Represents the service agreement term which continues until expiry, unless terminated earlier. Service Agreement Term of Agreement Service agreement period Service Agreement Renewal Term Additional renewal period of the service agreement Represents additional renewal term of the service agreement. Service Agreement Minimum Notice Period For Renewal Minimum notice period for the renewal agreement Represents the notice period required for renewal of the agreement. Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards that are expected to be realized or consumed as of the acquisition date. Deferred tax liability Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Deferred Tax Liabilities Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Net of Tax [Roll Forward] Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income Performance Share 2010 Plan [Member] 2010 performance share Represents the 2010 performance share plan of the reporting entity. Performance Share 2011 Plan [Member] 2011 performance share Represents the 2011 performance share plan of the reporting entity. Document and Entity Information Depreciation Depletion and Amortization Excluding Bond Premiums Depreciation and amortization expense The aggregate expense, excluding amortization of bond premium, recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Leased Facility Accrued Noncash Interest Non-cash interest on leased facility Represents the non cash portion of interest on leased facility and obligations incurred by the entity during the reporting period. Amendment Description Payments on contingent consideration obligation Payments on Contingent Consideration Represents the cash outflow for payment of contingent consideration by the entity during the reporting period. Amendment Flag Issuance of common stock in connection with settlement of contingent consideration Issuance of Common Stock in Connection with Settlement of Contingent Consideration Represents value of shares issued as [noncash or part noncash] consideration for a business or asset acquired. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. The fair value of common stock issued in connection with the acquisition forming part of non cash transactions. Issuance of Common Stock in Connection with Acquisition Issuance of common stock in connection with the acquisition Description of Business Legal Matters Miyowa SA [Member] Miyowa Represents Miyowa S.A., an acquisition of the entity. Schedule of Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity Purchase Price [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the components of the purchase price of the acquisition. Summary of purchase price FusionOne Inc. Represents FusionOne Inc., an acquisition of the entity. Fusion One Incorporated [Member] Assets and Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Summary of assets and liabilities held by the Company and their related classifications under the fair value hierarchy Certificates of deposit, municipal bonds and corporate bonds The value of certificates of deposit, municipal and corporate bonds and enhanced income money market funds which are classified as marketable securities. Certificates of Deposit Municipal and Corporate Bonds Enhanced Income Funds Due in one year or less Available for Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain, Debt Maturities within One Year Represents the gross unrealized gains for debt securities, which are expected to mature within one year of the balance sheet date, at a point in time, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Available for Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain, Debt Maturities after One Through Five Years Due after one year, less than five years Represents the gross unrealized gains for debt securities, which are expected to mature after one year and through five years from the balance sheet date, at a point in time, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Available for Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses, Debt Maturities within One Year Due in one year or less Represents the gross unrealized losses for debt securities, which are expected to mature within one year of the balance sheet date, at a point in time, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Available for Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses, Debt Maturities after One Through Five Years Due after one year, less than five years Represents the gross unrealized losses for debt securities which are expected to mature after one year and through five years from the balance sheet date, at a point in time, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration Settlement, Cash Paid Represents the amount of cash paid in settlement of a liability for contingent consideration assumed in a business combination. Cash paid to the former stockholders and employees at the completion of the consideration obligation Cash paid to the former SKS stock-holders and employees at the completion of the earn-out-milestones Represents the amount of cash paid at the completion of earn-out-milestones. Completion of Earn Out Milestones Cash Paid Represents Sapience Knowledge Systems, Inc. (SKS), an acquisition of the entity. Sapience Knowledge Systems, Inc. (SKS) Sapience Knowledge Systems Incorporated [Member] Current Fiscal Year End Date Award Type [Axis] Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Contingent Consideration Liability Adjustment for Earnings Represents the adjustment to the liability arising from an item of contingent consideration assumed in a business acquisition resulting from earnings during the period. Earn-out compensation due to employees Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Contingent Consideration Liability Adjustment Represents the purchase price adjustment for the liability arising from an item of contingent consideration assumed in a business acquisition. Addition of Earn-out Potential payments for contingent consideration Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration Potential Payment Represents the potential payments for contingent consideration relating to certain product milestones and operational efficiencies achieved. Amount that could be paid to existing employees Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration Potential Employee Compensation The amount of potential cash payments that could be paid to existing employees of the acquired entity as consideration. Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation Current Liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to accounts payable and accrued liabilities of the acquired entity. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation Assets Acquired Liabilities Assumed Net Excluding Goodwill Represents the net value of assets and liabilities acquired excluding the goodwill. Net identifiable assets acquired Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense Per Diluted Share Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements per diluted share. Stock-based compensation expense per diluted share (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract] Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract] Aggregate Intrinsic Value Term of Employee Stock Purchase Plan Term of Employee Stock Purchase Plan Represents the term of Employee Stock Purchase Plan to all active employees. Employee Stock Purchase Plan Payroll Withholding Period Employee Stock Purchase Plan Payroll Withholding Period The period of time that employees participate through payroll withholdings in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Document Period End Date Percentage of fair market value of common stock Represents the percentage of fair market value of common stock on the first day of the offering period. Percentage of Fair Market Value of Common Stock Percentage Maximum of Total Combined Voting Power Participant Allowed to be Granted Right to Purchase Common Stock Maximum Percentage of total combined voting power a participant is allowed to be granted a right to purchase common stock Represents the maximum percentage of total combined voting power a participant is allowed to be granted a right to purchase common stock. Speech Cycle, Inc [Member] Speech Cycle Represents SpeechCycle, Inc., an acquisition of the entity. Earn Out Shares Value Issuable Earn-Out shares issuable This item represents Earn-out shares issuable. Earn-Out shares issuable (in shares) Number of earn-out shares issuable during the period. Earn Out Shares Shares Issuable Issuance Value of Earn Out Shares Issuance of Earn-Out shares This item represents Issuance of Earn-Out shares. Issuance Shares of Earn Out Shares Issuance of Earn-Out shares (in shares) Number of earn-out shares issued during the period. Capital Structure Capital Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Capital Structure Disclosure of information about the entity's common and preferred stock. Service Level Standards Disclosure of the accounting policy for service revenue subject to service level standards and corresponding penalties for failure to meet those standards. Service Level Standards [Policy Text Block] Represents the transaction and subscription service arrangements related principally to processing of transactions through the Company's service platforms and providing enterprise portal management services and maintenance agreements on software license. Transaction and Subscription Service Arrangements [Member] Transaction and Subscription Service Arrangements Represents the professional service and software license arrangements wherein revenue is recognized when the services are performed or license is delivered to customers and all other elements of revenue recognition have been satisfied. Professional Service and Software License Arrangements [Member] Professional Service and Software License Arrangements Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Percentage of individual arrangement revenue to net revenues Represents the revenue from individual arrangement as a percentage of the aggregate net revenues earned by the entity during the reporting period. Revenue Recognition Multiple Deliverable Arrangements Percentage of Individual Arrangement Revenue to Net Revenues Cash Equivalents Original Maturity Period Maximum Maximum time period for which an investment is considered a cash equivalent Represents the maximum original maturity period of investments classified as cash equivalents. Represents the top five customers of the entity. Top five customers Top Five Customers [Member] AT and T Inc [Member] Represents AT&T Inc., a major customer of the entity. AT&T Verizon Wireless Represents Verizon Wireless, major customers of the entity. Verizon Wireless [Member] Concentration Risk, Credit Risk Financial Instrument Denominations for Excess Cash Deposits The amount of excess cash in high-quality financial instruments that may be deposited at any given time with one financial institution. Interest bearing accounts Number of Top Customers Number of top customers The number of top customers of the reporting entity. Marketable Securities, Fixed Income, Investments Maturity Period Represents the maturity period of fixed income investments under marketable securities. Maturity period of fixed income investments Represents the maturity period of marketable securities to be classified as long-term. Marketable Securities, Maturity Period Maturity period of marketable securities to be classified as long-term Represents the minimum useful life of capitalized software development costs. Capitalized Computer Software Useful Life Minimum Estimated minimum useful life of software development costs Estimated maximum useful life of software development costs Represents the maximum useful life of capitalized software development costs. Capitalized Computer Software Useful Life Maximum Unrecognized Tax Benefit Reserves Including Interest Related to Uncertain Positions The amount of unrecognized tax benefit reserves including interest relating to uncertain tax positions. Unrecognized tax benefit reserves including interest related to uncertain positions Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Noncurrent that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate The noncurrent portion of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. Long-term liability for unrecognized tax benefits that would reduce the effective tax rate if recognized Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes, Accrued Period Increase (Decrease) Net increase for interest benefit Represents the increase (decrease) in interest benefit on unrecognized tax benefits. Number of Stock Based Compensation Plans Number of stock-based compensation plans The number of share-based compensation plans maintained by the reporting entity as of the balance sheet date. Number of stock incentive plans Number of Businesses Entity is Managed and Operated as Number of businesses the entity is managed and operated as The number of businesses the entity is being managed and operated as. Accrued Third Party Processing Fee, Current Accrued third party processing fees Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for third party processing fees. