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