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When a manufacturer stops supporting a product, the equipment is not suddenly useless. It still has most of its original value. If the product 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 stretch your initial investment and keep the product working longer using TPM.

If you don’t have a lot of money to spend on new hardware, you can still use your old hardware with the help of TPM. You can wait until you have the money to upgrade and plan for it. This will help you not feel rushed into a decision.

If you are repairing your hardware yourself, you may not have access to the same parts that the manufacturer uses. This can be a problem, because the parts may not work with your equipment or they may be of lower quality. A better option is to work with TPM. TPM has access to trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians who perform repairs are experts in this field and may be more familiar with your equipment than in-house techs.

You can save money on post-EoL OEM services by working with a TPM company. TPM companies usually charge less than OEMs, and they have a similar skill set. In addition, the scope of work included 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 different than OEMs. They can focus more on what your company needs instead of just selling you equipment. TPMs might be able to do a repair in a way that creates less down time for you or offer more services that fit your needs better. Some TPM programs, like NorthSmart, let you buy only the services you need. You can also create a hybrid model with some of the features of an OEM and TPM.