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When a manufacturer stops supporting a product, it doesn’t mean the product is useless. In fact, it still has a lot of its original value. If the product works for your company, it is a good idea to keep using it. As long as there aren’t any major issues with the hardware or problems with how it fits into your company’s infrastructure, you can keep using the product for longer with TPM.

If you don’t have a lot of money to spend, you can still upgrade your hardware. You can use TPM to help you keep using your old hardware until you’re ready to buy new hardware. You can plan for the transition and make sure you have the money before you buy anything.

If you are fixing your own hardware, you may not have access to the same parts that the manufacturer uses. In this case, you might need to find a less-than-reliable supplier to get the parts you need. However, if you work with TPM, you will have access to trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians who perform the repairs will be experts in this field and may be more familiar with your equipment than in-house techs.

You can save money on post-EoL OEM services by working with a TPM company. TPM companies have much lower prices than OEMs, and they offer a similar skill set. In addition, the scope of work with TPM 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.

OEMs specialize in making and selling equipment. TPM programs focus on the needs of a company. A TPM program might be able to do a repair so that there is little downtime. Or they might offer more services that can save the company money. Some TPMs, like NorthSmart, let you purchase only the services you need. You can also create a hybrid model with some features of OEM and TPM support if that works better for your business.