HITACHI G630 48/128-PORT FC-32GB SWITCH (BROCADE)

When a manufacturer stops supporting a product, that product is not suddenly useless. It still has a lot of its original value. If the product works for your company, it is good to keep using it. As long as there aren’t any big problems with the hardware or with how it fits into your company’s infrastructure, you can keep using the product for a while by using TPM.

If you’re not ready to upgrade your hardware yet, you can still use your old hardware with the help of TPM. You can choose when to upgrade, and you can prepare for the transition by saving up money. When you’re ready, you can buy new equipment without feeling rushed.

If you are working on repairing your hardware yourself, you may not have access to the same parts that the original manufacturer used. In this case, you might have to find less-than-reliable manufacturers in order to get the parts you need. However, if you work with TPM, you will have access to more 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 can save money on post-EoL OEM services by working with a TPM company. TPM companies have lower prices and the same skill set as OEMs. You can also get more work done for the same price, or even personalized work that is not available from OEMs. Additionally, you can push back the cost of new equipment by working with a TPM company. While an upgrade will still be necessary at some point, TPM can help delay it.

OEMs specialize in making equipment, while TPM programs focus on the needs of a company. TPM programs might be able to do a repair in a way that creates less down time for your company or offer more services that can save you money. Some TPM options, like NorthSmart, let you purchase only the services you need. You can also create a hybrid model with parts of OEM and TPM support if that’s what works best for your business.