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Even if a manufacturer stops supporting a product, it doesn’t mean the product becomes useless. In fact, the product still has a lot of its original value. If it works for your company and you’re comfortable with it, you can keep using it by using TPM (Total Productive Maintenance). As long as there aren’t any major problems with the hardware or how it interacts with your company’s other systems, you can keep the product going for longer without having to replace it.

If your hardware is about to reach its end of service life and your company does not have much extra money to spend on upgrades, you can choose to continue using your existing equipment with the help of TPM. This will allow you to upgrade at a time when you are ready and have prepared for the transition. You can also make sure that you have the finances in order before making a purchase for new equipment.

If you are repairing your hardware yourself, you may not have access to the same parts that the original manufacturer used. This can be a problem, because the replacements may not be as good quality or may not work with your equipment. When you work with TPM, you have access to trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians who are performing the repairs are experts in this field and may be more familiar with your equipment than in-house techs.

You can avoid the high prices for post-EoL OEM services by working with a TPM company. They will charge much less money for the same skill set. In addition, the work that is done by a TPM company may be more extensive and personal than what your OEM offers. 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.

OEMs specialize in their equipment, but TPM programs can focus on the needs of your company. They might be able to repair your equipment in a way that causes as little downtime as possible, or offer more services that can provide a better deal. Some TPM options, like NorthSmart, let you purchase only the services you need. You can even create a hybrid model with elements of both OEM and TPM support if that’s what fits your business.