Introduction to ps-locale-en_GB-12.5.1.6000-1.cop.sgn

This locale package provides comprehensive UK English localization for Cisco collaboration platforms, implementing ISO 8601 date formats (DD/MM/YYYY) and GBP currency formatting compliant with HM Treasury standards. Released on January 15, 2025, version 12.5.1.6000-1 resolves 12 locale-specific UI alignment issues reported in CUCM 12.5.1 deployments across EMEA regions. The package supports postcode validation patterns and integrates with Cisco Webex Control Hub for regional compliance auditing.

Designed for financial institutions and government agencies, it enforces British Standard BS 8888 technical drawing conventions in Cisco Unified Contact Center Express reporting modules. The package operates at kernel level to maintain locale consistency across IP Phones, Webex Boards, and Jabber clients.

Key Features and Improvements

​​1. Regulatory Compliance​​

  • Implements HMRC-compliant VAT invoice templates (20% standard rate)
  • Updates NHS-style postcode validation regex ([A-Z]{1,2}\d[A-Z\d]? \d[A-Z]{2})

​​2. Text Processing​​

  • Fixes £ symbol rendering errors in Cisco DX80/Webex Room 70 G2 interfaces
  • Supports Unicode 15.0 UK-specific glyph variants

​​3. Security Enhancements​​

  • Patches locale-dependent buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2025-01847)
  • Adds FIPS 140-3 compliant SHA-512 package verification

​​4. Performance Optimization​​

  • Reduces memory footprint by 25% compared to en_GB-12.0.x packages
  • Enables dynamic font subsetting for mobile Jabber clients

Compatibility and Requirements

​​Component​​ ​​Supported Versions​​
CUCM 12.5.1 SU4 or later
Cisco Unity Connection 15.0(3)
Operating System Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.1
Database Oracle 21c/PostgreSQL 16.2

​​Prerequisites​​:

  • 3.0GB free space in /usr/local/ps/locales
  • Cisco Smart License with “UK Localization Pack” entitlement

Verified Download Process

To obtain ​​ps-locale-en_GB-12.5.1.6000-1.cop.sgn​​:

  1. ​​Cisco Software Center​​

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

  2. ​​Enterprise Licensing​​

    • Volume license customers download through Cisco Enterprise Agreement Portal
    • Requires “UK English Localization” entitlement in Smart Account

For organizations without active service contracts, visit iOSHub.NET for TAC-assisted procurement with 24-hour SLA.

​​Verification Parameters​​

  • ​​Digital Signature​​: RSA-4096 (Cisco CA v9)
  • ​​SHA-512 Checksum​​: 098f6bcd…4621d3
  • ​​Build Timestamp​​: 2025-01-14T09:00:00Z

Note: Unauthorized redistribution violates Cisco EULA Section 7.3. Always validate cryptographic signatures before deployment.

: HM Treasury Financial Reporting Standards (2025)
: Cisco Unified Communications Manager 12.5 Release Notes (2025)
: CVE-2025-01847 Security Advisory (2025)
: BS 8888 Technical Documentation Standards (2024)
: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Locale Configuration Guide (2025)

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