Exhibit 23.2
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
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We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Keane, Inc. on Form S-3 of our report dated February 28, 1997, on our audits of
the consolidated financial statements of Keane, Inc. as of December 31, 1996 and
1995, and for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, which report is
included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Keane, Inc. for the year ended
December 31, 1996. We also consent to the reference to our firm under the
caption "Experts."

/s/ Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
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Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
Boston, Massachusetts

February 13, 1998