OSF Global Services Partners with Kumbaya to Connect the Unconnected

Leading global cloud solutions company to create custom software
ecosystem for Kumbaya’s zeroXess, a modular solar-powered system to
bring energy, connectivity and content to off-grid communities globally

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. & QUÉBEC CITY, Québec–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ConnectTheUnconnected–OSF Global Services announced today that it has been selected to develop
a software ecosystem for Kumbaya,
Inc. OSF Global’s deep experience across channels, devices, and
locales, combined with its agile approach, will allow Kumbaya to scale
global growth more quickly while delivering the simplified customer
experience critical to the success of zeroXess – Kumbaya’s solution for
off-grid energy, connectivity, and content. In its partnership with
Kumbaya, OSF is responsible for the development of the company’s
ecosystem, including the creation of a series of software components
designed to ensure the advanced features available on the zeroXess
platform function, and perform in harmony with the needs of Kumbaya’s
customers.

As a result of this collaboration, people in off-grid communities will
gain access to zeroXess, an economically-priced home energy and
communication hub. zeroXess is equipped with a touchscreen to allow
users to easily view, monitor and control power, connectivity, lights,
communication and the consumption of information. OSF is also developing
a custom cloud-based solution for Kumbaya to centralize and facilitate
access and connection between the people using zeroXess and specialists
in healthcare, banking, entrepreneurship, and community-building.

“OSF applauds Kumbaya’s efforts to bring lasting positive change to
global communities that are most in need,” said Alexandru Guriuc, Mobile
Division Director, OSF Global Services. “OSF has spent the past decade
helping companies both large and small overcome the greatest challenges
in the world’s rapidly changing business environment. With our expertise
in omnichannel integrations, internationalization, and optimization, we
are building customized technologies to ensure Kumbaya can quickly bring
zeroXess to market and begin to facilitate the connections that will
ultimately connect the last billion.”

zeroXess uses a simple single board computer and is powered by 120W
solar panels with industry-leading efficiency. Equipped with agnostic
connectivity and direct one and two-way communications leveraging 2G/3G,
WiFi, Bluetooth, TVWS, and satellite connectivity, the system not only
brings the power of sunlight indoors, powering four LED light fixtures
and up to six USB-powered devices, such as mobile phones and medical
devices, but also delivers TV and radio capabilities to bring local
news, information and entertainment to off-grid communities. Built-in
sensors within the system detect and warn against hazards like CO/CO2.,
temperature, and humidity. The platform also allows access for
non-invasive eHealth monitoring devices and point-of-care decision
support.

“In collaborating with OSF, Kumbaya is tackling the challenges related
to connecting the unconnected head-on,” said Mike Freni, founder and CEO
of Kumbaya. “Four billion people in this world are unconnected and
zeroXess aims to bring sustainable energy and connectivity to them,
however the challenges don’t end just there. Working with OSF, Kumbaya
is creating the tools and content needed to truly connect and educate
these people, many of whom don’t read or write. We are bringing basic
education and entertainment to improve their lives, and together we will
make a lasting positive impact.”

About OSF Global Services

OSF Global Services is a leading global cloud solutions company
providing consulting, application development and implementation
services to enterprise and emerging businesses across B2B and B2C
sectors. OSF integrates customized solutions to create the greatest
value from any cloud ecosystem. And as a cloud computing company, we
provide a comprehensive range of cloud services unmatched by our
competitors—IoT, Enterprise HR Solutions, ERP Integrations and more.
Learn more at www.osf-global.com.

About Kumbaya

Kumbaya is “Connecting the Unconnected,” bringing sustainable power,
connectivity and content to off-grid communities globally. Energy powers
connectivity. Connectivity powers knowledge. And knowledge powers social
and economic progress. Kumbaya’s mission is to create sustainable
solutions that enable the under-served, unconnected people of our world
to transform their lives. With this in mind, Kumbaya built zeroXess, a
solar-powered home energy and communications platform that is
affordable, reliable and sustainable, to ensure there is always
electricity, light, connectivity, and access to the information of the
world. Founded in 2016, Kumbaya is headquartered in Los Angeles,
California. Learn more at www.Kumbaya.co.

Follow Kumbaya on:

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/kumbayaInc/
LinkedIn
– https://www.linkedin.com/company/2916162/
Twitter
– https://twitter.com/Kumbaya_Inc

Contacts

Kumbaya, Inc.
Melissa Rue, 208-850-5939
[email protected]
or
OSF
Global Services
Iulia Smeria, 888-548-4344
[email protected]