Hauppauge, NY, October 17, 2007:  Vicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of video surveillance systems, today announced the availability of greater storage capacity for its Kollector Series DVRs and ViconNet NVRs. The Kollector Elite and Kollector Pro now have storage capability up to 3 TB. The Kollector Lite has a storage capability of up to 2 TB. The ViconNet NVR has a storage capability of up to 3 TB. The increased storage capacity is also increased for the internal RAID capacity on Kollector Elite 120 and 240 fps models. These improvements come on the heels of Vicon's introduction of its class leading ViconNet 4.0 release.

  “As part of our commitment to continually improve our product offerings, we are utilizing the latest technology to provide our clients with more storage capacity in all of our ViconNet DVR and NVR products.” states Guy Arazi, Manager, Digital Products at 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.

 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.

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.

 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.