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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): March 10, 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 March 10, 1997, 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: March 10, 1997
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
28. Press Release, dated March 10, 1997
TCSI Appoints Lee Lucca As Vice President Of Corporate Affairs
Leading Telecom Software Solutions Provider Selects Key Executive To Help
Manage Migration Towards Product-Focused Business
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For additional information contact:
TCSI Corporation
Investor Inquiries:
Leigh Salvo - (510) 749-8653
Press Inquiries:
Susan Trainer - (510) 837-5503
ALAMEDA, California - March 10, 1997 - TCSI Corporation (Nasdaq: TCSI), a
global provider of software to the telecom industry, today announced it has
hired Lee Lucca as vice president of Corporate Affairs. With more than 15
years of experience in the high-tech industry, Ms. Lucca will be
responsible for TCSI's legal and contractual matters, purchasing,
facilities administration, and information systems. Lucca's appointment
will facilitate the transition of TCSI's administrative and contractual
operations to a more product-centric approach, made on the heels of TCSI's
recent product announcements of SolutionCore, an application development
environment that incorporates key industry standards such as
Telecommunications Management Network (TMN) and CORBA, and SolutionSuites,
software applications designed to enable customers to rapidly deploy and
effectively manage broadband, intelligent network, and digital cellular
networks.
"Lee's highly-developed expertise in the telecom industry will be a
tremendous asset as TCSI seeks to continue the development of relationships
with some of the world's most sophisticated and successful telecom
companies." said Ram Banin, president and chief operating officer, TCSI.
"This announcement demonstrates one of the ways that TCSI is strengthening
its reputation as a premiere software product supplier to the telecom
industry."
Prior to joining TCSI, Lucca was vice president of contractual operations
for Stanford Telecom and deputy general manager for its commercial products
division. Stanford Telecom is a $150 million operation located in
Sunnyvale, California. Lucca has also held management positions at Tiburon
Systems. Among her credits, Lucca received the TWIN award in 1995. This
award is bestowed on women that have made outstanding contributions to
further women's advancements in a corporate environment.
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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.
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 SolutionSuites are
integrated packages of applications to automate the management processes of
Intelligent Network, Broadband, and Digital Cellular services and networks.
SolutionCore, TCSI's industry leading application environment, enables the
rapid development and deployment of advanced element, network, and service
management systems. TCSI also offers SolutionServices, a full range of
services including consulting, customized development, deployment,
maintenance, and training to complement all products.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements as that term
is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from
those projected. Such risks include the timing of significant customer
orders, the relative proportion of services and software licensing fees,
and capital spending patterns of the Company's customers. Further risks
are detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
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