Hauppauge, NY, October 7, 2005.... Vicon Industries Inc., a world leader in digital and IP video solutions, announced that JMC Solutions L.L.C., a Manufacturers’ Representative Firm, now represents them in the New Jersey area. John Centofanti, President of JMC Solutions, has been in the security industry for 16 years and started JMC Solutions in September.

JMC Solutions is dedicated to the promotion of quality security products and represents a wide variety of security manufacturers in the Greater New Jersey area. John’s previous experience includes 7 years with LCA Sales Company in Hawthorne, NY, where he represented CCTV, access control, and various security and IP-related products.

Vicon will utilize John’s expertise to build the New Jersey territory and develop relationships with firms responsible for specifying security products. “We’re happy to have JMC Solutions on our team. John’s experience in the security field will be a big part of our drive to support our customers’ needs” said Bret McGowan, Vice President of US Sales and Marketing.

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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