A 10Networks, a California-based provider of application delivery controller and server load balancing solutions, has established a R&D center focusing on cloud computing in Taipei's Nankang Software Park with an R&D, according to the company.

With a budget of US$2 million, the Taipei facility - the company's fourth R&D center globally - will initially focus on development of an application program interface for a cloud computing platform, consisting of a management system for A 10Networks' products to be finished by the end of 2011 as well as server management and development of services to be finished by the end of May 2012, the company indicated.

A 10Networks currently has 45% of revenues coming from the North America market and 35% from Japan, according to company CEO Lee Chen.

A 10Networks has about 1,200 clients around the world, and is adding over 100 more each quarter, Chen indicated. In Taiwan, A 10Networks' clients include Chunghwa Telecom, Far EasTone Telecommunications, Asia Pacific Broadband Telecom, Vibo Telecom and Gamania Digital Entertainment.