The Actuate Information Object Designer is a development environment created by Actuate Corporation. The tool is use for end-user querying and viewing of enterprise data. It integrates and pulls heterogeneous data from multiple data sources specified. The product features control over enterprise data access. Developers are entitled to flexible and pre-designed data sets, explicit query definitions and role-based access control. The Information Object designer also allows flexibility and power for meeting business demands. This is made possible through data access flexibility, support for multiple data sources, visual development environment and object-oriented architecture. Using the Information Object Designer helps meet end-user needs while cutting costs. Basic system requirements include Pentium 300 or higher processor, 55 MB of RAM, 175 MB of disk space and a display of VGA 800x600 (256 colors). The product is available on Windows 98 second edition, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP Pro.