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When a manufacturer stops supporting a product, it doesn’t mean the product is suddenly useless. It still has a lot 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 where it fits into your company’s infrastructure, you can stretch your initial investment and keep the product working longer with TPM.

If your hardware is reaching its end of service life and your company doesn’t have much extra money to spend on upgrades, you don’t need to worry. You can continue using your existing equipment with the help of TPM. This will help you choose when to upgrade, and you can prepare for the transition by getting your finances in order first.

If you are working on the hardware yourself, you may not be able to get OEM parts. This means that 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 work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians who will be repairing your equipment are experts in the field and may be more familiar with it than in-house techs.

You can save money by working with a TPM company instead of your OEM for post-EoL services. TPM companies offer similar skills at a much lower price. They can also do more work for you than your OEM, and you can 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 their equipment. However, TPM programs can offer more services that are specific to your company. They might be able to do repairs quickly so there is little down time for your business. Or they might offer more comprehensive services that would be a better deal for you. Some TPM programs, 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 works best for your business.