EXHIBIT 23.1


             CONSENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this  Registration  Statement on
Form S-8 of our  report  dated July 9, 1999,  with  respect to the  consolidated
financial  statements  and  schedule  of Pivotal  Corporation,  included  in the
Registration  Statement on Form F-1, as amended,  filed with the  Securities and
Exchange Commission.



/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
June 22, 2000