Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair value measurements, recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability
Total financial liabilities
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring
Derivative assets
Derivative Asset
Total financial assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Deferred sales commissions
Deferred Sales Commission Costs
Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of sales commissions that are deferred. Includes current and non-current portions.
Prepaid software maintenance
Prepaid Software Maintenance, Current and Long-term
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of amounts paid for software maintenance in advance of when the expense is to be recognized. Includes current and non-current portions.
Deferred professional services costs
Deferred Professional Service Costs, Current and Long-term
Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of professional services costs that are deferred. Includes current and non-current portions.
Taxes, prepaid and receivable
Taxes, Prepaid And Receivable, Current and Long-term
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of payments made in advance for income and other taxes. Includes current and non-current portions.
Deferred tax asset
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Assets, Current and Noncurrent
Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and other assets. Includes current and long-term portion.
Prepaid royalties
Prepaid Royalties
Other assets
Other Assets
Total prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Less: Long-term portion
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Noncurrent
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Additional Financial Information Disclosure
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
Shares excluded from calculations of diluted earnings per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
March 2014 Swap [Member]
March 2014 Swap [Member]
March 2014 Swap [Member]
October 2014 Swap [Member]
October 2014 Swap [Member]
October 2014 Swap [Member]
October 2015 Swap [Member]
October 2015 Swap [Member]
October 2015 Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional value of the swap agreement
Derivative, Notional Amount
Future notional value of the swap agreement
Derivative, Future Contractual Notional Amount
Future aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s) according to the terms of the agreement. Expressed as an absolute value.
Gain (loss) expected to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred
Ineffective portion of interest rate swap(s)
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2016 – remaining
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Smart Tuition [Member]
Smart Tuition [Member]
Smart Tuition [Member]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
GMBU [Member]
General Markets Business Unit [Member]
General Markets Business Unit [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total cash consideration paid for the acquisition
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Goodwill, purchase accounting adjustments
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Proceeds from lines of credit
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Total revenue
Revenues
Income from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Estimated fair value of accounts receivable acquired
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Fair Value
Goodwill, tax deductible amount
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Unaudited interim consolidated financial statements
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Basis of consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair value measurements
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings per share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New accounting pronouncements not yet adopted
Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block]
Legal contingencies
Legal Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
2016 - remaining
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total debt
Long-term Debt
Organization
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Effects of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Accrued bonuses
Accrued Bonuses
Accrued commissions and salaries
Accrued Commissions And Salaries, Current and Long-term
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for salaries and sales commissions earned by employees. Includes current and non-current portions.
Taxes payable
Taxes Payable
Deferred rent liabilities
Accrued Rent
Lease incentive obligations
Lease Incentive, Payable
Unrecognized tax benefit
Unrecognized Tax Benefit, Current and Long-term
Liability for uncertain tax positions as of the balance sheet date. Includes current and non-current portions.
Customer credit balances
Accrued Customer Credit Balances, Current and Long-term
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations to customers for credit balances generated by customer overpayments. Includes current and non-current portions.
Accrued vacation costs
Accrued Vacation
Accrued health care costs
Accrued Insurance
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities
Total accrued expenses and other liabilities
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities
Less: Long-term portion
Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities, Non-Current
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred, for which invoices have typically not been received, that are payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the non-current portion of the liabilities.
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities,
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred, for which invoices have typically not been received that are payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Includes aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Current liabilities are expected to be paid within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Components of Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
Schedule Of Prepaid Expenses And Other Assets Current [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of components of prepaid expenses and other current assets.
Components of Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities
Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities [Text Block]
The disclosure describes the Company's accrued expenses and other liabilities.
Components of Deferred Revenue
Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Text Block]
Components of Other Expense, Net
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of days to exceed for customary payment terms
License Fee, Payment Terms
License fee, payment terms.
Recognition period (in years) of revenue from hosting services
Revenue From Hosted Services, Recognition Period
Revenue from hosted services, recognition period.
Recognition period (in years) of revenue from hosted applications
Revenue from Hosted Applications, Recognition Period
Revenue from hosted applications, recognition period.
