Today’s IT leaders face a tough balancing act: reducing costs while maintaining high network reliability. Rising OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) support fees, forced refresh cycles, and fragmented multi-vendor contracts make that balance harder every year.
At Worldwide Services, we believe you shouldn’t have to choose between budget savings and uptime. That’s why our NetGuard Maintenance program provides a smarter, more flexible alternative to expensive OEM support programs like Cisco SMARTnet®.
With NetGuard, enterprises gain the support, reliability, and global coverage they need without the inflated price tag.
Why OEM Maintenance Costs Keep Rising
Sticking with OEM support may feel like the safe choice, but it often means:
- High annual renewal fees that escalate year over year
- Limited or no coverage for end-of-life systems
- Mandatory hardware refreshes when devices are still reliable
- Multiple contracts across multiple vendors, leading to wasted time and money
- This outdated model leaves IT leaders overpaying for services that don’t always align with business goals.
What Is NetGuard Maintenance?
NetGuard is Worldwide Services’ comprehensive third-party maintenance (TPM) program, designed to deliver enterprise-class support for networking, server, storage, and telecom equipment at a fraction of OEM costs.
NetGuard Maintenance includes:
- Guaranteed same or next business day hardware replacement
- 24/7/365 technical support from in-house certified engineers
- Access to knowledge bases, online tools, and case management
- Coverage for legacy and end-of-life hardware, extending ROI and avoiding forced refreshes
Whether you’re running Cisco, Juniper, Arris, Motorola, Fujitsu, or multi-vendor environments, NetGuard provides one contract to simplify support across the board.
Why Choose NetGuard from Worldwide Services?
- Achieve 50–90% Savings on IT Maintenance
Reduce annual maintenance expenses dramatically compared to OEM contracts, freeing up budget for innovation and transformation.
- Extend Hardware Lifecycles
Keep proven, reliable equipment in production longer, instead of replacing it on OEM timelines.
- Custom SLAs Tailored to You
From next-business-day service to 24/7 coverage, NetGuard adapts to your operational needs. No more paying for unnecessary coverage.
- Global Field Services
With a network of elite engineers, Worldwide Services provides on-site support for installation, break/fix repairs, spare parts management, and project management
- Simplified Multi-Vendor Support
One contract, one partner. NetGuard covers multiple OEM brands under a single agreement, reducing administrative overhead.
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A Smarter Alternative in Action
Consider an enterprise managing routers, switches, and CMTS systems across multiple vendors. OEM contracts forced them into multiple renewals and costly hardware replacements.
After switching to NetGuard Maintenance with Worldwide Services:
- Annual support costs dropped significantly.
- Legacy equipment remained fully covered, extending its lifecycle.
- Field engineers provided on-site installation and hardware replacement.
- All OEM contracts were consolidated under one streamlined program.
The result: reliability stayed high, costs dropped dramatically, and IT gained control.
Who Benefits Most from NetGuard?
NetGuard is built for organizations that:
- Need enterprise-grade reliability on a tighter budget
- Manage multi-vendor environments
- Rely on end-of-life or legacy hardware still critical to daily operations
- Require global reach and local expertise for IT support
Moving Forward with Worldwide Services
Reducing IT support costs should never come at the expense of performance or reliability. With NetGuard Maintenance from Worldwide Services, organizations gain a partner dedicated to long-term network stability and operational efficiency.
From proactive maintenance and certified engineering expertise to seamless global coverage, Worldwide Services helps businesses take control of their IT environments, without the constraints of traditional OEM contracts.
With NetGuard, you can:
- Optimize maintenance budgets and free up capital for innovation
- Extend the life and value of existing hardware
- Ensure uninterrupted performance through responsive, expert support
- Simplify multi-vendor management with one trusted global provider
NetGuard is more than maintenance, it’s a smarter, more sustainable way to support your network.
Ready to reduce IT support costs while protecting uptime? Contact Worldwide Services today to learn how NetGuard can optimize your maintenance strategy. Request a quote today
