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Even if a manufacturer stops supporting a product, it doesn’t mean that the product is useless. Most of the time, the product still has a lot of its original value. If it works for your company, you can keep using it by using TPM. This will help you stretch your initial investment and keep the product working for longer.

You may not have enough money to buy new hardware right now. That’s okay! You can 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’re ready, you can buy new hardware that will work with TPM.

If you are repairing your own hardware, you may not have easy access to OEM parts. You might have to get parts from less-than-trustworthy manufacturers. Working with TPM entails more access to trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians performing the repairs are experts in the field and may be more familiar with the equipment than in-house techs.

In addition to saving money, you may get more work done with a TPM than with your OEM. You can also push back the cost of new equipment by working with a TPM. Although an upgrade will be necessary at some point, TPM can help delay it.

While an OEM specializes in their equipment, a TPM program can focus more on the needs of your company. They might be able to repair your 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.