The Integrated Digital Environment (IDE) offers possibilities for accessing information in powerful new ways. Although some aspects of the development and implementation of IDE applications are comparable to the traditional client/server models, many aspects are radically different. The addition of internet access provides a whole new realm for the application of advanced graphical user interfaces, wider distribution of data and programs, object oriented development capabilities, multiple database servers and local/wide area networking. The Integrated Digital Environment is a cross-functional integrated digital information infrastructure that supports a DON acquisition program. It makes information readily accessible to those who need it.