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):  February 20, 2003




    ARI Network Services, Inc.    

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



   Wisconsin   
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

 0-19608 
(Commission
File Number)

 39-1388360 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)




11425 West Lake Park Drive, Suite 900
          Milwaukee, Wisconsin          
(Address of principal executive offices)

 53224 
(Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (414) 973-4300










Item 7.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.


(c)

Exhibits


This exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 12 and shall not be deemed to be "filed".


Exhibit No.

Description


    99.1

Press Release dated February 20, 2003.



Item 12.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.


On February 20, 2003, ARI Network Services, Inc. issued a press release announcing its fiscal 2003 second quarter financial results.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.



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.



Dated:  February 20, 2003

ARI NETWORK SERVICES, INC.




By:  /s/ Brian E. Dearing


Brian E. Dearing

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer




EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.

Description


99.1

Press Release dated February 20, 2003.