8-K

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

May 4, 2004

Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)

Aspect Communications Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

California
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) 0-18391
(Commission File Number) 94-2974062
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

1320 Ridder Park Drive
San Jose, CA 95131

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, with Zip Code)

(408) 325-2200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure.
	Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
SIGNATURE
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT 99.1

Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure.

     On May 5, 2004 Aspect Communications Corporation issued a press release announcing the departure of Jim Flatley, its president, worldwide sales and services. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

     (c) Exhibits:

99.1 Press Release of Aspect Communications Corporation dated May 5, 2004.

SIGNATURE

     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.

	Aspect Communications Corporation
Date: May 5, 2004	By:	/s/ Gary E. Barnett
		Gary E. Barnett
		President and Chief Executive Officer

ASPECT COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit
Number	Description
99.1	Press Release of Aspect Communications Corporation dated May 5, 2004.

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

ASPECT COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE DEPARTURE

Jim Flatley, President, Worldwide Sales and Services, leaves the company

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 5, 2004 — Aspect Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: ASPT), a leading provider of enterprise customer contact solutions, announced today that Jim Flatley, Aspect’s president, worldwide sales and services has left the company to pursue other interests.

“We thank Jim for his past efforts and wish him well in his new endeavors,” said Gary Barnett, Aspect’s president and chief executive officer.

About Aspect Communications

Aspect Communications Corporation is a leading provider of contact center solutions and services that enable businesses to manage and optimize customer communications. Aspect’s global customer base includes more than two-thirds of the Fortune 50 and leading corporations in a range of industries, including transportation, financial services, insurance, telecommunications, retail and outsourcing, as well as large government agencies. The company’s leadership is based on 18 years of expertise. Aspect is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with 24 offices in 11 countries around the world.

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Aspect, the Aspect logo and the phrases and marks relating to other Aspect products and services discussed in this press release constitute one or both of the following: (1) registered trademarks and/or service marks of Aspect Communications Corporation in the United States and/or other countries or (2) intellectual property subject to protection under common law principles. All other names and marks mentioned in this document are properties of their respective owners.

Contacts:
Gary Wetsel Chief Financial Officer Aspect Communications (408) 325-2008 gary.wetsel@aspect.com	Carrie Kovac Investor Relations Aspect Communications (408) 325-2437 carrie.kovac@aspect.com