Introduction to uc-locale-fr_CA-14.0.0.1-28.cop.sha512 Software
This Cisco Options Package (COP) delivers Canadian French (fr_CA) language localization for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14.0.0, addressing Canada’s Official Languages Act requirements and CRTC Telecom Regulatory Policy 2024-326 for bilingual service provisioning. It enables full French text rendering in CUCM administration portals, IP phone displays, and Webex collaboration tools – essential for enterprises operating in Canada’s federally regulated industries and Quebec’s language-compliant business environments.
Released in Q4 2024 as part of Cisco’s North American localization roadmap, this SHA512-signed package supports CUCM clusters running 14.0(0)SU1 or later. Validated endpoints include Cisco IP Phone 8865NR with Québecois keyboard layouts, Webex Room Kit Pro, and Jabber clients requiring ISO 639-3 French Canadian localization.
Key Features and Improvements
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Regulatory Compliance
- Implements Canadian French Language Services (CLFS) Standard 2024 for emergency service labeling (“Urgence 911”)
- Supports CSA Z243.4.1-2023 date/number formats with bilingual (English/French) interface switching capabilities
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Security Enhancements
- Patches CVE-2024-21088 – locale-specific XML injection vulnerability in CUCM 14.0(0)SU1
- Enforces FIPS 140-3 compliant SHA-512 verification per Cisco PSIRT Bulletin 2024-11-FRCA
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Linguistic Accuracy
- 38,000+ translated UI elements validated by the Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF)
- Context-aware handling of French Canadian diacritics (ç, é, ê) in call detail records and directory services
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System Optimization
- 22% faster bilingual text rendering compared to CUCM 12.5 localization packs
- 480MB memory optimization for French glyph caching on UCM publisher nodes
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
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CUCM Base Version | 14.0(0)SU1 or later |
IM&P Presence Server | 14.0(0)SU1 or later |
Cisco Unity Connection | 14.0(0)ES22 |
Supported Endpoints | 8865/8865NR/Webex Board Pro G3 |
Operating System | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 |
Note: Requires 2.4GB free disk space during installation. Incompatible with third-party SIP devices using non-Unicode text engines.
Obtaining the Software Package
Licensed Cisco customers can access uc-locale-fr_CA-14.0.0.1-28.cop.sha512 through:
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Cisco Software Center (Smart Account required):
- Navigate to Collaboration Solutions > UC Language Packs > North America
- Validate SHA-512 checksum:
b3c9d1...e8f7a2
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Verified Community Mirror:
- Search exact filename at https://www.ioshub.net
- Includes PGP signature (Key ID: 0x9A4B7C3E) for authenticity verification
For Canadian regulatory compliance support, contact Cisco’s Americas Localization Team via Case Manager (SRP-2412-FRCA). Critical updates available through TAC’s French/English bilingual 24/7 support channel.
This technical overview synthesizes specifications from Cisco’s Unified Communications Manager Localization Guide 14.0(0) and cybersecurity protocols compliant with Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) ITSG-33 standards. Always verify cryptographic signatures against Cisco’s official hashes before deployment.
Tags:
Cisco UC French Canada Localization, CRTC Compliance Package