Enterprise Hardware & Maintenance
Solutions

Cut costs by up to 70% with thomastech's premium refurbished servers, storage,
network equipment and expert third-party maintenance services for Dell EMC, HPE,
Cisco, IBM, NetApp and more.
70%
Average Cost Savings
85%
Assets Supported
98%
Client Retention
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Is Your Aging Hardware Holding Your Business Hostage?

Continuing to operate End-of-Life (EOL) or End-of-Service-Life (EOSL) equipment isn't just inefficient; it's actively exposing your organization to escalating dangers and financial drains. You feel the pressure, but the true costs and risks might be even higher than you realize.
  • The Multi-Million Dollar Security Gamble: Every unpatched EOL server, storage array, or network switch is an open invitation for cybercriminals. Breaches involving outdated technology cost organizations a staggering 47% more to remediate. Consider the current average cost of a data breach hitting $4.88 million – can your budget absorb the amplified impact of an EOL-related incident? Beyond the direct financial hit, the reputational damage can be irreparable. Don't gamble with your company's future on unsupported gear.
  • The Compliance Tightrope: Running unsupported EOL systems puts you on a collision course with critical regulations like HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOX. Why? Because OEMs stop providing security patches for EOL hardware, making it impossible to fulfill mandates like PCI DSS Requirement 6, which demands timely vulnerability patching. Failed audits aren't just paperwork; they lead to crippling fines, legal battles, and potentially the termination of essential services like credit card processing. Is your EOL hardware silently pushing your organization towards a costly compliance failure?
  • The Budget Black Hole: Are exorbitant OEM post-warranty support renewals consuming an ever-larger slice of your IT budget? This isn't just operational expense; it's a direct drain on funds desperately needed for strategic initiatives – the AI implementations, cloud migrations, and digital transformation projects your C-suite and board demand. Maintaining legacy systems and technical debt can devour up to 40% of IT budgets, acting as a hidden 'Innovation Tax'. What critical projects are being starved because funds are locked up supporting yesterday's hardware?
  • Operational Drag & Downtime Nightmares: Aging EOL equipment inevitably struggles to keep pace. Performance bottlenecks, constant firefighting by your already stretched team, and the looming threat of unexpected, prolonged downtime aren't just IT headaches. They directly impact business productivity, hinder revenue generation, and erode customer satisfaction. How much is slow, unreliable hardware truly costing your bottom line every single day?
  • The Endless Refresh Cycle Trap: Are you drowning in a complex sea of EOL and EOSL dates across a multi-vendor environment (Dell EMC, HPE, Cisco, IBM, NetApp, and others)? OEMs often dictate expensive hardware refreshes based on their product cycles and revenue targets, not your actual business needs or the hardware's true capabilities. Independent analysis suggests hardware often remains viable for 7-10 years, far beyond typical 3-5 year OEM EOL declarations. It's time to break free from this costly, disruptive cycle of vendor-dictated upgrades.

The thomastech Advantage:
Complete EOL Solutions

Premium Refurbished Hardware

Certified Refurbished Components &
Systems
Access a vast inventory of high-quality, thoroughly tested parts and complete systems from leading manufacturers at 40-60% below new OEM pricing.
Extensive EOL Hardware Catalog
Find the exact parts you need for your legacy systems – from hard-to-source components to complete servers and storage arrays – all with quality guarantees.
Same-Day Shipping Options
Critical parts when you need them. Our extensive inventory and efficient logistics ensure rapid fulfillment for urgent requirements, minimizing costly downtime.
Comprehensive Hardware Warranty
Every refurbished component and system is backed by our industry-leading warranty, ensuring total peace of mind and protection for your investment.
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Expert Third-Party Maintenance

