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Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
(Form S-8 No. 333-58841; Form S-8 No. 333-02391; Form S-8 No. 333-00032; Form
S-8 No. 333-67055; Form S-8 No. 333-20229; Form S-8 No. 333-58843; Form S-8 No.
333-32140; Form S-8 No. 333-37894; Form S-8 No. 333-01528; Form S-8 No.
333-30871; Form S-8 No. 333-58845; and Form S-3 No. 333-30232) of Vertex
Interactive, Inc. of our report dated December 15, 2000, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and schedule of Vertex Interactive, Inc.
included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended September 30,
2000.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
MetroPark, New Jersey
December 15, 2000
