1 EXHIBIT 23.1 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of Aspect Telecommunications Corporation on Form S-8 of our reports dated January 14, 1997 and March 26, 1997, appearing in and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Aspect Telecommunications Corporation for the year ended December 31, 1996. DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP - ---------------------------- San Jose, California October 13, 1997