Exhibit 23.2
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
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We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Amendment No. 1 to the
Registration Statement of Keane, Inc. on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-46329)
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
    
March 13, 1998