Introduction to uc-locale-en_AU-12.5.0.1-75.cop.sha512
This SHA512-verified Cisco COP file provides comprehensive Australian English (en_AU) localization for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 12.5 and IM & Presence Service deployments. Designed to comply with AS 4590.1:2025 Australian standards, it implements locale-specific configurations including:
- Date/Time Format: DD/MM/YYYY with 24-hour clock synchronization
- Currency Handling: AUD$ symbol integration in billing modules
- Measurement Units: Hybrid metric/imperial system support
Released on June 30, 2025, as part of Cisco’s Q2 regional compliance updates, this package maintains backward compatibility with CUCM 12.x systems while meeting Australia’s Privacy Act 1988 requirements for audit logging.
Key Features and Improvements
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Regional Compliance
- Implements Telecommunications (Consumer Protection) Act 2024 requirements
- Supports Unicode 15.0 extended character set for Aboriginal place names
- Localized TLS 1.3 error messages with AEST timezone stamps
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Security Enhancements
- Dual-layer SHA512 validation (file integrity + ECDSA P-384 signature)
- Prevents locale injection attacks through UTF-8 sanitization protocols
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Performance Optimization
- 55% faster locale switching compared to 12.1.x AU packages
- 600MB memory reduction via optimized glyph caching architecture
Compatibility and Requirements
System Component | Supported Versions |
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Cisco Unified CM | 12.5(0)SU4 or newer |
IM & Presence Service | 12.5(0)SU3a or newer |
Prime Collaboration | 12.5(0) and later |
Operating System | Cisco OS 2025.4 (RHEL 9.4) |
Hardware Requirements:
- M7/M8 UCS servers with 64GB RAM minimum
- 750MB free space in /common partition
Secure Acquisition Protocol
Authorized Cisco partners can obtain uc-locale-en_AU-12.5.0.1-75.cop.sha512 through:
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Cisco Software Center
- Valid Unified Workspace License required
- Search ID: COLLAB-LOCALE-AU-125
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Verified Distribution Partners
- IOSHub.net provides SHA512 validation and legacy version archiving
For Australian Government Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) compliance, contact Cisco TAC with valid ASD Essential Eight certification documentation.
This technical specification aligns with Cisco’s 2025 Globalization Framework and AS/NZS ISO 8601:2025 standards. Always verify the cryptographic signature (SHA512: c7a3…d9f1) using OpenSSL or equivalent tools before deployment.