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) incorporated by reference in this
registration statement.
 
                                          ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
 
Los Angeles, California
 
April 8, 1998