Rikkert Engels

Rikkert Engels

Rikkert founded Xillio in 2004 with a focus on solving complex content management and migration challenges. With a background in enterprise content management and knowledge management, Rikkert has helped shape Xillio's development from a specialist migration company into a provider of enterprise content migration technology and services. Before founding Xillio, he gained experience in the knowledge management department of a large bank. He studied business management at the University of Groningen. As CEO, Rikkert guides the company's long-term direction, connecting technology development with the changing needs of organizations managing large volumes of enterprise content.

Posts by Rikkert Engels

Should You Be Scared to Sunset Your Legacy ECM System (Part 2: update)
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Should You Be Scared to Sunset Your Legacy ECM System (Part 2: update)

Aug 5, 2025, 11:00:00 AM 4 min read
Should You Be Scared to Sunset Your Legacy ECM Systems?
Should You Be Scared to Phase Out Your Legacy ECM Systems?

Should You Be Scared to Sunset Your Legacy ECM Systems?

Feb 20, 2020, 12:00:00 PM 3 min read
The Key to a Successful Migration is Your Plan B
Key to a successful content migration

The Key to a Successful Migration is Your Plan B

Jul 18, 2019, 10:16:41 AM 3 min read
Why IT consultancy firms should build a migration unit
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Why IT consultancy firms should build a migration unit

Jul 16, 2018, 10:43:03 AM 2 min read
First Stop in The Digital Transformation Journey: Content Pollution
How to get rid of your ROT content for digital transformation

First Stop in The Digital Transformation Journey: Content Pollution

Apr 16, 2018, 1:47:09 PM 2 min read
3 Questions project managers should ask before content migration
how to deliver a content migration on time

3 Questions project managers should ask before content migration

Mar 30, 2018, 7:35:00 AM 2 min read
5 Things That Can Go Wrong with Manual Content Migration
difficulties with manual content migration

5 Things That Can Go Wrong with Manual Content Migration

Feb 20, 2018, 2:15:48 PM 2 min read
SharePoint migration: combining migration and integration

SharePoint migration: combining migration and integration

Oct 9, 2017, 12:36:39 PM 1 min read
6 Reasons why Xillio has the Best Toolkit for Your Document Migration
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6 Reasons why Xillio has the Best Toolkit for Your Document Migration

Oct 11, 2016, 10:20:12 AM 3 min read