"Access 2003 supports a variety of data formats, including Extensible Markup Language (XML), OLE, Open Database Connectivity (ODBC), and Microsoft Windows® SharePoint™ Services.
"Link tables so that you can access data from multiple databases at one time in Access 2003 forms, reports, and data-access pages.
"Incorporate SQL Server data into your Access 2003 solutions."
More info at: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010857911033.aspx