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When a manufacturer stops supporting a product, it doesn’t suddenly become useless. It still has a lot of its original value. If the product works for your company, it is 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.

You might not have enough money to buy new hardware right now. That’s okay! You can still use your old hardware with the help of TPM. This will let you take your time and make a decision when you’re ready. You can also prepare for the transition by getting your finances in order. When you are ready, you can purchase new hardware.

If you are fixing your own hardware, you may not have access to the same parts that the manufacturer uses. This can cause problems. You may have to find less-than-reliable manufacturers in order to get the parts you need. But this is not a problem if you work with TPM. TPM has access to trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians who will be repairing your equipment are experts in their field. They may know more about your equipment than the technicians who work in-house.

If you want to avoid paying high prices for post-EoL OEM services, you can work with a TPM company. TPM companies offer similar skill sets as OEMs but at a much lower cost. In addition, the scope of work offered by TPM companies may be more expansive or personalized than what is offered by your OEM. You also get to push back the cost of new equipment. While an upgrade will still be necessary at some point, TPM can help keep it at bay.

OEMs specialize in making and selling equipment. TPM programs, like NorthSmart, can provide services that meet the needs of your company. For example, a TPM program might be able to repair equipment with little downtime or offer more comprehensive services that are better for your company. You can also choose to buy only the services you need from a TPM program. You can even create a hybrid model that includes some of the features of both OEM and TPM support.