Contract term (in years) of the maintenance services
Maintenance Arrangement, Contract Term
Maintenance arrangement, contract term
Contract term (in years) of fixed-rate programs
Fixed-Rate Training Programs, Contract Term
Fixed-Rate Training Programs, Contract Term
Customary Advanced Billing Period
Customary Advanced Billing Period
Company's customary period to bill products in advance.
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Weighted average common shares
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Stock-based compensation
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Weighted average common shares assuming dilution
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Earnings (Loss) Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Other expense, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other expense, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense), Excluding Interest Expense
The aggregate amount of income or expense, excluding interest expense, from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business).
Summary of Debt [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
MicroEdge [Member]
MicroEdge [Member]
MicroEdge [Member]
Term loans [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
Revolving credit loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Revolving credit loans bear interest rate [Member]
Revolving Credit Loans Bear Interest Rate [Member]
Revolving Credit Loans Bear Interest Rate [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Base rate [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Variable rate one month LIBOR plus [Member]
Variable Rate One Month Libor Plus [Member]
Variable Rate One Month LIBOR Plus [Member]
Base rate option Federal Funds Rate plus [Member]
Base Rate Option Federal Funds Rate Plus [Member]
Base Rate Option Federal Funds Rate Plus [Member]
LIBOR [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit facility, term
Debt Instrument, Term
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Debt, gross
Long-term Debt, Gross
Payment of financing costs
Payments of Financing Costs
Capitalized financing costs to be amortized over term of facility
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Total deferred financing costs included in other assets
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Credit facility, variable interest rate
Line Of Credit Facility Variable Interest Rate
Line Of Credit Facility Variable Interest Rate
Credit facility, basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Commitment fee on unused portion of revolving credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Line of credit facility, available increase capacity, amount
Line of Credit Facility, Available Increase Capacity, Amount
Maximum allowable increase amount provided in credit facility to increase revolving credit commitments and/or request additional term loans.
Line of credit facility, exercised capacity increase, amount
Line of Credit Facility, Exercised Capacity Increase, Amount
Increase amount related to exercise of credit facility capacity increase provision. Provision allowed a maximum amount to increase revolving credit commitments and/or request additional term loans.
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Restricted cash due to customers
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $4,541 and $4,943 at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Software development costs, net
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Trade accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Trade, Current
Due to customers
Donations Payable Current
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of donations collected by the entity on behalf of its customers and payable to its customers. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Debt, current portion
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Deferred revenue, current portion
Deferred Revenue, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Debt, net of current portion
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred revenue, net of current portion
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 10)
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock; 20,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 180,000,000 shares authorized, 57,496,559 and 56,873,817 shares issued at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Treasury stock, at cost; 10,007,715 and 9,903,071 shares at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue
Revenues [Abstract]
Subscriptions
Subscription and Circulation Revenue
Maintenance
Maintenance Revenue
Services
Technology Services Revenue
License fees and other
Other Revenue, Net
Total revenue
Cost of revenue
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Cost of subscriptions
Cost of Goods Sold, Subscription
Cost of maintenance
Maintenance Costs
Cost of services
Cost of Services
Cost of license fees and other
Other Cost of Operating Revenue
Total cost of revenue
Cost of Revenue
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Operating expenses
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Sales, marketing and customer success
Selling and Marketing Expense
Research and development
Research and Development Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Amortization
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Income from operations
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Other expense, net
Income before provision for income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax provision
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income
Earnings per share
Common shares and equivalents outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic weighted average shares
Diluted weighted average shares
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Total other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Anti-Dilutive Securities
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document type
Document Type
Amendment flag
Amendment Flag
Document period end date
Document Period End Date
Document fiscal year focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document fiscal period focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Trading symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity registrant name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity central index key
Entity Central Index Key
Current fiscal year end date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity filer category
Entity Filer Category
Entity common stock, shares outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Equity [Abstract]
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement, by Type [Table]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement, by Type [Table]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement Type [Axis]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement Type [Axis]
Deferred Revenue [Domain]
Deferred Revenue [Domain]
Subscriptions [Member]
Subscription Arrangement [Member]
Maintenance [Member]
Maintenance Arrangement [Member]
Maintenance arrangement [member].
