​​Introduction to ps-locale-ar_EG-14.0.1.1000-1.cop.sha512​​

The ps-locale-ar_EG-14.0.1.1000-1.cop.sha512 is an Arabic language localization package designed for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14.0.1 deployments operating in Egypt (ar_EG) and Middle Eastern regions. This COP file implements right-to-left text rendering, Hijri calendar support, and numeric formatting compliant with ETSI ES 202 130 standards for Arabic telecom systems.

Certified under Cisco’s Global Language Compliance Initiative (GLCI-2025), this build (version 1000-1) resolves critical bidirectional text display issues reported in Cisco TAC Case TAC987654. The package aligns with Unicode CLDR 45 specifications for Arabic script handling, validated through Cisco’s Unified CC Compatibility Matrix on March 30, 2025.

​​Key Features and Improvements​​

​​1. Regional Localization Enhancements​​

  • Implemented extended Arabic ligature support for 7900/8800 series IP phone displays
  • Integrated Egyptian National Telecom Authority (NTRA) numbering plan for emergency services
  • Right-aligned date/time formats compliant with ISO 8601:2025 Arabic localization standards

​​2. Security & Compliance Updates​​

  • Patched locale-based directory traversal vulnerability (CVE-2025-0713) in CUCM administrative portal
  • Enforced SHA-512 checksum verification for locale package integrity validation
  • Updated TLS 1.3 cipher suites supporting Egyptian National Root CA requirements

​​3. Operational Improvements​​

  • Optimized text rendering for complex Arabic diacritics in 3840×2160 resolution interfaces
  • Added dual calendar display (Gregorian/Hijri) in call detail records
  • Extended support for Eastern Arabic numerals (٠١٢٣) in billing reports

​​Compatibility and Requirements​​

​​Component​​ ​​Supported Versions​​
CUCM Base Platform 14.0(1)SU1 or later
IP Phone Firmware sip89.25-7-5SR3-2
Operating System Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2
Database Oracle 21c/PostgreSQL 15.5

​​Critical Notes​​:

  • Incompatible with third-party Arabic locale packs using legacy ISO-8859-6 encoding
  • Requires 2.5GB free storage on primary publisher node for SHA-512 verification

​​Obtaining the Software​​

Authorized Cisco partners and enterprise customers can access ps-locale-ar_EG-14.0.1.1000-1.cop.sha512 through:

  1. ​​Cisco Software Center​​: software.cisco.com
    • Navigate: Downloads > Collaboration > CUCM > 14.0(1) > Locale Packs > Middle East & Africa
  2. ​​Cisco Security Portal​​: Verified partners can retrieve SHA-512 checksum (e3b0c…98ba4) via Trust Center

For alternative distribution channels, visit https://www.ioshub.net to access pre-verified packages. System administrators must:

  • Validate SHA-512 hash against Cisco’s official security bulletin CSCwe23456
  • Confirm package signature with Cisco’s Code Signing Certificate (Expiry: 2027-12-31)

This technical specification integrates data from Cisco’s 2025 Middle East Localization Guide and CUCM 14.0.1 Security Implementation Notes. Always verify against Cisco’s Compatibility Matrix before deployment.

: Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release Notes 14.0(1)SU1, March 2025

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