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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)December 9, 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 9, 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
    -----------------
Arthur H. Wilder
Vice President, Finance and Administration,
and Chief Financial Officer

Date: December 9, 1997

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                            INDEX TO EXHIBITS

20.  Press Release, dated December 9, 1997

           TCSI HIRES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

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For additional information contact:
  Leigh Salvo
  TCSI Corporation
  (510)     749-8653
  lsalvo@tcsi.com

           TCSI HIRES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
                                     
ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA - December 9, 1997 - TCSI Corporation (Nasdaq: TCSI), a
leading  global  provider  of  software  to  the  telecom  industry,  today
announced that Cheng Liu has joined TCSI's operating team as vice president
of  product  development. Mr. Liu brings to TCSI  more  than  20  years  of
telecom  experience  with BellCore and Bell Laboratories  delivering  large
scale  operational support systems to many of the regional  bell  operating
companies (RBOCs).

Cheng  Liu  has  extensive  experience in management,  operations,  product
development,  and strategic planning in the software development  industry.
He  has  directed  the  development of a number of key  revenue  generating
systems,  including  network database management  and  intelligent  network
services  for many RBOCs. In addition, he directed software development  in
fraud   control,   network   administration  and   management,   negotiated
partnership agreements and implemented an ISO 9001 quality process.

"Our  goal  is  to offer our customers value-priced, customizable  products
that  reduce the time to market for their products and services," said  Ram
Banin,  president  and chief executive officer, TCSI. "To  facilitate  this
strategy,  we  needed a skilled professional to lead our team  of  talented
engineers and continue building an organization that delivers high  quality
products  that meet our telecom customers specific needs. We are especially
pleased  that  Cheng accepted our offer as he brings not only vast  telecom
experience to TCSI, but he has worked on projects that are directly related
to TCSI's core business of network and service management systems."

TCSI Corporation Product and Services
TCSI provides integrated products and services to many of the world largest
and  most  successful telecom companies.  TCSI offers SolutionServicesTM,  a
full  range  of  services  including  consulting,  customized  development,
deployment,  maintenance,  and training.  SolutionCoreTM,  TCSI's  industry-
leading   application  environment,  enables  the  rapid  development   and
deployment  of advanced element, network, and services management  systems.
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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                    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)December 9, 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
2

Item 5.  Other Events.

         On December 9, 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
    -----------------
Arthur H. Wilder
Vice President, Finance and Administration,
and Chief Financial Officer

Date: December 9, 1997
3

                            INDEX TO EXHIBITS

20.  Press Release, dated December 9, 1997

           TCSI HIRES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
4
For additional information contact:
  Leigh Salvo
  TCSI Corporation
  (510)     749-8653
  lsalvo@tcsi.com

           TCSI HIRES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
                                     
ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA - December 9, 1997 - TCSI Corporation (Nasdaq: TCSI), a
leading  global  provider  of  software  to  the  telecom  industry,  today
announced that Cheng Liu has joined TCSI's operating team as vice president
of  product  development. Mr. Liu brings to TCSI  more  than  20  years  of
telecom  experience  with BellCore and Bell Laboratories  delivering  large
scale  operational support systems to many of the regional  bell  operating
companies (RBOCs).

Cheng  Liu  has  extensive  experience in management,  operations,  product
development,  and strategic planning in the software development  industry.
He  has  directed  the  development of a number of key  revenue  generating
systems,  including  network database management  and  intelligent  network
services  for many RBOCs. In addition, he directed software development  in
fraud   control,   network   administration  and   management,   negotiated
partnership agreements and implemented an ISO 9001 quality process.

"Our  goal  is  to offer our customers value-priced, customizable  products
that  reduce the time to market for their products and services," said  Ram
Banin,  president  and chief executive officer, TCSI. "To  facilitate  this
strategy,  we  needed a skilled professional to lead our team  of  talented
engineers and continue building an organization that delivers high  quality
products  that meet our telecom customers specific needs. We are especially
pleased  that  Cheng accepted our offer as he brings not only vast  telecom
experience to TCSI, but he has worked on projects that are directly related
to TCSI's core business of network and service management systems."

TCSI Corporation Product and Services
TCSI provides integrated products and services to many of the world largest
and  most  successful telecom companies.  TCSI offers SolutionServicesTM,  a
full  range  of  services  including  consulting,  customized  development,
deployment,  maintenance,  and training.  SolutionCoreTM,  TCSI's  industry-
leading   application  environment,  enables  the  rapid  development   and
deployment  of advanced element, network, and services management  systems.
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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