CISCO APPLICATION POLICY INFRASTRUCTURE APPLIANCE (SMALL)

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.

If your hardware is about to reach its end of service life and your company doesn’t have extra money to spend on upgrades, you don’t need to worry. You can continue using your existing equipment with the help of TPM, and upgrade when you’re ready. This will give you time to prepare for the transition and get your finances in order.

If you are working on the hardware yourself, you may not have access to parts that came from the manufacturer. This can be a problem because the parts may not work with your equipment. You can solve this problem by working with TPM. TPM has access to trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians who will be repairing your equipment are experts in this field. They may know more about your equipment than in-house technicians do.

By working 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 fix things quickly with little downtime or offer more services that save you money. Some TPM programs, like NorthSmart, let you purchase only the services you need. You can also choose a hybrid model that mixes elements of OEM and TPM support if it fits your business.