Vicon Announces Appointment Of New Territory Manager


Hauppauge, NY, January 27, 2006.... Vicon Industries Inc., a world leader in digital and IP video solutions, announces the appointment of Scott Whipple as Vicon's new Territory Manager in Ohio and West Virginia. Scott has been in the security and audio industry for over 16 years and has an extensive background in system design. In his previous position, Scott worked for Monfort Electronics Marketing as a sales representative, where he represented key manufacturers including Panasonic Video, International Fiber, Identicard, and Verint.

Vicon will utilize Scott's expertise to develop business relationships with firms responsible for specifying security products. "We look forward to having an experienced professional like Scott on our team" said Bret McGowan, Vice President of US Sales and Marketing 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

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