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Even if a company stops supporting a product, the product still has value. The product might not work as well as it used to, but it is still worth using if it works for your company. As long as there aren’t any big problems with the hardware or with how it works in your company’s infrastructure, you can keep using the product for longer by using TPM.

If your hardware is about to reach its end of service life and your company doesn’t have much extra money to spend on upgrades, you can continue using your existing equipment with the help of TPM. You can choose when you’re ready to upgrade, and you can prepare for the transition by getting your finances in order first. When you’re ready, you can purchase new equipment without feeling rushed.

If you are repairing your hardware yourself, you may not have easy access to OEM parts. You may have to find less-than-trustworthy manufacturers to get the parts you need. However, working with TPM entails more access to trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians performing the repairs are experts in the field and may be more familiar with the equipment than in-house techs.

You can save money on post-EoL OEM services by working with a TPM company. TPM companies have lower prices and the same skill set as OEMs. You can also get more work done for less with a TPM company. Plus, you can push back the cost of new equipment with a TPM company. An upgrade will still be necessary at some point, but TPM can help delay it.

OEMs specialize in making equipment, but TPM programs focus on the needs of a company. TPM programs might be able to do a repair that has little down time or offer more services for a better price. Some TPM programs, like NorthSmart, let you purchase only the services you need. You can also create a hybrid model with parts of OEM and TPM support if it fits your business.