EXHIBIT 23.1
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                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-39627 and No. 33-65786 of Datawatch Corporation on Form S-8 of our report
dated November 10, 2000 (December 22, 2000 as to Note 8) appearing in the Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Datawatch Corporation for the year ended September 30,
2000.



/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
December 29, 2000