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When a manufacturer stops supporting a product, the equipment is not suddenly useless. It still has most of its original value. If the product works for your company, it is convenient to keep using it. As long as there aren’t any glaring issues with the hardware or problems with its place in your company’s infrastructure, you can keep the product working longer with TPM.

If you don’t have the money to upgrade your hardware right now, that’s okay. You can still use your existing hardware with the help of TPM. This will let you upgrade at your own pace and when you’re ready. You can also prepare for the transition by saving up money and making a plan for the new equipment.

If you are repairing your own hardware, you may not have access to the original parts. This can be a problem because the replacements may not be trustworthy. However, if you work with TPM, you will have access to trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians who are repairing your equipment are experts in this field and may be more familiar with it than in-house techs.

If you want to avoid paying high prices for post-EoL OEM services, you can work with a TPM company. TPM companies offer similar skill sets as OEMs but at a much lower cost. In addition, the scope of work offered by TPM companies may be more expansive or personalized than what is offered by your OEM. You also get to push back the cost of new equipment. While an upgrade will still be necessary at some point, TPM can help keep it at bay.

While an OEM specializes in a particular type of equipment, a TPM program can focus on the needs of your company. TPM programs might be able to do repairs in a way that creates less down time for you or offer more services that are better for your company. Some TPM options, like NorthSmart, let you purchase only the services you need. You can also create a hybrid model with some elements of OEM and TPM support if that’s what works best for your business.