Exhibit 23 Consent of Independent Auditors We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-08987) pertaining to the 1992 Equity Incentive Plan of our report dated October 26, 1998 with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Kronos Incorporated included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended September 30, 1998. ERNST & YOUNG LLP Boston, Massachusetts December 8, 1998