Exhibit 23.2 ------- ---- CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS - ---------------------------------- 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. - ---------------------------- Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. Boston, Massachusetts March 13, 1998