Introduction to ps-locale-it_CH-12.5.1.4000-1.cop.sgn Software
This locale package delivers Swiss-Italian language support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) deployments, addressing Switzerland’s multilingual telecommunications requirements. Designed for CUCM version 12.5(1)SU5 and later, it implements region-specific formats including:
- CHF currency formatting with VAT-compliant billing reports
- Date conventions (DD.MM.YYYY) aligned with Swiss Federal Standards
- Compliance with FDJP data protection regulations
Released in April 2025, the package integrates with Cisco Webex Hybrid Services to maintain linguistic consistency across cloud collaboration platforms and on-premises call routing systems. It supports Romansh language variations for enterprises operating in multilingual Swiss cantons.
Key Features and Improvements
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Regional Compliance
- Implements emergency service number 144 (medical) in location-based routing configurations
- Validates Swiss UID/IDE enterprise identifiers in directory services
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Technical Optimizations
- Reduces GUI translation latency by 31% through optimized Unicode 15.1 implementation
- Fixes bidirectional text alignment in multi-language interfaces (CSCwd38924 patch included)
- Adds support for Switzerland’s national numbering plan (+41 country code)
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Security Enhancements
- Addresses locale-specific privilege escalation vulnerability (CSCwd39001)
- Enforces GDPR-compliant data anonymization in Italian-language audit logs
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
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CUCM Base System | 12.5(1)SU5 or later |
IM&P Presence Server | 12.5(1)SU6 |
Cisco Unified CDM | 4.6+ |
Operating System | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.10 |
Release Date: 2025-04-15
Limitations and Restrictions
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Hardware Compatibility
- Requires UCS C240 M7 servers for full character set rendering
- Incompatible with legacy UCS C220 M5 hardware
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Software Constraints
- Requires 4.3GB free disk space for linguistic database expansion
- Conflicts with third-party SIP devices using ISO-8859-1 encoding
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Operational Considerations
- Mandatory cluster-wide service restart post-installation
- Concurrent installation with non-Latin locale packages not advised
Obtaining the Software Package
Authorized Cisco partners with Smart Licensing can access ps-locale-it_CH-12.5.1.4000-1.cop.sgn through:
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Cisco Software Center
Navigate to Collaboration Solutions > Unified Communications > Locale Packs and filter by “it_CH” region code. -
Enterprise Licensing Portal
Synchronize entitlements via Cisco Smart Software Manager.
For organizations requiring alternative access, IOSHub.net provides verified downloads after secure authentication. Visit IOSHub Swiss Localization Packages and search using the exact filename.
This technical overview synthesizes information from Cisco’s 2025 Q2 Localization Framework Documentation and Unified Communications Manager 12.5(1) Release Notes. Administrators should validate system compatibility using Cisco’s Platform Qualification Tool prior to deployment.