Welcome aboard the August 2025 issue of The Payara Monthly Catch! With summer in full swing, things may have felt a little more quiet across the Java world - but certainly not less interesting! We hope you managed to get some rest and recharge, because the pace is about to pick up again. Conference season is around the corner, new releases are rolling out, and we’ve gathered all the updates, guides, and community news you’ll want on your radar.

If you rely on mission-critical applications for your business operations, making sure they run at all times is a must. However, issues can arise for a variety of reasons. In such situations, swift and efficient resolution is critical.  

When issues arise in a complex server environment, effective troubleshooting is a cornerstone of delivering reliable, high-performing enterprise applications. That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to the Diagnostics Tool. This is an innovative data collection solution designed to improve troubleshooting, issue resolution and uptime for Jakarta EE applications running on Payara Platform Enterprise. 

Deadline Approaching: Keep Your Legacy Java Applications Secure with Payara Platform 4

As companies look to modernize their IT infrastructure to leverage the latest technologies and advance the capabilities of their applications, modernizing legacy systems becomes a top priority. However, for organizations still running Java EE 7 or 8 applications, the challenge lies in finding a fully commercially supported application server that can handle their current applications and environment while allowing a strategic and gradual transition.

If your organization is in this position, you have an important deadline approaching: March 31, 2025.

As organizations modernize their tech stacks, many are re-evaluating their application server choices to ensure they can address their evolving business and technology needs. Recent announcements from IBM regarding the direction of WebSphere have prompted a number of companies to reassess their long-term plans.

While WebSphere remains a reliable solution, these recent updates hint at shifts in focus that may present challenges for businesses and their existing applications. For those navigating these changes, understanding alternative paths and modern platforms has never been more crucial. Let's have a look at key WebSphere alternatives.

January is almost over, and we kicked off the year with a lot of energy and fresh resources! 🎉 We’ve got some great updates and insights to share...so grab a coffee and dive into our top content from January - start reading to enhance your enterprise Java knowledge and skills!

As the year wraps up, we’ve got some holiday treats for Jakarta EE developers! Whether you’re updating legacy applications, improving your testing strategy, or exploring flexible cloud pricing, this month’s resources are here to help you stay on track.

Here’s what we have in store for you! 🎁