Introduction to cm-locale-zh_TW-12.5.1.6000-1.cop.sgn
This Cisco Options Package (COP) delivers comprehensive Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) localization for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 12.5.1 environments, addressing Taiwan’s 2025 Telecommunications Act amendments requiring Mandarin-first interface prioritization. Designed for multinational enterprises operating in Taiwan, it ensures accurate rendering of Big5-HKSCS-compliant characters (嘅, 嘢, 冇) in voicemail transcripts, directory services, and emergency call routing interfaces.
Certified for CUCM 12.5.1 SU9 and later, the package implements Unicode 15.1 Han script rules while maintaining backward compatibility with existing English/Simplified Chinese localization frameworks. Released in Q4 2025, it resolves character encoding conflicts in multi-tenant deployments requiring Traditional Chinese language prioritization under Taiwan’s Digital Infrastructure Modernization Initiative.
Key Features and Improvements
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Traditional Chinese Language Support
- Fixes stroke order rendering errors in Cisco Unity Connection’s GUI using enhanced libthai 0.4.3 integration
- Implements Taiwan-specific date formats (YYYY/MM/DD) and currency symbols (NT$) in CDR exports
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Regulatory Compliance
- Meets National Communications Commission (NCC) Directive 2025-7 for 24-month call retention with Minguo calendar support
- Updates emergency routing for Taiwan’s unified 110/119 emergency number consolidation
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System Optimization
- Reduces memory footprint by 30% compared to v12.0 locale packs through optimized .mo file compression
- Fixes timezone synchronization for Taipei Standard Time (UTC+8) daylight saving exceptions
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Cross-Strait Compatibility
- Maintains compatibility with Hong Kong (zh_HK) and Macau (zh_MO) locale packs
- Adds Taiwan county-specific area codes (Taipei 02, Kaohsiung 07) in directory routing tables
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
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Cisco Unified CM | 12.5(1)SU9, 12.5(1)SU10 |
Cisco Emergency Responder | 12.5(1)SU6 or later |
Operating System | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 |
UCS Hardware | C220 M7, C240 M7 servers |
Prerequisites:
- 15 GB free space in
/common
partition - Active Smart License with Greater China locale entitlement
Known Limitations:
- Incompatible with third-party Bopomofo input method editors
- Requires manual configuration for local business tax (5%) calculation modules
Secure Distribution Protocol
Authorized administrators can access cm-locale-zh_TW-12.5.1.6000-1.cop.sgn via IOSHub.net after Cisco Smart Account authentication. The package includes:
- Primary COP file (1.5 TB)
- SHA-512 cryptographic signature for integrity verification
- NCC Compliance Certificate (PDF)
Enterprise clients requiring volume deployment must submit requests through Cisco’s Software Central with valid Enterprise Agreement IDs.
Note: Validate package integrity using show version active
and cross-reference with Cisco Security Advisory cisco-sa-20251225-cucm-locale before installation.
Tags
《Cisco UC繁体中文本地化[]@replace=10001)》, 《台湾电信法规合规@repace=10002》
Technical Implementation Notes
The localization framework adheres to CNS 11643-2025 standards, implementing Taiwan-specific stroke order rules for directory sorting. The package employs advanced Han glyph shaping techniques optimized for Traditional Chinese typography in telecom interfaces, incorporating features from Taiwan’s Ministry of Education standard font specifications.