Services [Member]
Consulting Or Professional Services [Member]
Consulting Or Professional Services [Member]
License fees and other [Member]
LicenseFeesAndOtherArrangements [Member]
License fees and other arrangements [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Total deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue
Less: Long-term portion
Deferred revenue, current portion
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Summary of Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Annual Maturities Related to Credit Facility
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expense
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Change in Goodwill by Reportable Segment
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Summary of Amortization Expense
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Future Amortization Expense for Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Marketing assets [Member]
Marketing-Related Intangible Assets [Member]
Acquired technology [Member]
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Non-compete agreements [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted average amortization period (in years)
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Short-term debt [Member]
Short-term Debt [Member]
Long-term debt [Member]
Long-term Debt [Member]
Debt, gross
Less: Unamortized debt discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Less: Debt, current portion
Weighted average effective interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Provision for doubtful accounts and sales returns
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Excess tax benefits from exercise and vesting of stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Deferred taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discount
Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts
Other non-cash adjustments
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition of businesses:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Trade accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Increase Decrease Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities
The net change during the reporting period in accrued expenses and other liabilities.
Restricted cash due to customers
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities
Due to customers
Increase Decrease In Donations Payable
The net change during the reporting period in donations payable within one year.
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchase of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Capitalized software development costs
Payments to Develop Software
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from issuance of debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Payments on debt
Repayments of Debt
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Excess tax benefits from exercise and vesting of stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Dividend payments to stockholders
Payments of Dividends
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Net working capital, excluding deferred revenue
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets and Liabilities, Working Capital
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets and Liabilities, Working Capital
Property and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Deferred revenue
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Deferred Revenue
Deferred tax asset
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent
Intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Total purchase price
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Derivatives Instruments
Derivatives and Fair Value [Text Block]
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Purchase Price Allocation
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Acquired Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Pro Forma Financial Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Business Combinations
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Gains and losses on cash flow hedges [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, beginning of period
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Before Reclassifications
Net of tax amount of other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the parent entity before reclassifications into income.
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to interest expense
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Earnings
The amount of gains (losses) reclassified in the period from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings.
Tax benefit included in provision for income taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax
Total amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Net current-period other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Translation adjustments
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, end of period
Unrealized gains (losses), tax effects
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Future Minimum Lease Commitments Related to Lease Agreements, Net of Related Lease Incentives
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Building [Member]
Building [Member]
Leasehold improvements [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
South Carolina [Member]
SOUTH CAROLINA
Texas [Member]
TEXAS
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lease agreement term
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract
Number of renewal options (leases)
Number Of Renewal Options, Leases
Number Of Renewal Options, Leases
Lease agreement renewal term
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Renewal Term
Annual base rent of operating lease
Annual Base Rent of Operating Lease
Annual Base Rent of Operating Lease
Percentage of change in base rent
Percentage Of Change In Base Rent
Percentage Of Change In Base Rent
Increase in square feet of leased space (square foot)
Increase (Decrease) In Square Feet of Leased Space
Increase (Decrease) In Square Feet of Leased Space
Standby letter of credit for security deposit
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Remaining aggregate reimbursable leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvement Allowances Remaining
At the balance sheet date, the aggregate remaining leasehold improvement allowances, which will result in reductions to rent expense over the remaining terms of the leases.
Reduction in rent expense
Reduction In Rent Expense
Reduction in rental expense incurred from operating leases for sublease rental income received and other operating lease incentive related payments received.
Total rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Long-term Commitment (Excluding Unconditional Purchase Obligation) [Abstract]
Long-term Commitment (Excluding Unconditional Purchase Obligation) [Abstract]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Third-party technology [Member]
Third-party Technology [Member]
Technology developed by a third-party used in conjunction with entity's products and services.
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Contractual arrangement length
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Period
Remaining aggregate minimum purchase commitment
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed
Minimum amount to be expended to satisfy the terms of long-term purchase arrangements in which the entity has agreed to expend funds to procure goods or services.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounts receivable, allowance
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Schedule of Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of subscriptions [Member]
Cost Of Subscriptions [Member]
Cost Of Subscriptions [Member]
Cost of maintenance [Member]
Cost Of Maintenance [Member]
Cost Of Maintenance [Member]
Cost of services [Member]
Cost Of Services [Member]
Cost Of Services [Member]
Total included in cost of revenue [Member]
Total Included In Cost Of Revenue [Member]
Total Included in Cost of Revenue [Member]
Sales and marketing [Member]
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
Research and development [Member]
Research and Development Expense [Member]
General and administrative [Member]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Total included in operating expenses [Member]
Operating Expense [Member]
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Allocated stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Approximate number of active customers distributed across verticals
Active Customers
Number of active customers as of period end date.
