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When a manufacturer stops supporting a product, the equipment is not suddenly useless. It still has a lot of 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 keep the product working longer by using TPM.

You may not have enough money to upgrade your hardware right now. You also don’t want to be rushed into a decision. You can use TPM to help you continue using your current hardware. When you’re ready, you can upgrade and prepare for the transition by getting your finances in order.

If you are repairing your hardware yourself, you may not have access to OEM parts. This can be a problem because the parts from less-than-trustworthy manufacturers may not work with your equipment. TPM is a better option because you will have access to trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians who are performing the repairs will be experts in this field and may be more familiar with the equipment than in-house techs.

You can avoid paying too much for post-EoL OEM services by working with a TPM company. TPM companies offer similar skills at a much lower price. Plus, they may offer a more comprehensive or personalized scope of work than 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.

OEMs specialize in making and selling equipment. TPM programs focus on the needs of a company, like making sure that downtime is minimized when there is a repair or providing more services that might be helpful. Some TPM programs, like NorthSmart, let you purchase only the services you need. You can also create a hybrid model with elements of OEM and TPM support if that’s what works for your business.