More than 20 of the top Australian companies are leading the charge in minimising the environmental footprint by choosing Melbourne-based software company Repsmart, for their streamlined web-based sales technology and management tool.

With 150 Repsmart handsets currently being used around Australia, more than 45,000 sheets of paper each week is being saved, with figures expected to at least double within two years.

According to Nick Hutchins, Managing Director of Repsmart, businesses can no longer afford to be ignorant and dismissive about the severity of climate change.

"We have seen many customers move away from businesses who are not proactively addressing their contribution to reducing carbon emissions. Wireless technology tools such as Repsmart are a simple, yet effective way for businesses to reduce paper waste and fuel usage." he said.

"Telecommunications can deliver additional opportunities in energy conservation that can help numerous industries. For example, by using high-speed broadband, more people can work from home to avoid car travel and reduce carbon emissions," said Gary Goldsworthy, Telstra Country Wide, Director Business Development and Support.

Nick Hutchins explains that companies choosing Repsmart for their wireless business needs are benefiting and showcasing the environmental advantages from day one.

"Sales representatives can easily transfer the data and orders from clients and can be directly transferred to an accounting package, cutting paperwork significantly and minimising the duplication of data entry," he said.

"The environmental bonus by introducing this web-based technology into the business is the icing on the cake and reflects Repsmart's 100 per cent commitment in lifting the bar towards an even higher level of customer service." Mr Hutchins said.

The Repsmart solution has also extended towards slashing sales rep mobile phone bills by half, shorter working days for staff and significantly reducing petrol and car use for unnecessary office visits.

Repsmart has been able to deliver to an extremely smart sales tool that cuts back on unnecessary paper swapping and accumulation, with hardware that can fit in the palm of your hand and valuable information that can be accessed anytime and anywhere.

Repsmart's website is repsmart.com.au

Established in 2004, Repsmart is a web-based, fully integrated wireless sales and reporting system that links the company on-the-road sales representatives with its head office via hand-held computers. The Repsmart technology allows sales representatives to send information about customer orders back to the company for in real time.