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Even if a manufacturer stops supporting a product, it doesn’t mean that the product becomes useless. It still has most of its original value. If the product works for your company, it is good to keep using it. As long as there aren’t any big problems with the hardware or how it fits into your company’s infrastructure, you can keep the product going for longer by using TPM.

Your business might reach the end of its life cycle (EoSL) at a time when your company doesn’t have much extra money to spend on upgrades. You have your own business to run and your schedule to balance. Plus, you don’t want to be rushed into a hasty 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’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 hardware yourself, you may not have access to OEM parts. This means that you may have to find less-than-reliable manufacturers in order to get the parts you need. However, working with TPM entails more access to trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians performing the repairs are experts in this field and may be more familiar with the equipment than in-house techs.

Working with a TPM company can help you save money on post-EoL OEM services. TPM companies have prices that are much lower than OEMs, and they usually have the same skill set. You can also get more work done with a TPM company than with your OEM. Plus, you can 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 making and selling equipment. However, a TPM program might be better for your company because it can focus on what your company needs. A TPM program might be able to do a repair in a way that creates less down time for your company or offer more services that are better for you. Some TPM programs, like NorthSmart, let you buy only the services you need. You can even create a hybrid model with some of the features of an OEM and a TPM program if that is what works best for your business.