Slash Support Costs by 40-70%
Dramatically reduce your annual maintenance expenditure compared to OEM post-warranty contracts. Redirect substantial savings to strategic initiatives and innovation projects.
Extend Hardware Lifespan by 3-5+ Years
Keep your reliable hardware performing optimally long after the manufacturer's arbitrary EOL/EOSL dates. Maximize ROI on your existing infrastructure investments.
Mitigate Security & Compliance Risks
Our expert support helps maintain stable, secure hardware environments for your EOL systems, significantly reducing breach exposure and supporting compliance requirements.
Multi-Vendor Expertise & Support
Consolidate support for all your EOL equipment (Dell EMC, HPE, Cisco, IBM, NetApp, and more) under one flexible contract with customized SLAs.
Feature/Aspect OEM Other TPM Providers thomastech
Support Cost for EOL Hardware High/Premium Reduced 40-70% Savings
Asset Lifespan OEM Dictated Extended Extended 3-5+ Years
Multi-Vendor Support Limited Yes Comprehensive
SLA Flexibility Rigid/Standard Some Options Fully Customized
Refurbished Parts Quality N/A Variable Certified, Tested
Parts Inventory Breadth Limited for EOL Moderate Extensive
Engineers with OEM Experience Yes Variable Level 3+ Specialists
Complete System Availability New Only Limited Extensive Options
EOL Hardware Strategy Guidance Focused on Refresh Limited Comprehensive

Why Choose thomastech?

Our integrated approach to hardware and maintenance delivers unique advantages

Significant Cost Savings

Save 40-80% on hardware and 40-70% on maintenance compared to OEM prices, redirecting funds to strategic initiatives.

In-House Level 3+ Engineers

Direct access to our expert engineering team ensures faster problem resolution than providers who outsource support.

Extensive Parts Inventory

Our vast in-house inventory of OEM-compatible parts ensures immediate availability for repairs and replacements.

Extend Hardware Lifespan

Keep your reliable systems running optimally for 3-5+ years beyond OEM end-of-life declarations.

Customizable Solutions

Tailored hardware configurations and flexible SLAs designed to meet your specific technical and budgetary requirements.

Comprehensive Testing

Every hardware component undergoes rigorous testing to ensure performance, reliability, and compatibility.

FAQ

How does thomastech ensure the quality of refurbished parts and systems?

Every component and system undergoes our comprehensive 21-point certification process. This includes thorough cleaning, comprehensive diagnostic testing, firmware verification, and burn-in testing. We maintain strict quality control standards, and all refurbished hardware comes with our industry-leading warranty. Our rejection rate for acquired parts is over 30% - if it doesn't meet our standards, we don't sell it. This rigorous approach is why we maintain a 99.8% reliability rating across all shipped hardware.

Is TPM really as reliable as OEM support for EOL equipment?

Absolutely. Our Third-Party Maintenance program pairs a global parts-distribution network with 24 × 7 proactive monitoring and Level-3 engineers who have deep multi-vendor expertise. Because we aren’t tied to a single manufacturer, we keep fully stocked depots of critical spares and dispatch them the moment predictive analytics flag a potential failure—often before users notice anything. The result is OEM-grade uptime, but with faster response times and up to 50 % lower cost of ownership.

Will using your TPM services void warranties on my other equipment?

No. OEM warranties apply only to the specific hardware they cover; bringing thomastech in to support End-of-Life assets does not cancel active warranties on newer gear. We keep meticulous service records and follow the same anti-static handling, torque, and firmware-versioning requirements the manufacturers specify. That means you stay fully compliant with any remaining OEM or software-vendor obligations while gaining the flexibility and savings of third-party coverage. (If a device is still under an active OEM contract, we simply exclude it from the TPM agreement until that contract expires.)

What about firmware updates for EOL hardware?

We maintain a secure archive of the final OEM-approved firmware images for every platform we support. Before deployment, each image is checksum-verified and stress-tested in our lab environment to rule out regressions. For security-critical components, we layer in vulnerability-management scans and recommend micro-code hardening where available. All updates are performed during a scheduled maintenance window and backed by full rollback plans, so your risk profile stays low even when the manufacturer has stopped issuing patches.

How does thomastech handle large-scale or specialized hardware requirements?

Large data-center roll-outs and niche architectures are where we shine. Our project-management teams coordinate multi-rack deliveries, install-base audits, and phased cutovers, while Smart Hands technicians in 68 countries give you physical coverage wherever your sites are located. Whether you run dense HPC clusters, legacy mainframes, or mixed-vendor SAN fabrics, we bundle custom SLAs, on-site spares kits, and vendor-independent roadmap guidance that keeps every system—new or 15 years old—performing at peak efficiency.

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