EXHIBIT 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos.
333-23681, 333-76629, 333-88359, and 333-73260 on Forms S-8 of our report dated
March 10, 2004, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Sykes
Enterprises, Incorporated for the year ended December 31, 2003.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Tampa, Florida

March 10, 2004