In our previous article about Right to Repair (R2R), we discussed the growing movement among consumers, governments and businesses to challenge the OEMs about restrictive practices that inhibit end-users or maintenance companies from doing repairs and enhancements to the equipment they own....
Over the last several years, we’ve seen increasing attention to the controversial issue of “Right to Repair”. Many states and now the Federal Government have had complaints primarily from consumers that they are denied the right to repair their own devices, cars, appliances, computers, etc. ...
The Third-Party Maintenance (TPM) market continues substantial growth as channel players search for the best methods of delivering cost-effective services to end-users. The Channel Company (CRN) recently interviewed Ken Peck, the CEO and founder of one of the fastest-growing TPMs, Smart 3rd Party (S3P)....
Turbulent times require reliable and consistent partners. And, if you’re an IT equipment reseller or broker of IT infrastructure products or services, you have likely faced the challenge of navigating industries that are suffering, such as restaurants and hospitality, and industries that are thriving, such...
Nowadays, no matter where you live in the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has likely forced changes in your life. The Information Technology industry globally faces massive challenges due to the pandemic. It has impacted organizations in multiple ways, from their ability to serve customers to...
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...