硬件(HW)对数据中心和网络设备维护合同可能覆盖硬件更换,现场安装工程,技术支持和主动监视。这个市场的重点是独立的,数据中心和网络维护的第三方市场。这是维护独立于oem厂商提供,通常被称为“TPM”(第三方维修),“未经授权的维修”或“另类维护。”A hybrid maintenance strategy — using OEM-authorized and OEM-independent maintenance — is becoming more common in the hardware support market, with a thriving ecosystem of independent support providers for server, storage and networking equipment. End-user customers are selectively using TPMs to cost-effectively extend the life of IT assets, control OEM-forced upgrades, and save money.
