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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. If the product works for your company, it is good to keep using it. As long as there are no big problems with the hardware or with how it fits into your company’s infrastructure, you can keep using the product for a longer time by using TPM.

If your hardware is about to reach its end of service life and your company doesn’t have much extra money to spend on upgrades, don’t worry. You can continue using your existing equipment with the help of TPM. This will allow you to upgrade when you’re ready, which will give you time to prepare for the transition and get your finances in order.

If you are repairing your hardware yourself, you may not have access to OEM parts. You might have to get parts from less-trustworthy manufacturers. But if you work with TPM, you will have access to trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians who are repairing your hardware are experts in the 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 offer similar skill sets as OEMs, but their prices are much lower. Plus, with TPM you may get more work done or a more personalised service than what your OEM offers. You can also push back the cost of new equipment by using a TPM company. Although you will still need to upgrade at some point, using a TPM company can help delay that cost.

OEMs specialize in making equipment for companies. 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.