Exhibit 10.22

                                              [LOGO OF ASTEA INTERNATIONAL INC.]

                                             December 1, 1999

PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL
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John G. Phillips
109 Forest Trail Drive
Lansdale, PA 19446

Dear Jack:

     As you and I have discussed, in consideration of your tenure with Astea
International Inc. (the "Company") and your agreement to continue your
employment with Company, the Company agrees that if at any time the Company
terminates your employment for any reason other than for "cause" (defined
below), the Company shall pay you the equivalent of six (6) months of your
salary and benefits, to be payable as if you were continuing as an employee.

     "Cause" is defined as conduct, as determined by the Board of Directors,
involving one or more of the following: (i) gross misconduct that is materially
injurious to the Company; or (ii) the commission of an act of embezzlement,
fraud or deliberate disregard for the rules or policies of the Company which
results in material economic loss, damage or injury to the Company; or (iii) the
unauthorized disclosure of any trade secret or confidential information of the
Company; or (iv) the commission of an act that induces any customer or
prospective customer of the Company to break a contract with the Company or to
decline to do business with the Company; or (v) your conviction of a felony
involving any financial impropriety or which would materially interfere with
your ability to perform your duties or would otherwise be injurious to the
Company; or (vi) your failure to perform in a material respect your employment
obligations without good reason.  In making such determination, the Board of
Directors shall act fairly and in utmost good faith.  If your employment is
terminated for cause, you will be notified of this at the time of termination.

If this is consistent with your understanding of our agreement, please indicate
this by signing below.

                                    Very truly yours,


                                    Bruce R. Rusch
                                    Chief Executive Officer

AGREED TO:
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John G. Phillips