Extend Data Center Value With Third-Party Hardware Support
Learn how third-party hardware maintenance helps you cut costs, extend data center life cycles and keep critical systems running without an OEM refresh.
When your storage, server or networking hardware hits the end of OEM support, you’re often pushed toward a costly refresh. That timing doesn’t always match your budget or your business priorities. Third-party hardware maintenance gives you another path to keep systems stable and supported.
With coverage for storage, servers, networking and hyperconverged devices, Park Place focuses on maintaining what you already own. You get continued support without being forced into upgrades that don’t align with your roadmap.
Reduce Costs Without Sacrificing Support
One of the biggest advantages of third-party maintenance is cost control. Those savings can ease pressure on IT budgets while still keeping hardware covered. Lower support costs also free up funds. Instead of spending on premature refresh cycles, you can redirect budget toward new initiatives that matter more to your business.
Support That Fits Your Industry and Scale
The model Park Place provides works across industries, from midmarket organizations to Fortune 500 enterprises. Whether you run a single data center or support global operations, third-party maintenance scales to meet your needs.
There are no special technical requirements to get started. If your environment includes supported hardware, you can extend its life and keep operations steady without adding complexity.
A Practical Option When Refresh Isn’t Possible
Not every organization can refresh on an OEM timeline. Supply chain delays, shifting priorities or budget constraints can all slow upgrades. Third-party support fills that gap by maintaining equipment well beyond the standard support window.
For example, after CDW helps you deploy new OEM hardware, third-party maintenance can step in three years later if a refresh isn’t realistic. That added flexibility helps you plan upgrades on your terms.
How CDW and Park Place Work Together
CDW works closely with Park Place to help customers manage hardware costs while maintaining performance. As CDW’s largest partner in this space, Park Place supports customers who need an alternative when OEM maintenance no longer fits.
Together, CDW and Park Place help you evaluate options, extend data center life spans and keep systems supported without disruption.
Open the door to cost-saving alternatives that still protect uptime. Start the conversation by asking your CDW account manager: “If I can’t refresh my equipment through the OEM, what options do I have to continue hardware maintenance on my devices?”
CDW helps you navigate these decisions with a clear view of cost, risk and long-term impact. By pairing trusted partners with practical guidance, CDW helps you support today’s environment while planning for what’s next.
Talk with your CDW account manager to see if third-party hardware maintenance is right for your environment.