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 Earliest Event Reported: March 28, 2003 USDATA Corporation (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) DELAWARE 000-25936 75-2405152 --------------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------ (State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.) 2435 N. Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 75080 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (972) 680-9700 ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE The following information is being provided under Item 12: On March 28, 2003, USDATA Corporation, a Delaware corporation, issued a Press Release announcing operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2002. The information contained in the Press Release dated March 28,2003, is incorporated herein by reference and attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. 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, thereunto duly authorized. Dated: March 31, 2003 USDATA CORPORATION By: /s/ Jennifer P. Dooley ------------------------------ Name: Jennifer P. Dooley Title: Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Document 99.1 Press Release dated March 28, 2003