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When a manufacturer stops providing support for a product, the equipment is not suddenly useless. It still has most of its original value and if it 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 stretch your initial investment and keep the product working longer with TPM.

It is possible that your hardware will reach its end-of-service life at a time when your company doesn’t have much extra money to spend on upgrades. You have your own business to run and you need to balance your time. Plus, you don’t want to feel rushed into a decision because you think you need new hardware. By continuing to use your existing equipment with the help of TPM, you can choose when you are ready to upgrade. You can prepare for the transition and have your finances in order before purchasing new equipment.

If you are repairing your hardware yourself, you may not have access to original manufacturer 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 will perform the repairs are experts in this field and may be more familiar with your equipment than in-house techs.

You can avoid high prices for post-EoL OEM services by working with a TPM company. They offer similar skills at a much lower price. Plus, you may get more work done or a more personalized service than you would from your OEM. You can also push back the cost of new equipment by working with a TPM company. While an upgrade will still be necessary at some point, TPM can help delay it.

OEM companies specialize in making equipment. TPM programs can focus more on what your company needs. They might be able to do a repair so that there is little downtime or offer more services for a better price. Some TPM options, like NorthSmart, let you purchase only the services you need. You can also create a hybrid model with some of the features of OEM and TPM support if it suits your business.