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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)December 15, 1997
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.)
1080 Marina Village Parkway, Alameda, California 94501
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (510) 749-8500
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Item 5. Other Events.
On December 15, 1997, TCSI Corporation issued a press release, a
copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 20.
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/Arthur H. Wilder
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Arthur H. Wilder
Vice President, Finance and Administration,
and Chief Financial Officer
Date: December 15, 1997
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
20. Press Release, dated December 15, 1997
NEC and TCSI Announce New Venture
NEC and TCSI Open Facility to Develop Telecom Network Management Solutions
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NEC and TCSI Announce New Venture
NEC and TCSI Open Facility to Develop Telecom Network Management Solutions
Yokohama, Japan - December 15, 1997 - At a formal ceremony on December 9th,
NEC and TCSI Corporation (Nasdaq: TCSI) announced the creation of a long-
term technology partnership and the opening of a joint Development Facility
in Japan. NEC is the largest manufacturer of telecommunications equipment
in Japan and TCSI Corporation is a leading global provider of software to
the telecom industry. NEC is one of TCSI's largest and most valued
customers.
This venture brings together world-class telecom software and equipment
expertise to more effectively deliver telecom network solutions to NEC's
customers worldwide. This is the culmination of a relationship between the
two companies that dates back over five years and spans several successful
joint projects.
Under the terms of this agreement, NEC's Communications Controls Systems
Division will receive a special, unlimited license for SolutionCore TM,
TCSI's telecommunications systems development platform. The two companies
will also open a facility staffed with TCSI SolutionCore experts that will
provide NEC engineers with support, training and software engineering
services. This facility will have all the resources and technology
necessary to support over 100 engineers. The parties declined to quote
projected revenue from this effort, but expect it to be of significant
financial value for both NEC and TCSI.
NEC chose SolutionCore over other platforms after successfully developing
and deploying network management solutions built jointly with TCSI (using
SolutionCore and NEC equipment). Successful real-world experience with the
platform paved the way for this agreement. "TCSI has demonstrated a
commitment to work together with NEC to successfully develop and deploy
systems that meet our customer's needs," said Mr. Naotake Takatsukasa,
General Manager of NEC's Communications Controls System Division. "We
choose to work with TCSI because of their world-class software platform,
SolutionCore, and their expertise in building systems for the
telecommunications market."
TCSI created SolutionCore and continuously refines it with a sole focus on
the needs of large telecom systems developers. It allows firms like NEC to
develop quality network management solutions efficiently. "TCSI
understands what it takes to build scalable, flexible, fully distributed,
network management systems. Our business strategy is to transfer our
unique systems building expertise to our partners so they can become
self-sufficient in using our field-proven products to deliver timely, robust
solutions to their customers. We are very proud of NEC's confidence in TCSI
and we are fully committed to their success," said Ram Banin, president and
chief executive officer of TCSI.
TCSI Corporation Product and Services
TCSI provides integrated products and services to many of the world largest
and most successful telecom companies. SolutionCoreTM, TCSI's industry-
leading application environment (scalable, full featured, TMN and CORBA
compliant) enables the rapid development and deployment of advanced
element, network, and services management systems. TCSI offers
SolutionServicesTM, a full range of services including consulting,
customized development, deployment, maintenance, and training. TCSI's
SolutionSuitesTM are integrated packages of applications components to
automate the management processes of Intelligent Network, Broadband, and
Digital Cellular services and networks.
About TCSI Corporation
TCSI is a leading provider of integrated software products and services for
the global telecom industry. A recognized innovator 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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