News Release
Apr 19, 2004

Viscount's MESH Wins Best New Security System of 2004

BURNABY, BC - Apr 19, 2004 - Viscount Systems Inc. (OTC BB: VSYS.OB - News) today announced that its flagship MESH system has been selected by Canadian Security Magazine www.canadiansecuritymag.com as the Best New Security System of 2004 among the entries in its annual New Product Competition. The competition included entries from major security manufacturers from around the world.


In the overall competition MESH was Awarded Honorable Mention Status. The First Place winner was a solar powered night vision security camera from Extreme CCTV, also of Burnaby.
"MESH is gaining tremendous acceptance in the security market," noted Stephen Pineau, President and CEO of Viscount. "We would like to thank the judges for this honor. MESH is a radical departure from traditional building security technology and we commend the judges of the competition for understanding the benefits and impact MESH may have in transforming the access control industry. I would also like to congratulate fellow Burnaby security company Extreme CCTV in winning the overall competition. I wish them continued success."
About Canadian Security
For 25 years Canadian Security has been the leading source of information for top end Canadian and international security professionals. With over 16,000 subscribers Canadian Security continues to follow current issues and the technology trends that are transforming the security industry. Additional details about the competition can be found at www.canadiansecuritymag.com.
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.
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 ir@viscount.com or call toll free 1-866-252-9446.
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Contact:
Nick Waddell
Viscount Systems, Inc.
VP, Corporate Communications
Toll Free 1-866-252-9446
Nick@viscount.com