Apache James (Java Apache Mail Enterprise Server) is an open-source, enterprise-grade mail server written entirely in Java. It provides a complete email solution supporting SMTP, POP3, IMAP, and JMAP protocols, along with advanced features such as custom mail processing, distributed deployments, and cloud-native architectures. The server is maintained by the Apache Software Foundation and is used in production environments ranging from small businesses to government-scale deployments serving millions of users.