CISCO PHYSICAL ACCESS GATEWAY

If a manufacturer stops offering support for a product, the equipment is not useless. It still has a lot of its original value, and if it works for your company, it is good to keep using it. As long as there are no major problems with the hardware or with how it fits into your company’s infrastructure, you can keep using the product longer by using TPM.

You may not have enough extra money to upgrade your hardware right now. You have your own business to run and you need to balance your time. Plus, you don’t want to feel like you have to hurry into a decision because you need new hardware. If you continue using your existing equipment with the help of TPM, you can choose when to upgrade. You can prepare for the transition and get your finances in order before buying new equipment.

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 be as reliable. However, if you work with TPM, you will have access to more trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians who are performing the repairs will be experts in this field and may be more familiar with your equipment than in-house techs.

You don’t have to pay high prices for post-EoL OEM services. Work with a TPM company instead and you will save money. TPM companies have a similar skill set, but they charge much less. Plus, the scope of work may be more expansive or personalized than what your OEM offers. You can also push back the cost of new equipment by working with a TPM company. An upgrade will still be necessary at some point, but TPM can help delay it.

OEMs specialize in their equipment. However, TPM programs can focus more on the needs of your company. They might be able to repair equipment 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.