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When a manufacturer stops providing support for a product, it doesn’t mean that the product suddenly becomes useless. In fact, the product still has a lot of its original value. If the product works for your company, it is still convenient to use it. You can keep using the product for longer if you use TPM (technological process management). As long as there aren’t any big problems with the hardware or how it fits into your company’s infrastructure, you can keep using it and save money.

If you don’t have a lot of extra money to spend, but your hardware is reaching its end-of-support life, you can choose to wait and upgrade when you’re ready. TPM can help you continue using your old hardware until then. You can prepare for the transition and have your finances in order before purchasing new equipment.

If you are repairing your own hardware, you may not have easy access to OEM parts. You may need 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 performing the repairs are experts in the field and may be more familiar with the equipment than in-house techs.

You don’t have to pay a lot for post-EoL OEM services. You can work with a TPM company and save money. TPM companies have a similar skill set as OEMs, but they charge less. Plus, with TPM you may get more services or a more personalized experience than you would from 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 delay it.

TPM programs are different from OEMs because they focus more on the needs of your company. TPMs might be able to fix your equipment in a way that creates little downtime or offer more services that are better for you. Some TPMs, like NorthSmart, let you purchase only the services you need. You can also create a hybrid model with some elements of OEM and TPM support if it fits your business better.