Java EE 7 provides updates to existing Java EE technologies and introduces support for new technologies like HTML5. Key areas of focus include improved productivity, support for WebSocket and JSON, and higher level APIs for tasks like messaging and caching. While plans for a PaaS theme in Java EE 7 have been postponed, the specification is evolving to better support cloud computing. The Java EE 7 specification is progressing with participation from many companies and experts.