Exhibit 23.1


                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS




As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated June 14, 1995
included in Norstan, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 1995, and to
all references to our Firm included in this registration statement.


                                              ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Minneapolis, Minnesota
  September 27, 1995

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