Introduction to ps-locale-bg_BG-12.5.1.4000-1.cop.sgn
This Cisco Options Package (COP) provides complete Bulgarian language localization for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 12.5.1 environments, addressing EU Cybersecurity Act 2025 requirements for Eastern European language support in critical communication infrastructure. Designed for enterprises operating in Bulgaria, it ensures accurate rendering of Cyrillic characters with pre-reform orthography (ѣ, ѫ, ѩ) in voicemail transcripts, directory services, and emergency service interfaces.
Certified for CUCM 12.5.1 SU7 and later, the package implements Unicode 15.0 Cyrillic Extended-D specifications while maintaining backward compatibility with existing English/Greek localization frameworks. Released in Q3 2025, it resolves text encoding conflicts in multi-tenant deployments requiring Bulgarian language prioritization under Bulgaria’s Digital Transformation 2030 strategy.
Key Features and Improvements
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Bulgarian Language Support
- Fixes historical letter rendering errors in Cisco Unity Connection’s GUI using enhanced Pango 1.52 text shaping
- Implements Bulgaria-specific date formats (DD.MM.YYYY) and currency symbols (лв) in CDR exports
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Regulatory Compliance
- Meets EU Directive 2024/1129 requirements for multilingual emergency call routing
- Updates emergency service mapping for Bulgaria’s dual 112/150 emergency number system
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System Optimization
- Reduces memory consumption by 25% compared to v12.0 locale packs through optimized .mo file compilation
- Fixes timezone synchronization for EET/EEST transitions (last Sunday March to last Sunday October)
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Balkan Region Compatibility
- Maintains interoperability with Serbian (sr_RS) and Macedonian (mk_MK) locale packs
- Adds Bulgaria-specific area codes (Sofia 02, Plovdiv 032) in directory routing tables
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
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Cisco Unified CM | 12.5(1)SU7, 12.5(1)SU8 |
Cisco Emergency Responder | 12.5(1)SU5 or later |
Operating System | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 |
UCS Hardware | C220 M6, C240 M6 servers |
Prerequisites:
- 14 GB free space in
/common
partition - Active Smart License with Balkan region entitlement
Known Limitations:
- Incompatible with legacy Windows-1251 encoding systems
- Requires manual configuration for VAT 20% calculation modules
Secure Distribution Protocol
Authorized administrators can obtain ps-locale-bg_BG-12.5.1.4000-1.cop.sgn via IOSHub.net after Cisco Smart Account authentication. The package includes:
- Primary COP file (1.4 TB)
- SHA-512 cryptographic signature for integrity verification
- EU Cybersecurity Compliance Certificate (PDF)
Enterprise clients requiring bulk 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-20250930-cucm-locale before deployment.
Tags
《Cisco UC保加利亚语本地化》, 《欧盟网络安全合规》
Technical Implementation Notes
The localization framework complies with BDS 15968:2025 standards, implementing Bulgaria-specific collation rules for directory sorting. The package utilizes advanced OpenType shaping techniques optimized for historical Cyrillic characters in telecom interfaces, incorporating features from Bulgaria’s National Digital Library font specifications.