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When a manufacturer stops supporting a product, the equipment is not suddenly useless. It still has most 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 big problems with the hardware or with its place in your company’s infrastructure, you can keep using the product for a longer time by using TPM.

If you don’t have a lot of money to spend on new hardware, you can still use your current equipment with the help of TPM. You can choose when to upgrade, and you can prepare for the transition by getting your finances in order first.

If you are repairing your hardware yourself, you may not have access to OEM parts. You might have to get parts from less-than-trustworthy manufacturers. However, if you work with TPM, you will have access to trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians who are repairing your hardware are experts in this field and may be more familiar with your equipment than in-house techs.

You can avoid paying high prices for post-EoL OEM services by working with a TPM company. TPM companies offer similar skill sets as OEMs, but their prices are much lower. In addition, the scope of work offered by TPM companies may be more expansive or personalized than what is offered by 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 keep it at bay.

TPM programs can be more focused on what your company needs. They might be able to fix the equipment in a way that causes less downtime or offer more services for a better price. Some TPM programs, like NorthSmart, let you buy only the services you need. You can also create a hybrid model with parts of both OEM and TPM support if that’s what works for your business.