CISCO 2500 SERIES ROUTER (2507)

When a manufacturer stops providing support for a product, the equipment is not suddenly useless. It still has 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 stretch your initial investment and keep the product working longer by using TPM.

You may be at a time when your company doesn’t have much extra money to spend on upgrades. You have your own business to run and you need to balance your time. Plus, you don’t want to be rushed into a decision because you feel like you need new hardware. By continuing to use your existing equipment with the help of TPM, you can choose when you are ready to upgrade. You can prepare for the transition and have your finances in order before purchasing new equipment.

If you are repairing 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 be as good or may not work with your equipment. When you work with TPM, you have access to trusted parts that will work well with your hardware. Plus, the technicians who will be repairing your equipment are experts in this field and will know more about it than in-house technicians.

If you work with a TPM company, you can avoid the high prices for post-EoL OEM services. TPM companies have lower prices and a similar skill set. They can do the job without charging a premium.

OEMs specialize in their equipment, but TPM programs can focus on the needs of your company. They might be able to repair equipment in a way that creates little downtime or offer more services that can provide a better deal. 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.