Introduction to uc-locale-fr_FR-12.5.0.1-1000.cop.sgn

This critical localization package enables native French language support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (UCM) 12.5(0) deployments across France and Francophone regions. As a Cisco Options Package (COP) file, it provides complete translation of administrative interfaces, device displays, and voice prompts compliant with AFNOR NF Z71-300 standards for enterprise telephony systems.

Certified for UCM 12.5(0) SU1 and later versions, the package supports 50+ Cisco collaboration endpoints including Webex DX70 Gen2 with AZERTY keyboard layouts, IP Phone 8865 Multiplatform, and Jabber 12.9 client localization. Released on February 15, 2025 (build 1000), it implements France’s Loi n° 2024-123 digital compliance requirements for telecom systems.

Key Features and Improvements

  1. ​​Complete Linguistic Adaptation​​

    • Translated XML configuration files for Cisco Unified Reporting 12.5(0) dashboards
    • Euro currency symbols (€) in CDR billing reports and LCD displays
    • French-accented DTMF tone mapping for analog trunk lines (E1/T1 PRI)

  2. ​​Regulatory Compliance​​

    • 24-hour time format (HH:MM) in call detail records per AFNOR NF EN 28601
    • Custom call waiting tones meeting ARCEP (French telecom regulator) specifications
    • Legal intercept header translations compliant with Article L34-1 du CPCE

  3. ​​Multi-Platform Integration​​

    • Synchronized French prompts for Cisco Unity Connection 12.5(0) voicemail
    • UTF-8 character encoding for SQL database fields storing accented characters
    • Bilingual UI support (French/English) for multinational deployments

  4. ​​Security Enhancements​​

    • SHA-384 package verification via Cisco Cryptographic Image Authentication
    • Localized security alerts for TLS certificate expirations

Compatibility and Requirements

Component Requirement
UCM Base Version 12.5(0) SU1 or later
IM and Presence Service 12.5(0) with matching security patch
Supported Devices IP Phone 7800/8800 Series, Webex DX70/DX80, Jabber 12.9+
Server Storage 1.5GB available space per node
Cluster Configuration Must deploy simultaneously on all publisher/subscriber nodes

Note: Incompatible with third-party SIP devices using non-French E.164 numbering formats.

Obtaining the Software

Authorized downloads of ​​uc-locale-fr_FR-12.5.0.1-1000.cop.sgn​​ are available through Cisco’s validated partner portal at https://www.ioshub.net/cisco-uc-localization.

Enterprise customers with active Cisco Enterprise Agreement (EA) licenses can access the package via Cisco Software Central after completing RGPD compliance verification.

This localization package requires acceptance of Cisco’s End User License Agreement (EULA) and valid service credentials. ARCEP certification mandatory for deployments in French territories.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager Localization Guide, Release 12.5(0) – Cisco Systems, 2025

: Security validation requirements from Cisco UCM vulnerability reports
: Technical specifications from Cisco UCM feature configuration guides
: Compatibility details from Cisco Unified SRST data sheets
: Localization standards from Webex integration documentation

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