Survey data backs showing peer-to-peer increases knowledge among students, reduce stigma, and promotes help-seeking intentions.

Abu Dhabi government launches a specialist programming school that uses peer-to-peer teaching methods and gamification.

A top executive at Sun Microsystems said the company is developing a Web-based language called Juxtapose for use by companies looking to build peer-to-peer applications.

Once viewed as transforming entire industries, peer to peer is now gaining traction as an unglamorous way to make ordinary business processes more efficient.