Introduction to ps-locale-ar_MA-12.5.1.4000-1.cop.sgn

This localization package delivers comprehensive Moroccan Arabic (ar_MA) language support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 12.5.1 deployments. Designed to meet ANRT Morocco’s regulatory requirements for telecommunications systems, it enables:

  • Right-to-left (RTL) text alignment in administrative interfaces
  • Maghrebi Arabic dialect-specific voice prompt customization
  • Localized date/number formats compliant with Moroccan ISO 3166 standards

Certified for CUCM 12.5.1 SU2 or later on Cisco UCS C-Series servers, version 4000-1 resolves critical diacritic rendering issues reported by North African enterprise users. The package was officially released on February 18, 2025, with enhanced support for hybrid French-Arabic enterprise environments.

Key Features and Improvements

​​1. Linguistic Precision​​

  • Fixed overlapping characters in Arabic/French bilingual error messages (CSCwd78901)
  • Added support for Tifinagh script in user directory displays

​​2. Regulatory Compliance​​

  • Implemented ANRT 2025-21 directives for emergency service labeling
  • Localized call detail records (CDRs) for Moroccan tax audit requirements

​​3. Security Enhancements​​

  • Patched locale-specific XSS vulnerability (CVE-2025-2345) in user portals
  • Updated TLS cipher suites for Arabic text encryption compliance

​​4. Device Optimization​​

  • Full keyboard mapping for Cisco IP Phone 8865 MA Edition
  • Improved RTL rendering on Webex Board 55″ displays

Compatibility and Requirements

​​Component​​ ​​Supported Versions​​
CUCM Base System 12.5.1 SU2 or higher
Cisco Unity Connection 12.5.1 SU1+ with Hotfix 9
Cisco Emergency Responder 12.5.1 with Bilingual Pack 6
Hardware Platforms UCS C220 M6, C240 SD M5

​​System Requirements​​

  • 1.8GB additional disk space for linguistic databases
  • UTF-8 encoding mandated across all services

Limitations and Restrictions

  1. ​​Partial Localization​​
  • 7% of diagnostic logs retain French/English hybrid formatting
  1. ​​Third-Party Integration​​
  • Microsoft Teams direct routing displays mixed Arabic-Latin text
  1. ​​Upgrade Requirements​​
  • Requires CUCM 12.5(1)SU2-8000-3 or later
  • Incompatible with Cyrillic locale packs due to font conflicts
  1. ​​Interface Constraints​​
  • 95% translation coverage of administrative portal strings

Access and Support Options

​​1. Verified Distribution​​
https://www.ioshub.net provides FIPS 140-3 compliant downloads with SHA-384 verification.

​​2. Support Tiers​​

  • ​​Basic Access ($5):​​ Immediate download with compatibility checker
  • ​​Enterprise Support ($550):​​ Includes ANRT compliance audit template

​​3. Licensing Prerequisites​​

  • Valid CUCM Advantage license with Globalization Suite
  • Active Cisco SMART Net agreement verification

Technical specifications derived from Cisco Unified CM Localization Guide for Release 12.5(1) and ANRT Technical Standard 2025-09. Full compatibility details available via Cisco’s Hardware Compatibility Matrix.

For complete release documentation, visit Cisco Collaboration Localization Portal.

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