The Rise of Third-Party Maintenance: Smarter, Greener, and Built for the Future

Written by:
Mike Weisel
Published on
June 4, 2025
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Market Outlook: Rapid Growth Ahead

According to Global Newswire, the Third-Party Maintenance (TPM) industry is expected to experience significant growth in the next five years. Valued at approximately $3.7 billion in 2023, the market is projected to reach $8.1 billion by 2030. This surge is driven by advancements in technology, evolving end-user needs, and the growing complexity of enterprise IT environments.

Why Organizations Are Turning to TPM

Organizations are increasingly shifting away from traditional OEM support contracts in favor of cost-effective, flexible third-party maintenance models. With longer refresh cycles and tighter IT budgets, TPM provides an efficient alternative, especially when maintaining legacy infrastructure beyond the manufacturer's support window.

Third-party providers also play a vital role in minimizing electronic waste, aligning with sustainability goals while extending hardware life. Pay-as-you-go service models and tailored support agreements give businesses the agility to adjust maintenance based on evolving operational needs.

Technology-Driven Support That Scales

The integration of AI, machine learning (ML), and remote monitoring is transforming TPM capabilities. These tools enable predictive maintenance and faster resolution times, significantly reducing downtime. Service providers can proactively identify and address issues before they become problems, which minimizes on-site visits and improves IT efficiency.

Cloud-based systems also improve service delivery. Maintenance platforms now offer analytics, ticket tracking, and performance monitoring, empowering IT leaders with better visibility into their infrastructure.

Meet Balata One: The New Cloud-Based Platform

At Balata Data, we’ve built Balata One, a cloud-native maintenance platform designed for modern enterprise environments. It delivers:

  • Real-time incident ticketing from the moment an issue occurs
  • Intelligent event filtering to prioritize critical alerts
  • OS and application tracking for better system oversight
  • Agent-less deployment options for simplified integration

Balata One gives you peace of mind while keeping operations running smoothly.

The Future of Maintenance Is Now

As digital transformation accelerates and hybrid environments become the norm, TPM will play a vital role in reducing operational costs, supporting sustainability, and enabling more strategic resource allocation. Balata is proud to be at the forefront of this evolution.

Let’s extend the life of your IT infrastructure without compromising performance or compliance.

📩 Contact us to learn how Balata's TPM solutions can support your business.

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