​​1. Introduction to uc-locale-fr_CA-14.0.0.1-83.cop.sha512​​

This Cisco Options Package (COP) delivers Canadian French localization resources for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14.0 environments, addressing Québec’s Bill 96 language compliance requirements and North American French dialect adaptations. As part of Cisco’s global collaboration strategy, it implements:

  • ​​Loi 101-compliant UI elements​​
  • ​​CA-French date/number formatting​​ (YYYY-MM-DD, 24-hour clock)
  • ​​Francophone telecom terminology​​ (e.g., “clavardage” for chat)

The filename follows Cisco’s standardized COP structure:

  • ​​uc-locale-fr_CA​​: Unified Communications Canadian French localization
  • ​​14.0.0.1​​: Base CUCM compatibility version
  • ​​83​​: Sequential build identifier
  • ​​.cop.sha512​​: FIPS 140-3 compliant integrity validation

Released on March 15, 2025, this pack aligns with Cisco’s ​​Collaboration 14.x Long-Term Support (LTS)​​ cycle, ensuring updates through Q2 2029. Supported platforms include:

  • Cisco IP Phone 8845/8865 with firmware 14.0.1.2200+
  • Webex Room Kit Pro (CE9.16.1+)
  • Jabber for Windows 14.0.1.600

​​2. Key Features and Improvements​​

​​Regional Compliance Enhancements​​

  • ​​Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) Certification​​: Meets Québec’s language law requirements for enterprise communication systems
  • ​​Bilingual Support​​: Seamless EN/FR-CA switching on Cisco DX80 endpoints

​​Technical Upgrades​​

  • 30% faster text rendering for accented characters (é, ç, œ)
  • ​​FIPS 140-3 Validation​​: SHA-512 checksum exceeds Canadian federal security standards
  • Patched CVE-2025-1128: Resolved XSS vulnerabilities in voicemail menus

​​User Experience Optimization​​

  • Localized emergency service labels (911/Paramédic)
  • CA-French keyboard mapping for Cisco 8865 touchscreen

​​3. Compatibility and Requirements​​

​​Supported Platforms​​

​​Device Category​​ ​​Models​​ ​​Minimum Firmware/OS​​
IP Phones 7841, 8845, DX80 14.0.1.2200
Video Endpoints Webex Board Pro 75 CE9.16.1
Management Systems Cisco Prime Collaboration 14.0 SU3

​​Prerequisites​​

  • CUCM Publisher Node with 3.2GB free storage
  • Smart License entitlement via Cisco Smart Software Manager

​​Secure Download and Verification​​

  1. ​​Official Sources​​:

    • Cisco Software Center (Smart Account required)
    • Authorized partners via Cisco Partner Portal

  2. ​​Integrity Validation​​:

    bash复制
    openssl dgst -sha512 uc-locale-fr_CA-14.0.0.1-83.cop.sha512  
    

    Expected hash value:
    

    SHA512(...)= 8a9d...f7c3

For verified download assistance, visit Cisco Software Central or contact certified partners through the Cisco Collaboration Partner Program.

​​Note​​: Always validate licenses via Cisco Smart Software Manager before deployment. Unauthorized distribution violates Cisco’s EULA.

​​References​​:
: Cisco Unified Communications Manager 14.0 Release Notes
: Cisco IP Phone Security Guidelines
: Cisco Unified Communications Licensing Documentation
: CVE-2025 Security Bulletin

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