In contrast, Liberty Global could consolidate its current local cable business, while also challenging competition from the likes of Deutsche Telekom.
In fact, teams mentored though this class, plus a few other teams from before D-Lab existed, have won prizes in 24 IDEAS Global Challenge Competitions from 2002 to 2014.
The success of the Osborne 1 computer was short-lived, however, owing to manufacturing challenges and competition from rivals, and the company folded two years later.
Hong Kong, one of the world's great manufacturing societies, now faces major challenges and competition from developing countries building middle-tech industries and offering low-wage labor.
The introduction of +1 and the F.T.C. charges highlight two of Google's biggest challenges: heightened competition from Facebook, and near-constant criticism from privacy advocates and policy makers over its practices.
Yahoo's first-quarter results were roughly in line with analysts forecasts, and suggest that the Internet company continues to struggle not only with the slumping economy, but also with internal challenges and competition from Google and others.
"As Chinese OEMs shift their focus from the domestic market to the next high-growth markets, they will face a number of challenges, including competition from 'local' brands".
The deal could be a sign of how smaller open source database companies are looking to address challenges against competition from bigger players like Oracle and IBM, and how they can better ensure their longevity.
Workers in manufacturing had long understood that they were exposed to the challenge of competition from overseas.
Both he and Mr. Anderson were pessimistic about the immediate future for the major airlines, which have been buffeted by the weak economy and challenged by competition from low-fare carriers.
