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If a manufacturer stops supporting a product, that product is not suddenly useless. It still has a lot of its original 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 use TPM to keep the product working longer on your initial investment.

You may be at a time when your hardware is reaching the end of its life cycle, but you don’t have the extra money to spend on upgrades. You have your own business to run and need to balance your time carefully. Plus, you don’t want to feel rushed into a decision about upgrading your hardware. By continuing to use your existing equipment with the help of TPM, you can choose when you’re ready to upgrade. You can prepare for the transition and have your finances in order before purchasing new equipment.

If you are repairing your own hardware, you may not have access to the same parts that the manufacturer does. In this case, you may need to find a less-trusted manufacturer to get the parts you need. However, working with TPM will give you access to more trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Additionally, the technicians who are performing the repairs will be experts in this field and may be more familiar with your equipment than in-house techs.

If you want to avoid high prices for post-EoL OEM services, you can work with a TPM company. They have lower prices and a similar skill set. Plus, the scope of work with TPM may be more expansive or personalized than what your OEM offers. You can also push back the cost of new equipment. An upgrade will still be necessary at some point, but TPM can help delay it.

OEMs specialize in equipment, but TPM programs can focus on the needs of your company. They might be able to repair your equipment in a way that creates as little downtime as possible. Or they might offer more encompassing services that provide better value. Some TPM options, like NorthSmart, let you purchase only the services you need. You can even create a hybrid model with elements of OEM and TPM support if that’s what fits your business.