EXHIBIT 23.1


                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

     As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our
report dated February 10, 2000 for Predictive Systems, Inc. and to all
references to our Firm, included in or made a part of this Registration
Statement.


                                        /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
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                                        Arthur Andersen LLP

New York, New York
March 2, 2000