Hauppauge,NY, October 13, 2006: Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of video surveillance systems, announces the appointment of Andrew Tate as Vicon’s new Territory Manager for Northern California. Andrew has over 23 years experience in the security systems integration
industry including: video surveillance, electronic article surveillance, card access, and intrusion detection systems.

Prior to joining Vicon, Andrew held a variety of field sales and sales management positions at Sensormatic Electronics and ADT. During this time, he was responsible for business planning and sales development for field office locations throughout the US Western Region. He has also held positions in territory sales, national account sales, sales management, business development, and technology sales.

“We are pleased to have Andrew join Vicon and believe that his background makes him particularly well-suited to represent Vicon’s digital and IP product line,” said Bret McGowan, Vice President of US Sales and Marketing at Vicon. “His experience working with both video surveillance and security
products is a real asset.” Andrews’s contact information can be found on Vicon’s website, at 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.

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