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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1

                          CONSENT OF GRANT THORNTON LLP


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              CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

We have issued our reports dated September 11, 1997 accompanying the
consolidated financial statements and schedule of ABR Information Services,
Inc. that are included in or incorporated by reference in the Company's Form
10-K for the year ended July 31, 1997. We hereby consent to the incorporation
by reference of said reports in the Registration Statements of ABR Information
Services, Inc. on Forms S-8 (File No. 33-86520 and 333-17195, effective
November 18, 1994 and December 3, 1996, respectively).



                                    /S/ GRANT THORNTON LLP
                                    GRANT THORNTON LLP

Tampa, Florida
October 14, 1997