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When a manufacturer stops supporting a product, it doesn’t mean the product becomes useless. It still has a lot of its original value. If the product works for your company, you can keep using it by using TPM. This will help you stretch your initial investment and keep the product working longer.

If you don’t have enough money to buy new hardware, you can still use your old hardware. You can use software that will help you protect your old hardware. When you’re ready, you can upgrade to new hardware. You can plan for the transition and make sure you have the money before you buy anything.

If you are working on repairing your hardware yourself, you may not have access to the same parts that the original manufacturer used. In this case, you might have to find less-than-reliable manufacturers in order to get the parts you need. However, if you work with TPM, you will have access to more trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians who will be performing the 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. They usually have lower prices and the same skill set as an OEM. Plus, with TPM you may get more work done or a more personalized service than what your OEM offers. You can also push back the cost of new equipment by using TPM. Although you will still need to upgrade at some point, using TPM can help delay that.

OEMs specialize in their equipment, but TPM programs can focus more on the needs of your company. TPM programs might be able to do a repair in a way that creates as little downtime as possible or offer more encompassing 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 OEM and TPM support if that’s what fits your business.