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). The maximum number of shares of the total capital stock permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Capital Stock Shares Authorized Authorized capital stock (in shares) Face amount or stated value of capital stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Par value per share of capital stock (in dollars per share) Capital Stock Par or Stated Value Per Share Stock incentive, 2000 Plan Stock Incentive 2000 Plan [Member] Represents the 2000 stock incentive plan of the reporting entity. Represents the 2006 stock incentive plan of the reporting entity. Stock incentive, 2006 Plan Stock Incentive 2006 Plan [Member] Stock Incentive 2010 Plan [Member] Represents the 2010 stock incentive plan of the reporting entity. Stock incentive, 2010 Plan Number of votes per share Represents the number of votes available for each share held. Number of Votes Per Share Stock Incentive 2000 and 2006 Plan [Member] Represents the 2000 and 2006 stock incentive plan of the reporting entity. Stock incentive 2000 and 2006 plan Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Issue Price as Percentage of Grant Date Fair Market Value, Minimum Minimum price at which interest can be acquired as a percentage of grant date fair market value The minimum price for acquiring additional proprietary interest as a percentage of the grant date fair market value. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Exercisable Options as Percentage of Shares Subject to Vesting Percentage of exercisable options to shares subject to vesting Represents the exercisable options expressed as a percentage of shares subject to vesting after the date of grant. Represents the percentage of options vesting on the first year anniversary of the date of grant. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Percentage of Options Vesting on First Anniversary of Grant Date Percentage of options vesting on first year anniversary of the date of grant Portion of options vesting monthly subsequent to initial vesting Represents the portion of options vesting monthly subsequent to the initial vesting on anniversary date from date of grant. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Monthly Portion of Options Vesting, Thereafter Represents the percentage of options vesting on the second year anniversary of the date of grant. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Percentage of Options Vesting on Second Anniversary of Grant Date Percentage of options vesting on Second year anniversary of date of grant Exercise Price Range between 0.29 to 9.93 [Member] $0.29 - $ 9.93 Represents the exercise price range between 0.29 dollars to 9.93 dollars per share. $10.04 - $ 14.00 Represents the exercise price range between 10.04 dollars to 14.00 dollars per share. Exercise Price Range between 10.04 to 14.00 [Member] Exercise Price Range between 15.89 to 20.71 [Member] $15.89 - $ 20.71 Represents the exercise price range between 15.89 dollars to 20.71 dollars per share. Exercise Price Range between 20.91 to 24.46 [Member] $20.91 - $ 24.46 Represents the exercise price range between 20.91 dollars to 24.46 dollars per share. Exercise Price Range between 26.83 to 27.92 [Member] $26.83 - $ 27.92 Represents the exercise price range between 26.83 dollars to 27.92 dollars per share. Exercise Price Range between 28.46 to 30.41 [Member] $28.46 - $ 30.41 Represents the exercise price range between 28.46 dollars to 30.41 dollars per share. Exercise Price Range between 30.50 to 30.50 [Member] $30.50- $ 30.50 Represents the exercise price range between 30.50 dollars to 30.50 dollars per share. Exercise Price Range between 31.71 to 38.62 [Member] $31.71 - $ 38.62 Represents the exercise price range between 31.71 dollars to 38.62 dollars per share. Schedule of Classification of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of classification of net deferred income taxes Tabular disclosure of classification of deferred tax assets and liabilities recognized in the entity's statement of financial position. Effective Income Tax Rate, Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Fair Market Value Adjustments The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to differences in the deductibility or non-deductibility of fair market value adjustments on business acquisition contingent consideration potential payments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and enacted tax laws. Fair market value adjustment on Earn-out (as a percent) Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Federal Net Operating Losses Federal net operating losses (as a percent) The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to federal net operating losses. Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) Gross, Current For entities that net deferred tax assets and tax liabilities, represents the current portion of net amount of deferred tax assets and liabilities before reduction of valuation allowance. Current deferred tax assets Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer For entities that net deferred tax assets and tax liabilities, represents the noncurrent portion of net amount of deferred tax assets and liabilities before reduction of valuation allowance. Non-current deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) Gross, Noncurrent Entity Voluntary Filers Tabular disclosure of future minimum payments required in the aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years for capital and operating leases having initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year and the total minimum rentals to be received in the future under noncancelable subleases as of the balance sheet date. Schedule of aggregate annual future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Capital and Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Entity Current Reporting Status 2018 and thereafter For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within and after the fifth year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating. Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years and Thereafter Entity Filer Category Goodwill Reclassifications Adjustments and Other Represents the amount of reclassifications, adjustments and other changes, during the reporting period in the carrying value of goodwill. Reclassifications, adjustments and other Reclassifications, adjustments and other Entity Public Float Customer Lists and Relationships [Member] Customer lists and relationships Acquired in a business combination or other transaction, a customer list that consists of information about customers such as their name and contact information; it may also be an extensive data base that includes other information about the customers such as their order history and demographic information. An asset acquired in a business combination representing a customer relationship that exists between the entity and its customer if (a) the entity has information about the customer and has regular contact with the customer and (b) the customer has the ability to make direct contact with the entity. Such assets would include tenant relationships obtained through acquisition, unless otherwise included in acquired in-place leases. Entity Registrant Name Capitalized Software and Patents [Member] Capitalized software and patents Represents the capitalized costs of purchased software applications and the exclusive legal right granted by the government to the owner of the patent to exploit an invention or a process for a period of time specified by law. Entity Central Index Key Represents the contingencies related to a third party's asserted infringement of patents by the entity. Infringement of Patents [Member] Infringement of patents Represents the number of patents that third party is asserting infringement on. Infringement of Patent Number Number of patents on which third party is asserting infringement Represents the cash outflow for the acquisition of shares and warrants in business combination. Business Acquisition, Payment to Acquire Shares and Warrants Cash consideration for purchase of shares and warrants Business Acquisition, Surplus Payment for Working Capital Cash consideration estimated surplus working capital Represents the cash outflow for the estimated surplus working capital in business combination. Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Working Capital Surplus Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity Consideration Working Capital Surplus Represents the cash outflow for the estimated surplus working capital in business combination. Cash consideration estimated surplus working capital Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity Including Working Capital Surplus Total cash consideration including working capital surplus Represents the total cash consideration including working capital surplus. Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of Spatial Systems Nominees PTY LTD (Spatial). Spatial Systems Nominees PTY Limited [Member] Spatial Systems Nominees PTY LTD (Spatial) Spatial Info Oakland [Member] Oakland Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of Oakland. Unrecognized Tax Benefits Noncurrent Reduction in Effective Tax Rate Reduction in the effective tax rate on long-term liability for unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized Represents the noncurrent portion of unrecognized tax benefits that reduces the effective tax rate, if recognized. Newbay Software Limited [Member] Newbay Software Limited (Newbay) Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of Newbay Software Limited (Newbay). Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity Closing Adjustment Closing Adjustment Represents the amount paid as a closing adjustment on the acquisition of the entity. Closing Adjustment Accrued consulting fees Represents the carrying value, as of the balance sheet date, of obligations incurred through that date and payable for consulting services received. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle, if longer). Accrued Consulting Fees, Current Accrued Acquisition Costs, Current Accrued acquisition costs Represents the carrying value, as of the balance sheet date, of obligations incurred through that date and payable for acquisition costs. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle, if longer). Represents the amount of separation costs. Separation costs Separation costs Change in Annual Effective Tax Rate for Next Year Due to Enactment of Tax Law Reduction in 2013 annual effective tax rate (as a percent) Represents the change in annual effective tax rate for the next year due to the enactment of law, expressed as a percentage. Represents the portion considered as purchase price on the basis of the entity's closing stock price per share. Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity Equity Interests Issued and Issuable Portion Considered as Purchase Price Based on Closing Stock Price Portion considered as purchase price based on closing stock price per share Represents the amortization term of remaining value of shares issuable based on the service period for recognition as a compensation expense. Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity Remaining Equity Interests Issued and Issuable Amortization Term Amortization term of remaining value of shares issuable based on service period Basis of Presentation [Line Items] Basis of Presentation Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation Adjustment [Abstract] Adjustment to purchase price allocation Schedule of Basis of Presentation [Table] Represents information pertaining to the underlying basis used to prepare the financial statements of the entity. Fx impact of change in contingent consideration obligation The net of tax foreign exchange impact as a result of the change in the obligation for contingent consideration. Foreign Exchange Impact of Change in Contingent Consideration Obligation Document Fiscal Year Focus Amount of accumulated unrealized gain before deducting unrealized loss on investments in available-for-sale securities impacting investments. Total Available for Sale Securities Gross Unrealized Gain Accumulated in Investments Document Fiscal Period Focus Amortization Acquired Intangible Assets The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of acquired intangible assets. Amortization expense related to the acquired intangible assets Available for Sale Securities Gross Unrealized Loss Accumulated in Investments Amount of accumulated unrealized loss before deducting unrealized gain on investments in available-for-sale securities impacting investments. Total Approximate amount to be paid during Q1 2012 Potential cash payments Business Combination Contingent Consideration Arrangements Potential Cash Payment Amount of potential cash payments that could result from the contingent consideration arrangement. Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability Noncurrent Amount of noncurrent liability recognized arising from contingent consideration in a business combination. Contingent consideration obligation - long-term The acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to accrued expenses of the acquired entity. Accrued expenses Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation Current Liabilities Accrued Expenses Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation Deferred Income Taxes Asset Net Acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to noncurrent deferred tax assets net of valuation allowance and noncurrent deferred tax liabilities. Deferred tax assets, net Deferred tax assets Foreign [Member] A specified group of non-US countries about which segment information is provided by the entity. Foreign Software Purchased [Member] Includes purchased software applications. Computer software Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability Current Contingent consideration obligation Amount of current liability recognized arising from contingent consideration in a business combination. Business Combination Contingent Consideration Arrangements Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration Liability 1 Cash Flow Effect Contingent consideration obligation Amount of increase (decrease) in the value of a contingent consideration liability, including, but not limited to, differences arising upon settlement. Deferred tax asset Amount of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards that are expected to be realized or consumed as of the acquisition date. Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Deferred Tax Assets Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) on Intra Entity Foreign Currency Transactions [Member] Net Gain (Loss) on Intra-Entity Foreign Currency Transactions Changes to accumulated comprehensive income resulting from net gain (loss) on intra-entity foreign currency transactions. Document Type Line of Credit Facility Right to Increase Maximum Borrowing Capacity Amount Amount of borrowing capacity to which the company has a right to request an increase Represents the borrowing capacity maximum amount to which the company has a right to request an increase. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Performance Share 2012 Plan [Member] 2012 performance share Represents the 2012 performance share plan of the reporting entity. Strumsoft Inc [Member] Strumsoft, Inc. (Strumsoft) Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of Strumsoft (USA), Inc., a California corporation and Strumsoft (India) Pvt. Ltd., an Indian entity. Goodwill [Abstract] Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Amount of Dilutive Securities Contingently Issuable Shares Income effect for equity mark-to-market on contingent consideration obligation, net of tax The income effect resulting from the "as if" assumption that contingently issuable shares are issued for purposes of computing the net income applicable to shares of common stock for earnings per share. Performance Share 2013 Plan [Member] 2013 performance share Represents the 2013 performance share plan of the reporting entity. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Information related to various accounting policies of the entity. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Exercise Price Range Between 11.60 to 14.00 [Member] $ 11.60 - $ 14.00 Represents the exercise price range between 11.60 dollars to 14.00 dollars per share. Exercise Price Range Between 0.29 to 11.46 [Member] $ 0.29 - $ 11.46 Represents the exercise price range between 0.29 dollars to 11.46 dollars per share. Exercise Price Range Between 15.89 to 20.91 [Member] $ 15.89 - $ 20.91 Represents the exercise price range between 15.89 dollars to 20.91 dollars per share. Exercise Price Range Between 21.59 to 27.55 [Member] $ 21.59 - $ 27.55 Represents the exercise price range between 21.59 dollars to 27.55 dollars per share. Exercise Price Range Between 27.92 to 30.41 [Member] $ 27.92 - $ 30.41 Represents the exercise price range between 27.92 dollars to 30.41 dollars per share. Exercise Price Range Between 30.56 to 31.02 [Member] $ 30.56 - $ 31.02 Represents the exercise price range between 30.56 dollars to 31.02 dollars per share. Exercise Price Range Between 33.82 to 38.62 [Member] $ 33.82 - $ 38.62 Represents the exercise price range between 33.82 dollars to 38.62 dollars per share. Business Combination Number of Milestone Payments Number of milestone payments Represents the number of milestone payments. Business Combination Potential Maximum Undiscounted Contingent Consideration Payable Upon Completion of Milestone Potential maximum undiscounted contingent consideration payable upon completion of milestone Represents the potential maximum undiscounted contingent consideration payable upon completion of milestone. Accrued Expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] Represents the amount of threshold revenue which triggers