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Even if a manufacturer stops supporting a product, it doesn’t mean the product is suddenly useless. In fact, the product still has a lot of its original value. If the product works for your company, it is a good idea 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 stretch your initial investment and keep the product working longer with TPM.

If your hardware is going to reach its end-of-support life soon, but you don’t have the extra money to spend on upgrades, you can continue to use your existing equipment with the help of TPM. This will allow you to upgrade at a time that is more convenient for you. You can prepare for the transition and have your finances in order before purchasing new equipment.

If you are repairing your own hardware, you may not have easy access to the original parts. You may have to get parts from less-than-reliable manufacturers. But if you work with TPM, you will have access to trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians who perform the repairs will be experts in this field and may know more about your equipment than in-house technicians.

You don’t have to pay a lot for post-EoL OEM services. You can work with a TPM company to get the job done at a much lower price. They have a similar skill set, so you won’t be missing out on anything.

There are two different types of companies when it comes to repairing and maintaining your equipment- OEMs and TPMs. TPM programs focus more on the needs of your company specifically, whereas an OEM is more specialized in their equipment. TPMs might be able to offer a repair that causes less downtime for you, or they might have a wider range of services that can save you money. Some TPM companies, such as NorthSmart, let you only purchase the services you need. You can also create a hybrid model with elements of both OEM and TPM support if that is what works best for your business.