VSI Selected to Secure over 500 Sites

BURNABY, British Columbia--(Business Wire)--
Viscount Systems (OTCBB: VSYS) announced today that the company`s MESH
technology platform has been selected to secure over 500 sites for one of
Canada`s largest public management agencies. The first systems are scheduled for
deployment by the end of 2009 with installations continuing for the next several
years. Total revenues for the project are expected to exceed $2M.

"Despite the difficult economy, in the past 2 quarters we are seeing a surge of
new interest in MESH and our financials continue to improve," noted Stephen
Pineau, President and CEO of VSI. "While this project is not expected to impact
our 2009 results it will enhance our continued growth over the next several
years along with several other similar phased projects currently underway."

About Viscount Systems

Viscount Systems Inc., is a designer and manufacturer of telecommunications and
electronic door control access systems for the security industry. From 1969-1997
Viscount was an R&D affiliate of Telus, itself a controlled subsidiary of GTE,
now Verizon Communications. The company's diverse line of products are designed
to improve safety and manage security for property owners and users. Viscount's
products have been installed in approximately 35,000 sites in over 30 countries
and are sold through a 500 member, North America-wide dealer network comprised
of security equipment vendors. Additional information on Viscount's products may
be obtained on-line at http://www.viscount.com.

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any offer to buy any securities of Viscount Systems Inc., nor shall there be any
sale of any such security in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale
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Financial statements are available from the company's registration statement
filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2002,
which may be viewed at www.sec.gov or the company's web site www.viscount.com
under the heading "Investor Relations". For further information, or to be placed
on email NEWS ALERT please e-mail to investors@viscount.com or call toll free
1-866-252-9446.

Viscount Systems, Inc.
Steve Pineau, 1-866-252-9446
investors@viscount.com

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