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                    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                          Washington, D.C. 20549

                  -------------------------------------

                                 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 26, 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 26, 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
    -----------------
Paul A. Farmer
Chief Financial Officer

Date: November 26, 1996

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                            INDEX TO EXHIBITS

28.  Press Release, dated November 26, 1996

     TCSI Gains Endorsement of NEC Corporation
     For Its Telecom Network Management Solutions
                                     
     Largest Computer and Communications Manufacturer in Japan
     Approves Use of TCSI's Software in Multiple Solutions Worldwide

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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 26, 1996 - TCSI Corporation (Nasdaq: TCSI),
a global provider of software to the telecom industry, today announced that
NEC Corporation (NEC), the largest computer and communications manufacturer
in Japan, has agreed to endorse the use of TCSI's primary software product,
OSP, to build state-of-the-art, integrated network management and telecom
operational systems for many of its customers worldwide.  Through its
subsidiary, NEC America, Inc. (NECAM), these solutions will be built for
NEC, as well as some of the largest and most successful Japanese telecom
carriers.

NEC will use its new network management systems to complete a wide range of
systems within NEC's Control Systems Operation Unit and Switching Software
Engineering Division in Japan.  By leveraging the qualities inherent in
TCSI's OSP such as scalability, reliability, and re-use, NEC can more
quickly and efficiently develop network management systems that will manage
an entire range of critical telecom business applications.  These
applications will range from systems to monitor the network equipment
responsible for transferring communications to systems for the operational
elements associated with a telecommunications plant, such as security and
power.  NEC NMS will employ the Network Management Forum's defined TMN
standard to ensure interconnections between NEC and third party systems.

"NEC's vision is to develop a communications network that essentially links
the world into a single global village.  To address the multimedia
challenges associated with this level of global communications, we must
continue to offer state-of-the-art telecom products that are supported by
strong network management solutions," said an NEC Corporation spokesperson.
"TCSI's experience and TMN-compliant, object-oriented products are
synergistic with and supportive of this vision.

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"The support and confidence of NEC and its subsidiary, NECAM is very
important to TCSI.  These relationships support our strategy to become a
global leader in telecom software solutions," said Ram Banin, executive
vice president, TCSI.  "TCSI will continue to focus on providing advanced
software solutions that help reduce operators' costs and speed time-to-
market for new services."

NEC Corporation
NEC, based in Japan, is a global leader in computers, communications and
semiconductor products. In fiscal 1995, NEC reported net sales of $43
billion with 151,000 employees worldwide. NEC manufactures over 15,000
items to meet diverse customer needs in 159 countries. NEC operates 84
plants in 18 countries and maintains over 400 marketing, service and
research facilities in 23 countries.

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 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 leading frameworks and middleware
package, enables the rapid development and deployment of advanced element,
network, and service management systems.  TCSI also offers a full range of
consulting, customized development, training and support services to
complement its products.

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                    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                          Washington, D.C. 20549

                  -------------------------------------

                                 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 26, 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
2

Item 5.  Other Events.

         On November 26, 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
    -----------------
Paul A. Farmer
Chief Financial Officer

Date: November 26, 1996
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                            INDEX TO EXHIBITS

28.  Press Release, dated November 26, 1996

     TCSI Gains Endorsement of NEC Corporation
     For Its Telecom Network Management Solutions
                                     
     Largest Computer and Communications Manufacturer in Japan
     Approves Use of TCSI's Software in Multiple Solutions Worldwide
4

For additional information contact:

TCSI Corporation
     Investor Inquiries:
          Leigh Salvo - (510) 649-3800
     Press Inquiries:
          Susan Trainer - (510) 837-5503

BERKELEY, California - November 26, 1996 - TCSI Corporation (Nasdaq: TCSI),
a global provider of software to the telecom industry, today announced that
NEC Corporation (NEC), the largest computer and communications manufacturer
in Japan, has agreed to endorse the use of TCSI's primary software product,
OSP, to build state-of-the-art, integrated network management and telecom
operational systems for many of its customers worldwide.  Through its
subsidiary, NEC America, Inc. (NECAM), these solutions will be built for
NEC, as well as some of the largest and most successful Japanese telecom
carriers.

NEC will use its new network management systems to complete a wide range of
systems within NEC's Control Systems Operation Unit and Switching Software
Engineering Division in Japan.  By leveraging the qualities inherent in
TCSI's OSP such as scalability, reliability, and re-use, NEC can more
quickly and efficiently develop network management systems that will manage
an entire range of critical telecom business applications.  These
applications will range from systems to monitor the network equipment
responsible for transferring communications to systems for the operational
elements associated with a telecommunications plant, such as security and
power.  NEC NMS will employ the Network Management Forum's defined TMN
standard to ensure interconnections between NEC and third party systems.

"NEC's vision is to develop a communications network that essentially links
the world into a single global village.  To address the multimedia
challenges associated with this level of global communications, we must
continue to offer state-of-the-art telecom products that are supported by
strong network management solutions," said an NEC Corporation spokesperson.
"TCSI's experience and TMN-compliant, object-oriented products are
synergistic with and supportive of this vision.
5

"The support and confidence of NEC and its subsidiary, NECAM is very
important to TCSI.  These relationships support our strategy to become a
global leader in telecom software solutions," said Ram Banin, executive
vice president, TCSI.  "TCSI will continue to focus on providing advanced
software solutions that help reduce operators' costs and speed time-to-
market for new services."

NEC Corporation
NEC, based in Japan, is a global leader in computers, communications and
semiconductor products. In fiscal 1995, NEC reported net sales of $43
billion with 151,000 employees worldwide. NEC manufactures over 15,000
items to meet diverse customer needs in 159 countries. NEC operates 84
plants in 18 countries and maintains over 400 marketing, service and
research facilities in 23 countries.

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 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 leading frameworks and middleware
package, enables the rapid development and deployment of advanced element,
network, and service management systems.  TCSI also offers a full range of
consulting, customized development, training and support services to
complement its products.

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