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Even if a company stops supporting a product, the product is not automatically useless. It still has a lot of its original value. If the product works for your company, it is good to keep using it. As long as there aren’t any big problems with the hardware or how it fits into your company’s infrastructure, you can keep using the product longer by using TPM.

If your hardware is about to reach its end-of-service life (EoSL), but your company doesn’t have much extra money to spend on upgrades, you don’t need to worry. You can continue using your existing equipment with the help of TPM, and upgrade when you’re ready. You can prepare for the transition and have your finances in order before purchasing new equipment.

If you are doing the repairs yourself, you may not have easy access to OEM parts. You might have to find less-than-trustworthy manufacturers 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 performing 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 lower prices and the same skill set as OEMs. You can also get more work done for the same price, or even personalized work that is not available from OEMs. Additionally, you can 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.

OEMs specialize in certain types of equipment, but TPM programs can focus on the needs of your company. They might be able to fix things so there is less down time for your business or offer more services that can save you money. Some TPM programs, like NorthSmart, let you only buy the services you need. You can even mix and match between OEM and TPM support if it fits your business better.