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Even if a manufacturer stops supporting a product, it doesn’t mean that the product becomes 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 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 does not have much extra money to spend on upgrades. You have your own business to run and need to balance your schedule. In addition, you don’t want to feel rushed into a decision about upgrading because you feel like 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 fixing your computer or other hardware yourself, you may not have access to parts from the original manufacturer. This can be a problem because the parts may not work with your equipment. Working with TPM means having access to trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians who will be repairing your equipment are experts in this field and may know more about it than in-house technicians.

You can save money by working with a TPM company instead of an OEM. TPM companies offer similar skill sets but at a much lower cost. They can also do more work than an OEM, and you can push back the cost of new equipment. However, you will eventually need to upgrade your equipment, and TPM can help delay that expense.

TPM programs can focus on the needs of your company. They might be able to do a repair in a way that creates little downtime or offer more services for a better price. Some TPM options, like NorthSmart, let you buy only the services you need. You can also create a hybrid model with elements of OEM and TPM support if that is what fits your business.