EXHIBIT 23.1 [Letterhead of Deloitte & Touche] CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement on Form S-8 of Simware Inc. of our report dated May 27, 1999 on our audit of the consolidated financial statements of Simware Inc. which is included in the Annual Report on Form 20-F of Simware Inc. for the fiscal year ended April 30, 1999. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE DELOITTE & TOUCHE Chartered Accountants Ottawa, Ontario November 8, 1999