While 3rd party maintenance (TPM) has been available for 30+ years, surprisingly, the market saturation of VARs offering a TPM solution was relatively low. Some resellers and VARs might not have been aware and didn’t consider 3rd party maintenance as a practical alternative. The good...
When it comes to IT Hardware, “Enterprise” generally refers to Servers, Data Storage Devices, Networking Equipment, and other hardware used to build your IT infrastructure. One of the biggest issues with definitions surrounding Enterprise Hardware is that in most cases they leave us with more...
As you prepare to exercise your freedom of choice, we wanted to share our Partner Bill of Rights. We, the Stakeholders at Smart 3rd Party, are committed to our Partners’ success in growing their TPM Business. Unlike other TPMs, S3P does not have a direct...
The third-party maintenance industry is undoubtedly a niche group. With our own language and terms, knowing what a third-party maintenance company is trying to say can be difficult. To help make sure you have a complete understanding of the terms you may see when researching...
When it comes time to consider a Third-Party Maintenance Provider, it is crucial to carefully analyze your partner options as all TPMs are not the same. Smart 3rd Party is proud to offer a Smart Profits Partner Program that is service-oriented with fair pricing to...
IT hardware is an essential component of business success. Without the right hardware, you cannot track data, help your employees collaborate, create and stay on budget, help clients on time, and successfully navigate many other business processes. Unfortunately, like any technology, it does not last...
Working Toward a Forward-Focused Federal Government Every year, the government awards millions of dollars in federal contracts for IT maintenance and support. The lion’s share is currently going to the OEM, the Original Equipment Manufacturer, even though there is a much less expensive alternative, TPM (Third...
According to The Gartner Report, hybrid maintenance strategies that use both OEM and TPM (third party maintenance) are becoming the standard in the hardware support market. There is an ecosystem of independent support providers for server, storage, and networking equipment. End-user customers are selectively using...
One of the leading Gartner analysts stated that Gartner has seen very few customers look to move equipment back to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance once it has been moved to a Third Party Maintenance (TPM) provider due to overall satisfaction and substantial savings with...
As we come to the end of this book, let’s review what we’ve learned. You cannot avoid the central issue or push/pull that is part of every IT executive and procurement professional’s world. Money or cost is a constraint that always inhibits the paradise view of...