportunities for members to enhance their skills through effective learning partnerships with firms and continuing education providers in addition to offering a collection of resources to boost their value within the industry.

Vicon plans to provide classes, both live and online, that cover technology and design considerations critical to today’s IP and hybrid installations. Classes will be taught by Richard Koharik, Vicon’s A&E Services manager. Richard Koharik is a certified adult education instructor and is a member of ASIS and the Construction Specification Institute (CSI).

“Today there is an increase in the involvement of engineers and architects’ specifying a variety of technology and Vicon is delighted to help provide education in the areas of integrated surveillance and security.” Richard Koharik, Manager A&E Services.

For more information regarding the American Institute of Architects, visit www.aia.org. Upcoming online and in-person educational opportunities to earn AIA learning units will be posted on the Vicon website. 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.

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