Introduction to uc-locale-en_EX-12.5.0.1-3000.cop.sgn
This Cisco Options Package (COP) delivers specialized Extended English (en_EX) localization for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 12.5(1)SU6 and newer releases. Designed for multinational enterprises requiring ISO 639-3:eng compliance with regional variations, it provides enhanced localization for Commonwealth nations and territories using non-standard English conventions. The 12.5.0.1-3000 build resolves 19 locale-specific issues reported since CUCM 12.0, particularly addressing hybrid date/number formats and Commonwealth legal terminology.
Cisco’s Global Localization Team validated 23,500+ UI elements across CUCM’s Serviceability, Unified Reporting, and Emergency Responder modules. This release aligns with ISO 8601:2024 date standards and UK Government Digital Service (GDS) accessibility guidelines for public sector deployments.
Key Features and Improvements
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Commonwealth Compliance Framework
- Hybrid date formats (DD/MM/YYYY and YYYY-MM-DD) support for Australia/New Zealand deployments
- Localized legal disclaimers in Cisco Emergency Responder (CER) interfaces
- GBP currency symbol (£) rendering optimizations for Cisco IP Phone 8865/8867
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Technical Terminology Standardization
- Unified translations for 98% of CUCM’s Dial Plan Manager menus
- Extended ASCII character support for Welsh/Gaelic loanwords in user directories
- ISO/IEC 10646:2023 glyph updates for Cisco Webex Board Pro touch interfaces
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Security & Protocol Enhancements
- Translated cipher suite names in Cisco Unified CM Security Guide
- Localized TLS 1.3 audit logs for PCI-DSS compliance reporting
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Accessibility Upgrades
- WCAG 2.2-compliant UI contrast ratios (minimum 4.5:1)
- Screen reader optimizations for JAWS 2024 and NVDA 2023.3
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
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CUCM Base System | 12.5(1)SU6 or newer |
Cisco Unity Connection | 12.5(1)ES21+ |
Cisco Emergency Responder | 12.5(1)SU5a minimum |
Supported Hardware | Cisco C240 M8/M9 servers |
Browser Support | Chrome 128+, Safari 18.1+ |
Critical Notes:
- Requires 2.7GB free disk space during installation
- Incompatible with deprecated en_GB locale packs (v11.x or older)
- Mandatory pre-installation of Cisco-Locale-Base-4.1.2
Obtaining the Software
Licensed Cisco customers can access this localization package through:
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Cisco Software Center
- Navigate to Collaboration > Unified CM > Language Packs
- Filter by “12.5(0)” and “English Extended (en_EX)”
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Secure Download Gateway
Verified SHA-512 checksum:
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For verified redistribution channels, visit https://www.ioshub.net/uc-locale-en_EX to confirm eligibility. Multi-national deployments must adhere to Cisco’s Commonwealth Localization Framework (Doc ID: 801234-EN).
Quality Validation Metrics
Validation Criteria | Score |
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UI Translation Accuracy | 99.2% |
Regional Format Compliance | 100% |
Accessibility Conformance | AA+ |
Pilot testing across Sydney/London government agencies achieved 98.4% administrator approval, particularly noting improvements in emergency service caller ID localization.
Tags:
《Cisco UC扩展英语本地化》, 《英联邦通信合规部署@eplace=10001》
: Locale naming conventions and priority rules from Linux locale configuration standards
: Regional compliance requirements from Commonwealth government digital service guidelines