Enterprise Java applications power global commerce, healthcare, government and countless other industries. These systems must be scalable, secure and resilient – requirements that exceed what a simple web server can provide. That’s where enterprise Java application servers come in. In this short guide you’ll learn what enterprise Java application servers are, how they work, why enterprises rely on them, and why Payara Platform is the leading choice for modern Jakarta EE and MicroProfile workloads.

With Jakarta EE 11 now officially released, you are likely eager to explore its new capabilities but setting up your first application may take longer than you want. That’s where the latest version of Payara Starter steps in, giving you a fast, hassle-free way to get a fully functional Jakarta EE 11 project up and running. Read more to learn how!

As enterprise Java continues to evolve, developers are constantly looking for ways to build faster, cleaner, and more efficient applications. That’s where AI comes in - and it's changing the game for Jakarta EE development.

We’re excited to share our latest resource: 'AI Tools for Jakarta EE – Power Up Your Java Enterprise Development'. This free guide explores how cutting-edge AI tools can streamline your workflow, reduce repetitive coding, and accelerate project delivery.

When the SIFMA Foundation needed to modernize its aging financial education platform used by thousands of students, it turned to Payara Platform Enterprise for a scalable, reliable Java-based solution that could run seamlessly on IBM Advanced Interactive eXecutive (AIX) systems. The result: boost in user capacity per machine, streamlined deployments, and the flexibility to innovate continuously. With Payara’s responsive enterprise support and robust middleware technologies, SIFMA transitioned its mission-critical system to a modern architecture that is empowering the application and the organization to grow its impact, serve more students, and deploy updates confidently and efficiently.

The July 2025 release brings meaningful updates across the Payara Platform family, with improvements to database connectivity, critical bug fixes for CDI memory management, and comprehensive component upgrades.

This month's releases include Payara Platform Community 6.2025.7 (DOWNLOAD HERE), Enterprise 6.28.0, Enterprise 5.77.0 (FREE TRIAL), and Payara 7 Alpha 3.

Earlier today, the Eclipse Foundation together with its vendor members, partners and community has announced the release of Jakarta EE 11, the latest version of its enterprise Java platform. Building on the Core Profile (Dec 2024) and Web Profile (Mar 2025), this release brings powerful new features aimed at boosting developer productivity and simplifying cloud-native development.

Enterprise Java has powered backend systems and key applications for three decades, evolving steadily alongside application architecture trends, from on-premise monoliths and service-oriented architectures to today's cloud-first containerized microservices. Currently, developers can typically  choose from three key enterprise Java frameworks: Jakarta EE, Quarkus and Spring / Spring Boot. 

In this post, we take a practical look at two major enterprise Java frameworks: Jakarta EE, the continuation of the long-established Java EE/J2EE standard and Quarkus, a newer framework that is growing in popularity. 

Last week, we announced the new edition of the Virtual Payara Conference, going live on Tuesday the 8th of July (REGISTER HERE), where we'll help you discover some practical strategies for your Java journey.

The new edition of Virtual Payara Conference is coming on the 8th of July 2025 and this time it's all about discovering practical strategies for your Java journey – whether you use Jakarta EE, Spring, or Quarkus!