In an increasingly interconnected and digital world, it is no surprise that there has been a steady rise in the number and cost of security breaches over the last few years. To maximize the robustness and resilience of your applications and prevent any vulnerability from being exploited, it's important for companies to keep everything around their software up to date.

When it comes to application servers, it means using a modern, fully supported solution or upgrading to one quickly. With Java EE-based server runtime environments being outdated legacy software and lacking support, it is essential to migrate applications relying on these to favor an alternative, such as Jakarta EE, to safeguard your applications and data.

Robust and efficient application servers are essential for companies relying on software applications, whether these support e-commerce platforms, financial services portals or internal operations.  To help ensure smooth operations, deliver seamless services to users and generate revenue, it’s important that the runtime in place can offer maximum uptime to reduce cost while optimizing performance, profitability and user satisfaction. 

In this blog post, we share insights from industry players on the impact of unexpected application server issues and downtime as well as how to reduce them.   

When it comes to choosing an application server for your enterprise environment, it looks like there's plenty of fish in the sea. However, what each type of fish can offer can vary considerably. Hence, selecting the right one is key to improving your business's efficiency, security, scalability and overall success.

If you're currently using GlassFish, it's time to consider casting your net wider and migrating to a more powerful fish, such as Payara Platform Enterprise. Let's explore the key benefits of making this transition and why Payara could be the perfect catch for your application and enterprise needs.

Innovation is at the core of some of the most exciting software applications currently available and in development. It's important to recognize these solutions, as the stories behind them can inspire developers as well demonstrate the real-world impact of a reliable and future-oriented application server in pushing boundaries in software development. In line with this commitment, we're delighted to shine a spotlight on Payara Community member, TechnoLynx, by interviewing its CEO and Founder, Balázs Keszthelyi. In this blog post, he discusses what the organization does, its applications and how it uses Payara to power key applications.

To remain competitive in a marketplace where competition is fierce, businesses relying on software applications as part of their offering need robust, flexible and efficient application servers. These are key to maximizing the capabilities of their applications, addressing customer needs and maintaining a competitive edge.

As summer sails in, we’re navigating towards exciting new adventures. But before we start exploring what lies ahead, let's cast our nets and haul in the bounty of brilliant contributions and resources from the past month. Crafted by our talented crew to boost your Java and Jakarta EE projects, our latest roundup is brimming with pearls and gems that you won't want to miss, from sparkling tutorials to invaluable insights.

Due to high demand and many entrants' requests, we are pleased to extend the deadline for submissions for the Jakarta EE Media and Community Challenge. The contest is now open until July 25th.

We know it’s a busy period for everyone, with conferences, trade shows and other events, as well as the upcoming holiday season! We hope this extended deadline will give participants more time to get their submissions in. We’ve already had some incredible entries, and look forward to reading more!

'Java' can be considered an umbrella term encompassing different technologies rather than a single element or solution. This webinar with Simon Ritter from Azul  & Luqman Saeed from Payara - watch here - shed a light on what different Java aspects and components,  illustrating how software developers can leverage these technologies, including runtime options, to deliver highly effective applications.

Avast ye, Payara Community! We are ready to chart our course for new horizons in June, but before we do, let's take a moment to look at all the treasures our old salts developed to power up your Java and Jakarta EE applications. We've collected the best pearls and gems in our latest roundup - check them out now!

We have exciting news to share: As part of our Power Up Your Jakarta EE campaign, we are launching Payara's first-ever Jakarta EE Media and Community Challenge!

We’re calling on Java experts, tech writers and content creators from around the world to showcase their talent by developing insightful content focused on Jakarta EE and the Payara Platform application server. This initiative is designed to inspire innovation and foster knowledge-sharing within the Java community.