Popular reporting and analysis software for Windows from Business Objects that is used to retrieve data from more than 30 types of databases. Using various Web options, queries and reports can be made via a Web browser. Crystal Reports functionality can also be added to proprietary programs written in languages such as C, C++, J++, Delphi and Visual Basic. Crystal Reports was originally a product from Crystal Decisions (formerly known as Seagate Software) and was acquired by Business Objects in 2003.
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