Your Round-Up of the Latest Java & Jakarta EE News.
Welcome aboard the July issue of The Monthly Catch. As always, we’re bringing you the latest updates, product news and expert resources from across the Payara ecosystem.
This month, we’re spotlighting exciting product launches like Payara Qube, a new strategic partnership with Azul and the official release of Jakarta EE 11. You’ll also find fresh blogs, guides and insights on everything from AI in Java to cloud-native deployments and DevOps productivity.
Top News
🌥️ DevOps Simplification: Payara Qube Launch
Payara Qube enters the market, offering a zero-maintenance, turnkey Java-centric, downloadable platform for deploying applications based on different enterprise Java frameworks. Immediate, one-click deployments are offered by abstracting away Kubernetes for a frictionless experience. Integrated observability, pre-configured cloud environments, robust automation make it an ideal choice for both existing applications with strict data-sovereignty requirements and new cloud-native projects.
Payara and Azul are teaming up to deliver high-performance Java deployments with codeless migration paths. This is a major win for organizations seeking lower TCO and faster time-to-value, especially if working with large, dynamic Java workloads.
Jakarta EE 11 is now here! The latest version of the popular enterprise Java framework focuses on enhancing developer productivity, streamlining testing processes and aligning with the latest Java LTS release, Java 21.
A key focus area for this month was Generative AI, or GenAI (of course, after all it’s on everyone’s mouth). Here’s our top picks:
If you think you cannot incorporate AI in Java applications, this blog post will prove you wrong: Check how to leverage LLMs and add AI agents to your Jakarta EE and MicroProfile applications with on Llanchain4J here
Interested in using AI to help you as a Jakarta EE developer? Here we discuss the top tools that you can use for free!
⛵What’s New in the World of Jakarta EE
With the release of Jakarta EE 11, we couldn’t not share key resources on the enterprise Java framework, what’s new as well as how it compares to other popular solutions; Check these blog posts to learn more about:
☁️Heading to the Cloud? Here’s What You Need to Know
Many companies are moving their deployments to the cloud, seeking key advantages and new opportunities. However, to successfully move to the cloud, a number of elements need to be carefully considered to make sure organization can fully reap the benefits of the move. Recently, we covered:
🏦 Application Modernization Empowers Financial Literacy at Scale
Featured in JavaPro International, this case study discusses why the SIFMA Foundation partnered with Payara Services to modernize its financial education platform. The collaboration doubled the organization’s user capacity and enabled scalability for over 700,000 students annually. Check the full article to learn how Payara Platform Enterprise can support mission-critical applications in regulated environments with stability and agility.
🚀 Platform Engineering as an Enabler for Application Modernization and Cloud Adoption
Published on Forbes TechCouncil, this insight from our CEO discusses the role of platform engineering in accelerating Java modernization and cloud adoption strategies. It highlights challenges enterprises face as well as how how Payara Qube and Platform Enterprise enable a smooth transition to cloud-native Java. Read the full thought leadership piece on Forbes.
Conference Talks
On July 11th, our Payarans joined the London Java Community (LJC) Unconference. During the event, we discussed how AI is redefining how developers work, current opportunities, challenges and what the future may bring. We also looked at how development and DevOps are changing as well as how Payara Qube can drive productivity and efficiency while reducing overhead and friction.
Podcasts and Webinars
The Virtual Payara Conference (VPC), Payara’s flagship online event, took place on July 8th. VPC featured multiple keynotes and demos on platform engineering, enterprise Java modernization, Cloud adoption and streamlined DevOps. Learn more and watch the full replay here.
Also, if you missed our webinar with Gaurav Gupta on AI tools for Jakarta EE, you can watch it on demand here.
Our latest Payara Platform releases are here: Payara Platform Community 6.2025.7, Payara Platform Enterprise 5.77.0 and 6.28.0. These updates bring key fixes, components upgrades and much more to help you improve your Jakarta EE applications.
🗞️ Jakarta EE 11 is Here
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