
Re-Architecting Digital Learning Businesses in the Age of AI
The uncomfortable truth: AI alone won’t fix digital learning businesses.
Many digital learning publishers are benefiting from AI across the industry. AI is accelerating content creation, reducing production costs, and enabling faster scale. Despite these advancements, differentiation is getting harder, customer expectations are rising, and traditional models are losing relevance. The challenge is not just adopting AI, it’s rethinking how value is created.
Buyers are no longer looking for more content. They expect personalized learning journeys, measurable outcomes, seamless integration into workflows, and intelligent systems that adapt to their needs. This shift is forcing digital learning providers to rethink their product strategy, operating model, and go-to-market approach.
Hosted by Shrikant Pattathil, President and CTO, Harbinger Group, this panel discussion brought together industry leaders Ajith Kallambella, SVP and Head of Engineering, Relias; Gary Greenwood, Director of Digital and AI Transformation, DDI; and Poonam Jaypuriya, VP – eLearning, Harbinger Group. Drawing on their firsthand experience leading AI-driven transformation, the panel explored what is truly changing in the market, where organizations are facing challenges, and what it takes to remain relevant and competitive in an AI-first world.
Key Takeaways
- Discover how buyer expectations are evolving and why traditional content-led models are no longer enough.
- Identify where AI is creating real impact versus superficial gains.
- Understand the key shifts needed to move from course-based offerings to capability-driven solutions.



