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When a manufacturer stops supporting a product, the equipment is not useless. It still has most of its value, and it can be convenient to keep using it if it works for your company. 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 the product working for longer by using TPM.

Even if your hardware is reaching its end-of-service-life, that doesn’t mean you have to upgrade right away. You may not have the extra money to spend on new upgrades, or you may not want to be rushed into a decision. With TPM, you can continue to use your existing equipment until you’re ready to make the switch. You can prepare for the transition and make sure your finances are in order before purchasing new hardware.

If you are repairing your own hardware, you may not have access to the parts that the manufacturer (OEM) provides. In this case, you might have to get parts from a less-trustworthy manufacturer. However, if you work with TPM, you will have access to 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.

In addition to savings, TPM may include more work or be more personalized than what your OEM offers. You also get to push back the cost of new equipment. An upgrade will still be necessary at some point, but TPM can help delay it.

OEMs specialize in making equipment, but TPM programs can focus on what your company needs. TPM programs might be able to fix things so there is little downtime or offer more services for a better price. Some TPM programs, like NorthSmart, let you buy only the services you need. You can also choose a hybrid model that has some of the features of both OEM and TPM support.