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If a manufacturer stops supporting a product, the equipment is not suddenly useless. It still has value, and it can be useful if it works for your company. As long as there aren’t any glaring issues with the hardware or problems with its place in your company’s infrastructure, you can keep using it for a longer time by using TPM.

If your hardware is about to reach its end-of-support life (EoSL), but your company doesn’t have much extra money to spend on upgrades, you don’t need to worry. You can continue using your existing equipment with the help of TPM, and upgrade when you’re ready. You can prepare for the transition and have your finances in order before purchasing new equipment.

If you are repairing your hardware yourself, you may not have easy access to OEM parts. This means you might need to get parts from less-than-trustworthy manufacturers. 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 repairing your hardware are experts in the field and may be more familiar with your equipment than in-house techs.

If you want to save money on post-EoL OEM services, you should work with a TPM company. They offer lower prices than OEMs and have a similar skill set. In addition, the scope of work with TPM may be more expansive or personalized than what is offered by your OEM. You can also push back the cost of new equipment by working with TPM. While an upgrade will still be necessary at some point, TPM can help keep it at bay.

TPM programs focus on the needs of your company. They might be able to do a repair quickly so that there is little downtime or offer more services that can save you money. Some TPM programs, like NorthSmart, let you purchase only the services you need. You can also create a hybrid model with elements of both OEM and TPM support if it works better for your business.