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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): February 18, 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 February 18, 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: February 18, 1997
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
28. Press Release, dated February 18, 1997
TCSI ANNOUNCES SOLUTIONSUITESTM-THE INDUSTRY'S FIRST COMPREHENSIVE SET OF
FIELD-PROVEN, STANDARDS-BASED, TELECOM MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS
FIRST APPLICATION IN FAMILY IS BROADBAND SOLUTIONSUITE -- LOWERING COSTS
AND TECHNOLOGY BARRIERS ASSOCIATED WITH RAPIDLY INTRODUCING SERVICES
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For additional information contact:
TCSI Corporation
Investor Inquiries:
Leigh Salvo - (510) 749-8653
Press Inquiries:
Susan Trainer - (510) 837-5503
TCSI ANNOUNCES SOLUTIONSUITESTM-THE INDUSTRY'S FIRST COMPREHENSIVE SET OF
FIELD-PROVEN, STANDARDS-BASED, TELECOM MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS
FIRST APPLICATION IN FAMILY IS BROADBAND SOLUTIONSUITE -- LOWERING COSTS
AND TECHNOLOGY BARRIERS ASSOCIATED WITH RAPIDLY INTRODUCING SERVICES
ALAMEDA, California - February 18, 1997 - TCSI Corporation (Nasdaq: TCSI),
a global provider of software to the telecom industry, today announced its
new SolutionSuitesTM product family. The new product family is a suite of
software products and services that combine TCSI's application software,
tools, and expertise to integrate and automate a range of telecom industry
processes. SolutionSuites are designed to enable customers to more
effectively manage and more rapidly deploy new service offerings in the
Broadband, Intelligent Network, and Digital Cellular areas. The first
SolutionSuite product, the Broadband SolutionSuite, is currently in beta
testing with a US Regional Bell Operating Company, and is expected to be
generally available in 1997.
The SolutionSuites product family is modeled after the Network Management
Forum's Integrated Service Management approach, which emphasizes
interoperability between management systems to increase the efficiency and
competitiveness of service providers. SolutionSuites are built with TCSI's
enabling technology, SolutionCore, object-oriented software that
incorporates key industry standards such as Telecommunications Management
Network (TMN) and CORBA. By leveraging SolutionCore, SolutionSuites also
inherit high performance, scalability and sophisticated interoperability
characteristics.
"SolutionSuites are designed for today's highly competitive telecom market
where service providers are looking to rapidly deploy new telecom services
and cut operating costs. This is the industry's first set of integrated,
standards-based, plug-and-play applications designed to dramatically reduce
the time and costs associated with developing new network and service
management systems," said Ram Banin, president and chief operating officer
of TCSI. "We are confident that this approach of simplifying network
management development will enable our customers -- including some of the
largest telecommunications companies in the world -- to improve service
management and compete more effectively."
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"The rapid growth in Broadband networking combined with TCSI's existing
expertise should provide a significant market opportunity for TCSI to
deliver the Broadband SolutionSuite," said Keith Willetts, senior vice
president of TCSI Corporation. "To further capitalize on new market
opportunities, we expect to announce companion SolutionSuite products for
Intelligent Networks and Digital Cellular Networks (GSM and PCS) later this
year."
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The first of the SolutionSuites to be introduced is the Broadband
SolutionSuite. It enables service providers to achieve the highest levels
of service and performance in their SONET or SDH-based broadband networks
by implementing an integrated management platform to observe and control an
entire multi-domain broadband network. The Broadband SolutionSuite is
comprised of application modules which include Inter-Domain Management,
Domain Management, and Element Management applications. These modules
support broadband domains including SONET, SDH, Digital Crossconnect
Systems (DCS), and Next Generation Digital Loop Carriers (NGDLC).
Following are the specific features and benefits associated with TCSI's
Broadband SolutionSuite Modules:
* Supports in excess of 50,000 network elements and up to 1,000 users;
* Enables management functions, such as network element backup, to
operate uniformly across all technologies and network element types;
* Supports both basic broadband network architectures such as inter-
connected chains and rings, and complex broadband architectures
including overlay rings and dual-ring interworking.
* Reduces hardware and training costs and provides more control over
network resources through the use of a common platform;
* Facilitates the creation of telecom services in minutes instead of
weeks or months through real-time activation of high-value services;
* Provides an interface to legacy provisioning and workflow systems,
enabling automated flow-through service activation and reducing time
to activate orders;
* Maximizes accuracy of the network element database through auto-
discovery and database audit features;
* Provides physical monitoring and control of a network domain's
configuration, fault, performance and security management;
* Supports TMN and CORBA standards within a multi-layered network to
enable the unbundling of systems and services, and provide for easy
expansion and growth;
* Features very high reliability, availability and security that is
based on successful, field-proven applications; and
* Accompanied by a comprehensive suite of business services including
customized design and development, installation, training, and
maintenance services.
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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.
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 a full range of Professional 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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