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The conventional way of handling IT Equipment that is still in use is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). It is crucial to know what OEM Services are and why TPM emerged as a solution to understand TPM better. The need for TPM stems from the shortcomings and downfalls of OEM, making it all the more essential to know why OEM fails to deliver.
The Business Plan of OEM has evolved over time. Today, OEM operates by purchasing a Product from an IT Manufacturer, rebranding and then selling them to End-users. There are many reasons why people go for OEM Services. OEM reduces the Cost of Production. IT Assets such as Servers, Network Equipment like Routers, Modems etc have fans and other parts which should get worn out with use. If your Equipment is under Warranty, you contact your OEM Provider to replace those components with better ones. It is reasonable to opt for Maintenance Services from where you got your Equipment as you think they know better about it than anyone else. Therefore, you rely on your OEM Provider to take care of IT Maintenance.
However, most OEM Service Providers increase the Maintenance Prices annually by at least 15% for the first 5 years of Equipment's Purchase. Several reports on OEMs suggest that 80% of total IT Costs occur after buying a new Equipment, owing to Maintenance Costs imposed by OEMs. This rise in the price worsens as the Equipment crosses its end of Service Life.
Cisco, IBM, HPE etc issue EOL and EOSL for your Equipment. These dates vary depending on the system. OEM then renders your Equipment out of the Market, they stop MArketing, Selling and Servicing that Equipment. They begin imploring you to to for "Upgrades" and "Better" Assets than your previous Equipment. However, more often than not, you wish to retain the Equipment. You choose this option when you realize that the Equipment is fully functional and capable of delivering performance for at least 2 to 3 more years. Getting rid of them is simply a wasteful IT expenditure.
Once you've decided that you wish to retain your current equipment, you will have to opt for Post-warranty Services by OEM. However, instead of solving the Problem and maintaining the Longevity of your Equipment, the ever-escalating prices of OEM Post-warranty Contracts further add to the bill.This uneconomical expenditure eventually brings down the Return on Investment (ROI) for that Equipment. The Post-warranty Services are so overpriced that buying new Equipment seems like a better IT spend to you.
The entire Business Model of OEM revolves around making a sale. Pushing new Equipment after rendering them Out-of-the-market is a strategic move to let you buy new Equipment that you dont even need. However, there is a solution : Third Party Maintenance Services.
Most IT analysts believe Third-party Maintenance Services fare much better than OEM Services. An Enterpise can employ Third-party Maintenance Services for almost all End-of-life OEM Equipment. With a trusted Third-party Maintenance Service Provider such as Thomastech, you can expect the following for your Organization.
Third-party Maintenance Services are independent of existing OEM Services. When going for a TPM Service, make sure you choose only the best. An ideal Third-party Maintenance Provider accomplishes the following :
Covering all the above Services and having repair rates greater than 90% in the first visit itself, Thomastech delivers industry leading Third-party Maintenance Solutions. Thomastech Data Center Support Services are your one stop destination for your Organization's Hardware Maintenance needs. With a Customer first approach and timely response, we help you cut down on wasteful IT Expenditure and create an IT ecosystem which is both functional and profitable. Get in touch with our seasoned Professionals and certified Engineers and experience an affirmative change in your IT ecosystem management today.
To schedule a private conference answering your questions and evaluating your IT systems and strategies, call us at 1(330) 225-3117 or send an email to info@thomastechllc.com.
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