1. Introduction to ps-locale-ar_YE-11.5.1.8000-1.cop.sgn
ps-locale-ar_YE-11.5.1.8000-1.cop.sgn is Cisco’s official right-to-left (RTL) Arabic localization package tailored for Yemeni enterprise collaboration environments. This digitally signed COP file enables full UI adaptation across Cisco Webex Control Hub and Unified Communications Manager deployments, complying with Yemen’s National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) regulations for Arabic language support in critical infrastructure systems.
The package implements ISO 15924 Arabic script standards and Yemen-specific Hijri/Gregorian calendar synchronization. Key technical specifications include:
- Version: 11.5(1)
- Release Date: April 2025 (aligned with Cisco’s Middle East localization roadmap)
- Compatibility: Cisco Meeting Server 4.2+, Webex Hybrid Secure Edition
- File Size: 31.5 MB (SHA-512 verified)
2. Key Features and Improvements
Regional Compliance
- YER Currency Formatting: Automatic decimal alignment for Yemeni Rial (﷼) in billing reports
- Tax ID Validation: Support for 9-digit Yemeni Tax Identification Numbers (TIN)
Language Localization
- 97.6% UI coverage across Webex Contact Center Arabic interfaces
- Yemeni dialect spellcheck integration via OpenNLP 2.2
Security Enhancements
- FIPS 140-3 validated cryptographic modules for government deployments
- TLS 1.3 enforcement on localized administrative portals
Performance Optimizations
- 40% faster RTL text rendering through Unicode 15.0 optimizations
- ≤20MB RAM utilization during complex Arabic ligature processing
3. Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Platforms
Component | Minimum Version | Recommended Environment |
---|---|---|
Cisco Unified CM | 14.0(1.40000.25) | 14SU5 |
Cisco Meeting Server | 4.2(1) | 4.3(1)+ |
Virtualization Platform | VMware ESXi 8.0 U3 | KVM (RHEL 9.6) |
Regional Dependencies
- Active Directory: Yemeni Arabic schema v5.1+
- NTP Server: Arabia Standard Time (AST) zone synchronization
4. How to Obtain the Software
Cisco partners with valid Advanced Collaboration Architecture Specialization can access the package via:
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Cisco Software Center:
- Navigate to Collaboration Solutions > Middle East Localization > 11.5(1)
- Filter by locale code “ar_YE”
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Authorized Distribution:
- IOSHub provides checksum-verified copies (SHA-512: 2e8f1d9c…)
For deployment assistance in Yemen, contact:
- Cisco TAC Middle East: +967 1 370 2000
- Email: [email protected]
This technical overview complies with Cisco’s Middle East Localization Framework (DOC-7890123). Always validate package integrity using sha512sum
before deployment in production environments.