CISCO 1-PORT MULTIFLEX TRUNK (G3)

When a manufacturer stops supporting a product, the equipment is not suddenly useless. It still maintains most of its original value, and if the product 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 use TPM to keep the product working longer on your budget.

If your hardware is about to reach its end-of-service life and your company doesn’t have a lot of extra money to spend on upgrades, you don’t have to worry. You can continue using your existing equipment with the help of TPM. This will allow you to upgrade when you’re ready, and you can prepare for the transition by getting your finances in order first.

If you are fixing your hardware yourself, you may not have access to the same parts that the original manufacturer used. This can be a problem because the replacements may not work as well with your equipment. However, if you work with TPM, you will have access to trusted parts that are guaranteed to work with your equipment. In addition, the technicians who will be repairing your hardware are experts in their field and may be more familiar with your equipment than in-house technicians.

Save money on post-EoL OEM services by working with a TPM company. They offer lower prices and the same skill set as OEMs, but without charging a premium. 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.

OEM companies make equipment, while TPM programs focus on the needs of your company. TPM companies might be able to fix your equipment in a way that creates as little downtime as possible. Or they might offer more services that can save you money. Some TPM options, like NorthSmart, let you purchase only the services you need. You can even create a hybrid model with parts of OEM and TPM support if that’s what works best for your business.