UNITED STATES
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): January 27, 2005

Aspect Communications Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

0-18391
(Commission File Number)

California	94-2974062
(State or other jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)

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)

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EXHIBIT 99.1

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

     (a) On January 27, 2005, Aspect Communications Corporation issued a press release of the financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (c) Exhibits.

          99.1 Press Release of Aspect Communications Corporation dated January 27, 2005 (earnings results for fourth quarter and fiscal year 2004) furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of this Report on Form 8-K.

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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.

	Aspect Communications Corporation
Date: January 27, 2005	By:	/s/ Gary E. Barnett
		Gary E. Barnett
		President and Chief Executive Officer

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ASPECT COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit
Number	Description
99.1	Press Release of Aspect Communications Corporation dated January 27, 2005 (earnings results for fourth quarter and fiscal year 2004).