milestone payments. Business Combination Threshold Revenue Threshold revenues Business Combination Potential Compensative Payment Potential compensative payment Represents the potential compensative payment due in the event of certain key employees and at least 80% of the employees of the Company and Strumsoft continue as employees until December 31, 2014. Business Combination Percentage of Employees Entity Minimum Minimum percentage of employees of the Company Represents the minimum percentage of employees of the entity. Contingent Consideration Payable Upon Achieving Quarterly Revenue [Member] Contingent consideration payable upon achieving quarterly revenue Represents the contingent consideration payable upon achieving quarterly revenue. Contingent Consideration Payable Upon Achieving Annual Revenue [Member] Contingent consideration payable upon achieving annual revenue Represents the contingent consideration payable upon achieving annual revenue. Other Comprehensive Income, Net Gain (Loss) on Intra Entity Foreign Currency Transactions Arising During Period, Net of Tax Net gain (loss) on intra-entity foreign currency transactions Represents the amount after tax, changes to accumulated comprehensive income resulting from net gain (loss) on intra-entity foreign currency transactions. Business Combination, Potential Maximum Undiscounted Contingent Consideration Payable to Existing Employees upon Completion of Milestone Represents the potential maximum undiscounted contingent consideration payable to existing employees upon completion of milestone. Potential maximum undiscounted contingent consideration payable to existing employees upon completion of milestone Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $237 and $258 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively Accounts receivable Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts receivable Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accounts receivable Accounts Receivable [Member] United States Domestic UNITED STATES Accrued income tax payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Accrued expenses Total Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued accounting fees Accrued Professional Fees, Current Less: Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Unrealized Holding Gains on Available-for-Sale Securities Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member] Unrealized gain (loss) on securities, (net of tax) Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Balance at the beginning of the period Balance at the end of the period Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Translation adjustments Comprehensive income: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Foreign Currency Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] Estimated useful life Weighted-average amortization period Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional Paid-In Capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] 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] Stock based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Tax benefit from stock option exercise Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation ESPP compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Requisite Service Period Recognition After tax stock-based compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense recorded Compensation cost Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Allowance for doubtful receivables Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member] Amortization expense related to currently existing intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Amortization of bond premium Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) Stock options that are anti-dilutive and excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract] Fair value of net assets Assets, Net Total assets Assets Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Total current assets Assets, Current Aggregate Amount of Unrealized Losses Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss [Abstract] Aggregate Amount of Unrealized Gains Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain [Abstract] Due in one year or less Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value Certificates of deposit, municipal bonds and corporate bonds Total Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities Aggregate Fair Value Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Marketable securities Available-for-sale Securities, Current Due after one year, less than five years Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Fair Value Marketable securities Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Building Building [Member] Prepaid expenses and other assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts receivable Accounts receivable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables Deferred revenue Deferred revenue Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Deferred Revenue Business Acquisition [Axis] Pro forma Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract] Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Capital Lease Obligation Capital lease Other liabilities, non-current Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other Total identifiable assets acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets Cash and cash equivalents Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents Schedule of unaudited pro forma financial information Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Value of Synchronoss common stock issued Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable Maximum potential shares issuable Value of common shares issued for acquisition Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned Estimated fair value of the Earn-out payments Contingent consideration obligation Contingent consideration obligation Business Combination, 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beginning of the period (in dollars per share) Stock-Based Compensation Share-based Compensation [Abstract] Forfeited (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Forfeited (in shares) Options Exercised (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures