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When a manufacturer stops supporting a product, it doesn’t mean that the product suddenly becomes useless. The product still has a lot of its value left. If the product works for your company, it can be convenient 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 about to reach its end-of-service-life and you don’t have extra money to spend on upgrades, you can continue using your current equipment with the help of TPM. This will allow you to upgrade at your own pace and when you’re ready. You can prepare for the transition by getting your finances in order first.

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.

You don’t have to pay a lot of money to get your computer repaired after it dies. You can work with a company that does repairs (known as TPM companies). They offer services that are much cheaper than what the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) would charge. Plus, the work that TPM companies do may be more extensive and personalized than what the OEM offers. You can also push back the cost of getting a new computer by using a TPM company. While you will eventually need to upgrade your computer, using a TPM company can help delay that cost.

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