Introduction to ps-locale-ar_LB-12.5.1.7000-1.cop.sha512

This Arabic locale package provides full linguistic support for Cisco collaboration platforms in Lebanese dialect, implementing Unicode 15.0 Arabic script shaping with bidirectional text rendering optimized for Middle Eastern markets. Released on March 1, 2025, version 12.5.1.7000-1 resolves 19 RTL (right-to-left) UI alignment issues reported in CUCM 12.5.1 deployments across Levant region enterprises.

Designed for compliance with Lebanon’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) standards, the package enforces Lebanese phone number formatting (+961 X XXX XXX) and Arabic-Indic numeral conversion across Cisco Webex Edge interfaces. It integrates with Cisco Unified Contact Center Express for automated diacritic normalization in IVR systems.

Key Features and Improvements

​​1. Linguistic Precision​​

  • Implements Arabic script contextual forms (initial/medial/final glyphs) per Unicode CLDR v43
  • Fixes Kashida justification errors in Cisco DX80/Webex Room Kit Pro interfaces

​​2. Security Enhancements​​

  • Integrates FIPS 140-3 compliant SHA-512 verification (as per NIST SP 800-184)
  • Patches locale-dependent buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2025-04521)

​​3. Performance Optimization​​

  • Reduces memory footprint by 32% compared to ar_LB-12.0.x packages
  • Implements dynamic font subsetting for mobile Jabber clients

​​4. Regulatory Compliance​​

  • Updates VAT invoice templates per Lebanon’s 2025 e-Invoicing mandates
  • Enforces Arabic calendar (Hijri) synchronization in meeting schedulers

Compatibility and Requirements

​​Component​​ ​​Supported Versions​​
CUCM 12.5.1 SU4 or later
Cisco Expressway Series X14.3+
Operating System Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2
Database Oracle 21c/PostgreSQL 16.3

​​Prerequisites​​:

  • 3.2GB free space in /usr/local/ps/locales
  • Cisco Smart License with “Middle East Language Pack” entitlement

Verified Download Process

To obtain ​​ps-locale-ar_LB-12.5.1.7000-1.cop.sha512​​:

  1. ​​Cisco Software Center​​

    • Access via software.cisco.com with valid CCO credentials
    • Navigate to Collaboration Solutions > Language Packs > Middle East

  2. ​​Enterprise Licensing​​

    • Volume license customers download through Cisco Enterprise Agreement Portal

For organizations requiring expedited access, visit iOSHub.NET for TAC-assisted procurement with 24-hour SLA.

​​Integrity Verification​​

  • ​​SHA-512 Checksum​​: 6b51d431…f8d492 (FIPS 180-4 compliant)
  • ​​Digital Signature​​: ECDSA-P384 (Cisco CA v10)
  • ​​Build Timestamp​​: 2025-02-28T14:30:00Z

Note: Unauthorized redistribution violates Cisco EULA Section 7.2. Always validate cryptographic signatures before deployment.

: Unicode Common Locale Data Repository v43 (2025)
: Cisco Unified Communications Manager 12.5 Release Notes (2025)
: Lebanon TRA Technical Compliance Guidelines (2024)
: NIST Special Publication 800-184 (2024)

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