Exhibit 23.1


                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

         As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorpation
by reference in this registration statement of our reports dated January 31,
2000 included in Bluestone Software, Inc's Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1999 and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.

                                  /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP



Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March  20, 2000