EXHIBIT 23(1)



                  CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by 
reference in this registration statement of our report dated June 12, 1998 
included in Norstan, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 1998 and 
to all references to our Firm included in this registration statement.


                                              ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota
    November 25, 1998


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