Options to purchase common stock granted during the period (in shares) Options Granted (in shares) Exercisable (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Expected dividend yield (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Options Cancelled (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Options forfeited (in shares) Vested (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Exercisable (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Outstanding Additional disclosures related to stock options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Number of shares reserved for grant Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Expected stock price volatility (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Risk-free interest rate (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Weighted-average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model Weighted-average assumptions used to value employee stock purchase rights Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract] Weighted-average fair value (as of the date of grant) of the options granted during the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Balance at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) Balance at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Vested or expected to vest Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Stock-Based Compensation Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Options outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares) Options outstanding at the end of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Stock options outstanding and exercisable summarized by exercise price range Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] Vested or expected to vest (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and 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shares) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options Number of Options (in shares) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options Exercise price, high end of range (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Software Development [Member] Software Development State State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] Scenario [Axis] Statement [Table] Statement Statement [Line Items] CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Geographical [Axis] CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Equity Components [Axis] CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Class of Stock [Axis] Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease) Issuance of common stock related to acquisition (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions Amount authorized to be purchased under stock repurchase program Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Issuance of restricted stock Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures Issuance of restricted stock (in shares) Shares of restricted stock issued related to performance share grant Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures Repurchase of treasury stock Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Issuance of common stock on exercise of options Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised Issuance of common stock related to acquisition Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions Duration of repurchase program Stock Repurchase Program, Period in Force Sale of Treasury Stock in connection with an employee stock purchase plan Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Issuance of common stock on exercise of options (in shares) Options Exercised (in shares) Issuance of common stock on exercise of options (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Number of shares sold under Employee Stock Purchase Plan Sale of Treasury Stock in connection with an employee stock purchase plan (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans Issuance of common stock from secondary offering (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Repurchase of treasury stock (in shares) Number of shares purchased Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Issuance of common stock from secondary offering Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues Stockholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease) Total stockholders' equity Balance Balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Stockholders' Equity Subsequent Events Review Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Events Review Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Events Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent event Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Schedule of reconciliation of the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits excluding interest Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block] Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Trade name Trade Names [Member] Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block] Aggregate purchase price of stock repurchased Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Number of shares repurchased under program Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares Treasury Stock Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury stock, at cost (3,793 and 3,859 shares at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively) Treasury Stock, 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benefit at the beginning of the period Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases for tax positions taken during prior year Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Net increase in reserve for unrecognized tax benefits Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease) Use of Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Additions Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense Beginning Balance Ending Balance Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member] Reductions Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Valuation and qualifying accounts Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Weighted-average common shares outstanding: 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