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When a manufacturer stops supporting a product, it does not mean that the product is useless. The product still has a lot of its original value. If the product works for your company, it is good to keep using it. As long as there are no big problems with the hardware or with how it fits into your company’s infrastructure, you can use the product for a longer time by using TPM.

You may not have enough extra money to buy new hardware right now. You have your own business to run and you need to balance your time. It’s also important not to feel rushed into a decision. You can use TPM to help you continue using your current hardware until you’re ready to upgrade. You can plan for the transition and make sure you have the finances in order before buying new equipment.

If you are repairing your hardware yourself, you may not have easy access to parts from the original equipment manufacturer. You may have to work with less-than-trustworthy 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 the 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 have lower prices and the same skill set as OEMs. In addition, the scope of work with a TPM company 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.

While an OEM specializes in a particular type of equipment, a TPM program can focus on the needs of your company. TPM programs might be able to do repairs in a way that creates less down time for you or offer more services that are better for your company. Some TPM options, 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 that’s what works best for your business.