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When a manufacturer stops supporting a product, it doesn’t mean the product is suddenly useless. It still has a lot 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 keep using the product for longer by using TPM.

If your hardware is about to reach its end-of-service life (EoSL) and your company doesn’t have much extra money to spend on upgrades, you can continue to use your existing equipment with the help of TPM. That way, you can choose when to upgrade, based on your own schedule and finances. You can prepare for the transition before purchasing new equipment.

If you are repairing your hardware yourself, you may not have access to the original manufacturer’s parts. In this case, you may need to find less-than-reliable manufacturers to get the parts you need. However, working with TPM will give you access to trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians performing the repairs will be 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 charge much less than OEMs, and they have a similar skill set. Plus, 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 offer different services that might be better for your company. They can do repairs quickly so there is little downtime. Or they might offer more services that are cheaper. Some TPM programs, like NorthSmart, let you buy only the services you need. You can also choose a hybrid model of TPM and OEM support if it works better for your business.