CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS




As independent  public  accountants,  we hereby consent to the  incorporation by
reference  in this  Registration  Statement  (Registration  Statement  File  No.
33-79794)  of  our  reports   dated  April  14,  1995,   included  in  Excalibur
technologies Corporation's Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 1995, and to
all references to our Firm included in this Registration Statement.


                                          ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

San Diego, California
November 13, 1995