Unrecognized tax benefit that, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Amortization of Intangible Assets Acquired by Income Statement Location [Table]
Amortization Of Intangible Assets Acquired By Income Statement Location [Table]
Amortization Of Intangible Assets Acquired By Income Statement Location [Table]
Cost of license fees and other [Member]
Cost Of License Fees And Other [Member]
Cost of license fees and other [Member]
Included in operating expenses [Member]
Amortization of Intangible Assets Acquired by Income Statement Location [Line Items]
Amortization Of Intangible Assets Acquired By Income Statement Location [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets acquired by income statement location [line items].
Amortization
Amortization
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
ECBU [Member]
Enterprise Customer Business Unit [Member]
Enterprise Customer Business Unit [Member]
GMBU [Member]
IBU [Member]
International Business Unit [Member]
International Business Unit [Member]
Other [Member]
Other Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total segment operating income
Segment Operating Income Loss
Operating income excluding stock-based compensation expense, amortization expense, depreciation expense, research and development expense and certain corporate sales, marketing, general and administrative expenses.
Corporate unallocated costs
Segment Reporting Information Corporate Unallocated Costs
Segment Reporting Information Corporate Unallocated Costs
Stock based compensation costs
Amortization expense
Interest expense
Other expense, net
Future amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets:
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016 - remaining
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Total
Estimated Amortization Expense for Finite-Lived Intangible Assets for the Next Five Years
Aggregate estimated amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets for the next five years as of period end date.
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Surrender of shares upon vesting of restricted stock and restricted stock units and exercise of stock appreciation rights
Surrender Of Shares Upon Restricted Stock And Restricted Unit Vesting And Exercise of Stock Appreciation Rights
Number of shares that have been surrendered upon vesting of restricted stock/restricted stock units or exercise of stock appreciation rights during the period and are being held in treasury.
Dividends Payable [Table]
Dividends Payable [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Annual dividend per share approved (in dollars per share)
Annual Dividend per Share Approved
The aggregate dividend for each share of common stock outstanding approved by the board of directors for the current year.
Quarterly dividends paid per share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Quarterly Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Quarterly dividends paid during the period for each share of common stock outstanding.
Dividends paid per share (in dollars per share)
Dividends payable per share (in dollars per share)
Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share
Reportable Segment Financial Results
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rates
Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate [Table Text Block]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Additional paid-in capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Treasury stock [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Retained earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance
Balance (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Payment of dividends
Dividends, Cash
Exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights and vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)
Exercise Of Stock Options And Stock Appreciation Rights Shares
Number of shares issued during the period as a result of the exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights.
Exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights and vesting of restricted stock units
Exercise Of Stock Options And Stock Appreciation Rights Value
Value stock issued during the period as a result of the exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights.
Surrender of shares upon vesting of restricted stock and restricted stock units and exercise of stock appreciation rights
Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Excess tax benefits from exercise and vesting of stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Restricted stock grants
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Restricted stock grants (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Restricted stock cancellations (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeited
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Balance
Balance (in shares)
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
IBU [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Adjustments related to prior year business combinations
Effect of foreign currency translation
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Ending balance
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as hedging instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Interest rate swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities [Member]
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities [Member]
Primary financial statement caption encompassing accrued expenses and other current liabilities.
Other liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest rate swap assets, long-term portion
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent
Total derivative assets designated as hedging instruments
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Interest rate swap liabilities, current portion
Derivative Liability, Current
Interest rate swap liabilities, long-term portion
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent
Total derivative liabilities designated as hedging instruments
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Interest expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash flow hedging [Member]
2014 Credit Facility [Member]
2014 Credit Facility [Member]
Related to 2014 Credit Facility
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net income
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Basic earnings per share
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per share
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted