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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 4, 1996
TCSI Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada 0-19377 68-0140975
(State of incorporation) (Commission (IRS Employer
File Number) Identification No.)
2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, California 94704
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (510) 649-3700
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Item 5. Other Events.
On November 4, 1996, TCSI Corporation issued a press release, a
copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 28.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
TCSI Corporation
By: /s/Paul A. Farmer
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Paul A. Farmer
Chief Financial Officer
Date: November 4, 1996
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
28. Press Release, dated November 4, 1996
TCSI AWARDED MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT BY IDC - ONE OF JAPAN'S
LARGEST INTERNATIONAL TELECOM COMPANIES
TCSI PROVIDES LEADING EDGE SOLUTIONS TO GROWING PACIFIC RIM CUSTOMER
BASE
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For additional information contact:
TCSI Corporation
Investor Inquiries:
Leigh Salvo - (510) 649-3800
Press Inquiries:
Susan Trainer - (510) 837-5503
BERKELEY, California - November 4, 1996 - TCSI Corporation (Nasdaq:
TCSI), the global provider of software to the telecom industry, today
announced that it has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by
one of the largest international telecommunications companies in Japan,
International Digital Communications Inc. (IDC). Under the terms of the
contract, TCSI will develop a TMN-based Transmission and Radio
Integrated Management System (TRIM) based on TCSI's flagship software,
Object Services Package (OSP), and provide training and consulting
services to assist IDC in building a state-of-the-art operations center.
Specifically, TCSI will provide the network management infrastructure
software and conduct the system tests and measurements for the new TRIM
system. The project will begin immediately and is expected to be
completed by mid-1998.
IDC operates in over 170 geographic areas around the globe and provides
international telecommunication services such as IDD, high grade leased
circuits, ISDN, VPN, Frame Relay, Internet Gateway services etc. that
are designed to be economical and tailored to meet customer needs. The
new TRIM system will enable IDC to more easily monitor and manage its
international communications infrastructure which includes transmission,
radio, satellite, and submarine equipment. The TRIM system is also
responsible for managing critical operational facilities such as power
supply. Based on object-oriented technology, IDC expects that the new
system will enable it to more quickly deploy new communications services
and change existing services while still maintaining the highest level
of reliability.
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"Since its inception in 1986, IDC has been aggressively building one of
the most sophisticated communications systems in the world to provide
reliable international communications services. We expect that basing
this next generation system on advanced object-oriented, standards-
compliant software technology - such as that provided by TCSI - will
contribute to our new enhanced network operation to be established in
April 1998." said Mr. Yukio Goto, Director, Engineering & Operation
Division of IDC. "IDC is a leader in a marketplace that is highly
competitive and dynamic and has little tolerance for system failure.
This contract demonstrates the confidence communications leaders are
placing in TCSI's software solutions," said Ram Banin, executive vice
president and general manager of TCSI.
TCSI Corporation Products and Services
TCSI provides integrated products and services to many of the world's
largest and most successful telecom companies. TCSI's Solution Suites
are integrated packages of applications to automate the management
processes of Intelligent Network, Broadband, and Digital Cellular
services and networks. Object Services Package (OSP), TCSI's industry
leading frameworks and middleware package, enables the rapid development
and deployment of advanced element, network, and service management
systems. TCSI's software products for the wireless industry include low-
power digital signal processing, digital cellular, and base station
products that substantially improve the performance of wireless networks
and services. TCSI also offers a full range of consulting, customized
development, training and support services to compliment all products.
About TCSI Corporation
TCSI is a leading provider of integrated software products and services
for the global telecom industry. A pioneer in object-oriented
technology, TCSI products and services enable telecom service providers
and equipment manufacturers to rapidly meet the growing demand for
integrated and automated management of a wide range of networks and
services. TCSI serves its customers in offices throughout North
America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim.
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