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

If your hardware is going to reach its End of Service Life soon, and your company doesn’t have a lot of extra money to spend on upgrades, you can choose to continue using your existing equipment with the help of TPM. This will allow you to take your time and prepare for the transition before purchasing new equipment. You can also keep your finances in order during this time.

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

You don’t have to pay high prices for post-EoL OEM services. Work with a TPM company instead and you will save money. TPM companies have a similar skill set, but they charge much less. Plus, the scope of work may be more expansive or personalized than what your OEM offers. You can also push back the cost of new equipment by working with a TPM company. An upgrade will still be necessary at some point, but TPM can help delay it.

OEMs specialize in their equipment, but TPM programs can focus on the needs of your company. They might be able to repair your equipment in a way that causes as little downtime as possible. Or they might offer more services that can be better for you. Some TPM programs, 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 that is what works better for your business.