EX-23.1 2 a06-14675_1ex23d1.htm EX-23

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-44533) pertaining to the Forgent Networks 401(k) Plan of our report dated June 26, 2006, with respect to the financial statements and supplemental schedules of the Forgent Networks 401(k) Plan included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31, 2005.

Austin, TX
July 26, 2006		/s/ Ernst & Young, LLP