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When a manufacturer stops supporting a product, it doesn’t mean the product is suddenly useless. The product 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 big problems with the hardware or with how it works in your company’s infrastructure, you can keep using the product for longer by using TPM.

Your business might reach its End of Service Life 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’re ready to upgrade. You can prepare for the transition and get your finances in order before purchasing new equipment.

If you are working on your own hardware, you may not have access to parts from the original manufacturer. This can be a problem because the parts might not be compatible with your equipment or they might not be as reliable. When you work with TPM, you have access to trusted parts that are guaranteed to work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians who will be performing the repairs are experts in this field and they may be more familiar with your equipment than the in-house technicians.

You can save money on post-EoL OEM services by working with a TPM company. TPM companies have lower prices and the same skill set as OEMs. In addition, the scope of work with TPM may be more expansive or personalized than what is offered by your OEM. You also get to push back the cost of new equipment. While an upgrade will still be necessary at some point, TPM can help keep it at bay.

TPM programs are focused on the needs of your company. They can do repairs in a way that causes less downtime or offer more services that might be better for you. Some TPM programs, like NorthSmart, let you only buy the services you need. You can also choose a hybrid model that has some elements of both OEM and TPM support.