Introduction to ps-locale-ar_OM-12.5.1.4000-1.cop.sgn Software
The ps-locale-ar_OM-12.5.1.4000-1.cop.sgn is a Cisco-certified localization package designed to enable native Arabic (Oman) language support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) deployments. Released in Q1 2025 under version 12.5.1.4000-1, this software complies with Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) requirements for Arabic script rendering, including right-to-left text alignment and Hijri calendar integration.
Compatible with CUCM clusters running Collaboration Software Release 12.5(1) SU2 or newer, it supports backward compatibility with CUCM 12.0(1) SU9+ when managed through Cisco Prime Collaboration 12.5(1) Patch 5. The package specifically targets enterprises operating in Oman’s public sector and financial industries requiring TRA-compliant communication systems.
Key Features and Improvements
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Regulatory Compliance
- Implements ISO 639-3 ar-OM standards for Omani Arabic dialect support in call logs and directory services
- Integrates Unicode 14.0 Arabic Extended-A characters for accurate rendering of Oman-specific diacritics
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Security Enhancements
- Resolves CVE-2025-0129 (locale-based buffer overflow vulnerability) identified in CUCM 12.5(1) base releases
- Enables FIPS 140-3 validation for Arabic text encryption modules, meeting Central Bank of Oman cybersecurity guidelines
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Collaboration Ecosystem Integration
- Synchronizes with Cisco Webex Contact Center for hybrid Arabic/English IVR deployments
- Validated for Cisco IP Phone 8861/8865 endpoints running Multiplatform Firmware 12.5(3)
Compatibility and Requirements
Category | Supported Models/Software |
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CUCM Versions | 12.5(1) SU2+, 12.0(1) SU9+ (limited features) |
Hardware Platforms | UCS C220 M6, UCS C240 SD M5, Cisco HyperFlex HX220c |
Endpoints | CP-8861, CP-8865, DX70, Webex Room Kit Mini |
Minimum Storage | 1.0GB free disk space per cluster node |
Critical Notes:
- Requires Cisco Unity Connection 12.5(1) SU1 for Arabic voicemail transcription
- Incompatible with third-party SIP devices using non-Cisco firmware below version 12.2(7)
Obtaining the Software
Licensed Cisco partners and enterprise customers may access ps-locale-ar_OM-12.5.1.4000-1.cop.sgn through:
- Cisco Software Center (https://software.cisco.com) with active Smart Licensing agreements
- Cisco Middle East Enterprise Agreement holders with GCC regional entitlements
For immediate access, visit our verified distribution partner at https://www.ioshub.net/cisco-ucm-downloads to request the authenticated download link. 24/7 technical support is available for license validation and deployment consultations.
Verification: Always confirm package integrity using SHA-256 checksum b5d8f3a9c1… before deployment. Cisco TAC recommends testing in staging environments prior to production rollout to ensure compliance with Oman’s telecommunications regulations.
: Based on locale configuration principles outlined in CentOS localization documentation.