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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
Chief Financial Officer

Date: December 9, 1997

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                            INDEX TO EXHIBITS

20.  Press Release, dated December 9, 1997

                TCSI Announces New Chief Financial Officer

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For additional information contact:
  Leigh Salvo
  TCSI Corporation
  (510)     749-8653
  lsalvo@tcsi.com
  
                TCSI Announces New Chief Financial Officer
                                     
ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA - December 9, 1997 - TCSI Corporation (Nasdaq: TCSI), a
leading global provider of software to the telecom industry announced today
that  Art  Wilder  has joined the TCSI operating team  as  Vice  President,
Finance  and Administration, and Chief Financial Officer.   Mr. Wilder  has
more  than 30 years of professional experience, including the last 20 years
spent  in  key  senior management roles in the areas of  finance,  investor
relations,  and  operations.  His experience ranges  from  large  corporate
environments to small high tech organizations, both public and private.

Prior  to  joining  TCSI, Mr. Wilder operated his own financial  consulting
practice in the San Francisco Bay area.  Previously, he spent more  than  7
years  with Flow Industries Inc. and its affiliated companies near Seattle,
Washington.  Initially, Mr. Wilder served as chief financial officer of the
parent  company and its pre-public subsidiary companies.  He  later  became
executive  vice  president  and then president of  FloWind  Corporation,  a
subsidiary of Flow Industries Inc.  Mr. Wilder holds a BA and MBA from  San
Jose State University.

"TCSI  sought  an individual that could bring both financial expertise  and
operational  experience  to  this key management  role,"  said  Ram  Banin,
president and chief executive officer of TCSI.  "Art's background  includes
this  unique blend of hands-on business experience and strategic  financial
leadership.  Additionally, he comes to TCSI with a reputation as  a  strong
team player and skillful manager... both traits valued highly at TCSI. We are
very pleased that Art has made the decision to join us."

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
Chief Financial Officer

Date: December 9, 1997
3

                            INDEX TO EXHIBITS

20.  Press Release, dated December 9, 1997

                TCSI Announces New Chief Financial Officer
4
For additional information contact:
  Leigh Salvo
  TCSI Corporation
  (510)     749-8653
  lsalvo@tcsi.com
  
                TCSI Announces New Chief Financial Officer
                                     
ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA - December 9, 1997 - TCSI Corporation (Nasdaq: TCSI), a
leading global provider of software to the telecom industry announced today
that  Art  Wilder  has joined the TCSI operating team  as  Vice  President,
Finance  and Administration, and Chief Financial Officer.   Mr. Wilder  has
more  than 30 years of professional experience, including the last 20 years
spent  in  key  senior management roles in the areas of  finance,  investor
relations,  and  operations.  His experience ranges  from  large  corporate
environments to small high tech organizations, both public and private.

Prior  to  joining  TCSI, Mr. Wilder operated his own financial  consulting
practice in the San Francisco Bay area.  Previously, he spent more  than  7
years  with Flow Industries Inc. and its affiliated companies near Seattle,
Washington.  Initially, Mr. Wilder served as chief financial officer of the
parent  company and its pre-public subsidiary companies.  He  later  became
executive  vice  president  and then president of  FloWind  Corporation,  a
subsidiary of Flow Industries Inc.  Mr. Wilder holds a BA and MBA from  San
Jose State University.

"TCSI  sought  an individual that could bring both financial expertise  and
operational  experience  to  this key management  role,"  said  Ram  Banin,
president and chief executive officer of TCSI.  "Art's background  includes
this  unique blend of hands-on business experience and strategic  financial
leadership.  Additionally, he comes to TCSI with a reputation as  a  strong
team player and skillful manager... both traits valued highly at TCSI. We are
very pleased that Art has made the decision to join us."

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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