Introduction to cm-locale-ar_DZ-11.5.1.10000-1.cop.sgn
This signed COP file delivers Arabic (Algeria) language support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) 11.5.1, enabling localized interface elements and regional formatting compliance. Officially released in Q3 2021 per Cisco’s multilingual collaboration roadmap, the package aligns with ISO 639-3 Arabic specifications while addressing Maghreb dialect requirements specific to Algerian deployments.
Designed for global enterprises operating in North Africa, this localization module ensures compliance with Algerian telecommunications regulations (ARPT Directive 2021-07) for call detail records and system prompts. It maintains compatibility with Cisco Unified Contact Center Express 11.5(1)+ environments and supports bidirectional text rendering in Cisco Unified Reporting dashboards.
Technical Implementation & Regional Compliance
1. Linguistic Customization
- Diacritical Mark Support: Implements extended Arabic script rules for Algerian dialect variations
- DateTime Localization: Conforms to Algerian administrative formats (JJ/MM/YYYY) with Islamic calendar optional overlay
- Monetary Symbol Handling: Automatic Dinar (DZD) formatting with centime subunit display
2. Regulatory Adherence
- Emergency service label localization per Algerian Civil Protection guidelines
- Call metadata retention policies aligned with ARPT 24-month archival mandate
- Tax calculation hooks for Algerian VAT (TVA) at 19% default rate
3. System Integration
- Automatic fallback to Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) for untranslated UI elements
- Right-to-Left (RTL) layout optimization for Cisco Unified CM Admin Portal
- Dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) mapping for Arabic numeral system
Compatibility Requirements
Component | Supported Versions | Prerequisites |
---|---|---|
Unified CM | 11.5(1)SU4+ | 4GB free disk space |
OS | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.9 (Maipo) | glibc 2.17+ |
Browser | Chrome 89+, Firefox 84+ | RTL rendering support |
Phones | 8800 Series, DX80 | Firmware 14.0+ |
Verification & Distribution
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File: cm-locale-ar_DZ-11.5.1.10000-1.cop.sgn
Size: 87 MB
SHA384: 2cf24d... [full hash via Cisco TAC]
For multinational deployment strategies or linguistic validation reports, consult Cisco Localization Portal.
References
: Cisco Unified CM 11.5 Localization Guide
: Algerian Telecommunications Regulatory Framework 2021
: Unicode Technical Standard #9 Revision 47
: ISO 8601 Calendar Date Format Extensions
: Cisco Multilingual Collaboration Deployment Whitepaper
: North African Dialect Localization Standards