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If a manufacturer stops supporting a product, that product is not suddenly useless. It still has a lot of its original value, and if it works for your company, it is convenient to keep using it. As long as there aren’t any big issues with the hardware or problems with its place in your company’s infrastructure, you can keep the product working longer by using TPM.

Your company may reach its EoSL at a time when you don’t have much extra money to spend on upgrading your hardware. You have your own business to run and need to balance your schedule. Plus, you don’t want to be rushed into a decision about upgrading because you feel like you need new hardware. By continuing to use your existing equipment with the help of TPM, you can choose when to upgrade. You can prepare for the transition and have your finances in order before purchasing new equipment.

If you are fixing your hardware yourself, you may not have access to the original parts. You might have to get parts from a less-than-reliable 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 fixing your hardware are experts in this field and may know more about your equipment than in-house technicians do.

You don’t have to pay a lot for post-EoL OEM services if you work with a TPM company. They offer similar skills at a much lower price. Plus, TPM companies often include more services than OEMs do. And you can push back the cost of new equipment by working with a TPM. Although you will still need to upgrade at some point, using a TPM can help delay that cost.

OEMs specialize in their equipment, but TPM programs can focus on the needs of your company. They might be able to repair equipment in a way that causes as little downtime as possible or offer more 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.