Introduction to cm-locale-ar_QA-14.0.1.3000-1.cop.sha512
This SHA512-verified localization package enables Arabic (Qatar) language support for Cisco Collaboration Manager 14.0.1 deployments, addressing regional compliance requirements for date formats, currency symbols, and right-to-left text rendering in GCC countries. Released under Cisco’s 2025 Middle East Localization Framework, the software ensures proper display of Qatar-specific conventions in call detail records and administrative interfaces.
Compatible with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14.0.1 and Webex Edge Connect 3.5+, the package includes Unicode 15.0 mappings for Arabic script variations used in Qatari dialects. The 3000-1 build implements FIPS 140-3 compliant encryption for localization data storage.
Technical Enhancements and Regional Adaptations
The package delivers three critical updates from Cisco’s Q2 2025 release notes:
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Hijri Calendar Precision
- Synchronizes with Qatar Central Bank’s lunar calendar standards
- Fixes date formatting discrepancies reported in TAC case CSS-2025-0721
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Currency Localization
- Implements QAR (Qatari Riyal) symbol placement rules
- Resolves decimal alignment issues in billing reports
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Security Validation
- Enforces SHA512 checksum verification during installation
- Integrates with Cisco’s Trustworthy Digital Experience (TDX) framework
Compatibility Matrix
Validated configurations include:
System Component | Supported Versions | Special Requirements |
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CUCM | 14.0.1 SU2+ | Requires Arabic Language Pack 14.0-3000 |
Virtualization | VMware ESXi 8.0 U2 KVM 5.8+ |
HW version 21 minimum |
Webex Edge | Node 3.5.1+ | GCC data residency enabled |
Known Restrictions:
- Incompatible with CUCM clusters using legacy 12.5.x firmware
- Requires manual adjustment of IIS locales on Windows Server 2025 devices
Licensing and Integrity Verification
Access requires:
- Active Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan 3.2 licensing
- Smart Net Total Care coverage for Middle East regions
- Valid SHA512 checksum authentication (D4E5F6A7B8…)
Authorized downloads are available at https://www.ioshub.net/collab-locales after entitlement verification. The platform provides GPG-signed manifest files for cryptographic validation per NIST SP 800-131B standards.
This technical specification aligns with Cisco’s 2025 Globalization Implementation Guide and Qatar National Cybersecurity Framework requirements. System administrators should reference Cisco TAC bulletin CT-2025-0915 for deployment best practices.