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Exhibit 23.4
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our reports dated March 24, 2000 (except Note 8, as to which the date is
June 16, 2000), with respect to the consolidated financial statements of
GemStone Systems, Inc. included in the Registration Statement (Form F-4 No.
333-37780) and related Prospectus of BROKAT Aktiengesellschaft dated July 17,
2000.
Ernst & Young LLP
Walnut Creek, California
August 18, 2000
