Java Enterprise Edition (Java EE) is a platform that provides a collection of technologies and APIs for developing enterprise-level applications. It includes a set of tools, protocols, and services that simplify the development, deployment, and management of web and mobile applications. Java EE provides features such as component-based architecture, security, transaction management, persistence, messaging, and web services. It is widely used in industries for building large-scale applications and is considered a specialized skill for software developers.