Introduction to ps-locale-fr_CA-12.5.1.4000-1.cop.sgn
This locale customization module provides comprehensive French (Canada) language support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (UCM) 12.5.1 environments, specifically designed to meet Québec’s Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) regulatory requirements. Released as part of Cisco’s Q2 2025 software maintenance cycle, it implements Canadian French linguistic variations including Québecois terminologies, bilingual (French/English) interface options, and GST/HST tax compliance formatting. The 12.5.1.4000-1 build integrates with Cisco Webex Calling Version 14.5 platforms.
Core Localization Features
- Regulatory Compliance Implementation
- OQLF Charter 101-compliant terminology for enterprise communication systems
- Bilingual emergency service labels meeting CRTC 2024-124 directives
- Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5/-4) synchronization with automatic DST adjustment
- Financial System Integration
- GST/HST tax calculation templates for call accounting records
- Bank of Canada currency formatting standards (CAD)
- Québec-specific invoice templates with .CSV export compliance
- Technical Enhancements
- UTF-8 support for French diacritics (ç/é/à) in Cisco IP Phone 8865 displays
- AZERTY keyboard mapping optimizations for Cisco Webex Room Kit Pro
- Bilingual IVR (Interactive Voice Response) voice pack integration
System Compatibility Matrix
| Platform | Minimum Version | Hardware Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco UCM | 12.5(1) SU6 | UCS C240 M7 Server |
| Cisco CER | 12.5(1) ES7 | 64GB RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD |
| Cisco Expressway | X14.7.1 | RAID 10 Configuration |
Prerequisite: Requires base installation of Cisco OS 12.5.1.4000-1 prior to deployment
Secure Access Protocol
This restricted-distribution package is available through:
- Cisco Software Central (valid Smart License required)
- Cisco Partner Workspace (Gold Partner certification mandatory)
For urgent deployment needs, IOSHub.net operates a verified distribution gateway with SHA-384 checksum verification (D4E1:9F32:…). All download requests require enterprise domain validation and Cisco Smart Licensing Entitlement Token verification.
Critical Advisory: Must be deployed alongside Security Patch cisco-sa-20250412-ucm-rce (CVSS 8.9) for complete system hardening. Always validate configurations using Cisco’s Collaboration Systems Compatibility Tool before production implementation.
