EXHIBIT 23.1
 
                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
To CUMETRIX DATA SYSTEMS CORP.:
 
    As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our
report (and to all references to our Firm) included in or made a part of this
registration statement.
 
                                          ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
 
Los Angeles, California
 
   
April 3, 1998