<PAGE> 1

                    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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 1996

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                            INDEX TO EXHIBITS

28.  Press Release, dated November 4, 1996

    TCSI AWARDED MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT BY  IDC - ONE OF JAPAN'S
                  LARGEST INTERNATIONAL TELECOM COMPANIES

   TCSI PROVIDES LEADING EDGE SOLUTIONS TO GROWING PACIFIC RIM CUSTOMER
                                   BASE

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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 4, 1996 - TCSI  Corporation  (Nasdaq:
TCSI),  the  global provider of software to the telecom industry,  today
announced  that it has been awarded a multi-million dollar  contract  by
one  of the largest international telecommunications companies in Japan,
International Digital Communications Inc. (IDC).  Under the terms of the
contract,   TCSI  will  develop  a  TMN-based  Transmission  and   Radio
Integrated  Management System (TRIM) based on TCSI's flagship  software,
Object  Services  Package  (OSP), and provide  training  and  consulting
services to assist IDC in building a state-of-the-art operations center.
Specifically,  TCSI  will provide the network management  infrastructure
software and conduct the system tests and measurements for the new  TRIM
system.   The  project  will begin immediately and  is  expected  to  be
completed by mid-1998.

IDC  operates in over 170 geographic areas around the globe and provides
international telecommunication services such as IDD, high grade  leased
circuits,  ISDN, VPN, Frame Relay, Internet Gateway services  etc.  that
are  designed to be economical and tailored to meet customer needs.  The
new  TRIM  system will enable IDC to more easily monitor and manage  its
international communications infrastructure which includes transmission,
radio,  satellite,  and submarine equipment.  The TRIM  system  is  also
responsible for managing critical operational facilities such  as  power
supply.   Based on object-oriented technology, IDC expects that the  new
system will enable it to more quickly deploy new communications services
and  change existing services while still maintaining the highest  level
of reliability.

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"Since its inception in 1986, IDC has been aggressively building one  of
the  most  sophisticated communications systems in the world to  provide
reliable  international communications services.  We expect that  basing
this  next  generation  system  on advanced object-oriented,  standards-
compliant  software technology - such as that provided by  TCSI  -  will
contribute  to  our new enhanced network operation to be established  in
April  1998."  said  Mr. Yukio Goto, Director, Engineering  &  Operation
Division  of  IDC.   "IDC is a leader in a marketplace  that  is  highly
competitive  and  dynamic and has little tolerance for  system  failure.
This  contract  demonstrates the confidence communications  leaders  are
placing  in  TCSI's software solutions," said Ram Banin, executive  vice
president and general manager of TCSI.

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  industry
leading frameworks and middleware package, enables the rapid development
and  deployment  of  advanced element, network, and  service  management
systems. TCSI's software products for the wireless industry include low-
power  digital  signal processing, digital cellular,  and  base  station
products that substantially improve the performance of wireless networks
and  services.  TCSI also offers a full range of consulting,  customized
development, training and support services to compliment all products.

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.

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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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 1996
3

                            INDEX TO EXHIBITS

28.  Press Release, dated November 4, 1996

    TCSI AWARDED MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT BY  IDC - ONE OF JAPAN'S
                  LARGEST INTERNATIONAL TELECOM COMPANIES

   TCSI PROVIDES LEADING EDGE SOLUTIONS TO GROWING PACIFIC RIM CUSTOMER
                                   BASE
4

For additional information contact:

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

BERKELEY,  California  -  November 4, 1996 - TCSI  Corporation  (Nasdaq:
TCSI),  the  global provider of software to the telecom industry,  today
announced  that it has been awarded a multi-million dollar  contract  by
one  of the largest international telecommunications companies in Japan,
International Digital Communications Inc. (IDC).  Under the terms of the
contract,   TCSI  will  develop  a  TMN-based  Transmission  and   Radio
Integrated  Management System (TRIM) based on TCSI's flagship  software,
Object  Services  Package  (OSP), and provide  training  and  consulting
services to assist IDC in building a state-of-the-art operations center.
Specifically,  TCSI  will provide the network management  infrastructure
software and conduct the system tests and measurements for the new  TRIM
system.   The  project  will begin immediately and  is  expected  to  be
completed by mid-1998.

IDC  operates in over 170 geographic areas around the globe and provides
international telecommunication services such as IDD, high grade  leased
circuits,  ISDN, VPN, Frame Relay, Internet Gateway services  etc.  that
are  designed to be economical and tailored to meet customer needs.  The
new  TRIM  system will enable IDC to more easily monitor and manage  its
international communications infrastructure which includes transmission,
radio,  satellite,  and submarine equipment.  The TRIM  system  is  also
responsible for managing critical operational facilities such  as  power
supply.   Based on object-oriented technology, IDC expects that the  new
system will enable it to more quickly deploy new communications services
and  change existing services while still maintaining the highest  level
of reliability.
5

"Since its inception in 1986, IDC has been aggressively building one  of
the  most  sophisticated communications systems in the world to  provide
reliable  international communications services.  We expect that  basing
this  next  generation  system  on advanced object-oriented,  standards-
compliant  software technology - such as that provided by  TCSI  -  will
contribute  to  our new enhanced network operation to be established  in
April  1998."  said  Mr. Yukio Goto, Director, Engineering  &  Operation
Division  of  IDC.   "IDC is a leader in a marketplace  that  is  highly
competitive  and  dynamic and has little tolerance for  system  failure.
This  contract  demonstrates the confidence communications  leaders  are
placing  in  TCSI's software solutions," said Ram Banin, executive  vice
president and general manager of TCSI.

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  industry
leading frameworks and middleware package, enables the rapid development
and  deployment  of  advanced element, network, and  service  management
systems. TCSI's software products for the wireless industry include low-
power  digital  signal processing, digital cellular,  and  base  station
products that substantially improve the performance of wireless networks
and  services.  TCSI also offers a full range of consulting,  customized
development, training and support services to compliment all products.

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.

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