Source: Bright Side, LLC

NewMarket Technology, Inc. to Review Planned Dividend, $2 Million Debt Reduction and Pending Contracts to Increase $73 Million in New Contracts to Over $100 Million

DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - October 7, 2009) - NewMarket Technology, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: NWMT) today announced an online, on-demand presentation scheduled to be released Tuesday, October 13th. The presentation is scheduled to provide a fourth quarter outlook and strategic update. The presentation is further slated to include an up-to-date review of the previously announced dividend plan and an update of management's progress toward substantially reducing debt. New information is anticipated to be released on the Company's progress toward issuing a dividend and reducing debt. The presentation is scheduled to provide further details on the anticipated new information. The presentation will also include a PPS potential overview based on Beacon Equity's research report on the Company with a price target of $1.42 released earlier today. The full report is available at http://www.beaconequity.com

In the Beacon report, the analyst writes, "NWMT combines traditional systems integration and support services with leading-edge technologies, assisting its clients in maintaining legacy systems while also helping them gain a competitive edge through the latest technology innovations... the Company has the potential to report 2009 revenues exceeding $100 million. NWMT delivered $43.9 million in profitable revenues in the first half of 2009, has announced new sales contracts of approximately $73 million so far this year, and has another $15 million contract pending.

"NWMT has reseller agreements and partnerships with many of the world's leading IT companies. These partnerships open the door to new customers and allow the Company to expand into new geographical regions, many of which are outside the United States. NWMT re-sells, installs, customizes and supports products from Microsoft, Oracle, HP, IBM, SAP, BAAN, SSA Global, among others."

Per Beacon, the comparable technology companies include: Hewlett-Packard Company, Affiliated Computer Services and Computer Sciences.

A link to the Webcast will be posted on the Company's website www.newmarkettechnology.com upon release.

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About NewMarket Technology, Inc. (www.newmarkettechnology.com)

NewMarket is a reporting company with audited financial reports filed with the SEC. NewMarket provides systems integration, technology infrastructure services and emerging technology worldwide. NewMarket has a focus on providing technology and support services to rapidly growing economies where technology purchasing is on the rise. In addition to its base of operations in North America, NewMarket has operations today in the growing economies of China, Southeast Asia, Brazil and Northern Latin America. Last year the Company reported over $40 million in revenue from Asia and over $20 million in revenue from Latin America. Overall, NewMarket reported over $95 million in revenue for 2008.

Across the globe, NewMarket is a Microsoft and Oracle partner, distributes various computer hardware and peripherals from brand partners such as Dell, HP, IBM, Cisco, Sony, Epson, Canon and Sanyo and is also an authorized reseller of operating systems and various software from companies such as Red Hat, Sybase, IBM, BEA, Veritas and others. Additionally, the Company works with emerging technologies such as mobile computing, various security and wireless broadband technologies.

NewMarket's rapid growth since 2002 has placed the Company on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for 5 consecutive years. NewMarket was recognized as the third fastest growing technology company in the United States in 2006 and the number one fastest growing technology company in North Texas for two years in a row.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The statements in this release are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results, events and performance could vary materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause NewMarket's actual results in future periods to differ materially from results expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, product demand and market competition. You should independently investigate and fully understand all risks before making investment decisions.

Contact Information: Contact: NewMarket Technology, Inc. Investor Relations 214-722-3065 ir@newmarkettechnology.com