Document and Entity Information Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents Available-for-sale Securities, Current Marketable securities Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,508 and $3,029 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Prepaid expenses and other assets Assets, Current Total current assets Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent Marketable securities Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net Goodwill Balance at the end of the period Balance at the beginning of the period Goodwill Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Intangible assets, net Net amount Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Deferred tax assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued expenses Deferred Revenue, Current Deferred revenues Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Current Contingent consideration obligation Short-term Debt Short term debt Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent Lease financing obligation - long-term Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability Noncurrent Contingent consideration obligation - long-term Convertible Notes Payable, Noncurrent Convertible debt Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Deferred tax liability Deferred tax liability (1) Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other liabilities Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Other, Redemption Value Redeemable noncontrolling interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Stockholders' equity: Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 10,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000 shares authorized, 49,132 and 48,084 shares issued; 45,079 and 44,405 outstanding at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively Treasury Stock, Value Treasury stock, at cost (4,053 and 3,679 shares at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively) Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital (1) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings (1) Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Balance Balance Total stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Preferred stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, shares outstanding Treasury Stock, Shares Treasury stock, shares CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Revenues Net revenues Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Costs and expenses: Cost of Services, Excluding Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization Cost of services* Research and Development Expense Research and development Selling, General and Administrative Expense Selling, general and administrative Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Net change in contingent consideration obligation Fair value adjustment to contingent obligation included in net income Restructuring Charges. Restructuring charges Charges Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Depreciation and amortization Costs and Expenses Total costs and expenses Operating Income (Loss) (Loss) income from operations Investment Income, Interest Interest income Interest Expense Interest expense Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other income (expense), net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest (Loss) income before income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax expense (1) Provision for income taxes Income tax expense Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net (loss) income Net (loss) income Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net (loss) income attributable to Synchronoss Net (loss) income attributable to Synchronoss Net income attributable to common stockholders Earnings per Common Share Net (loss) income per common share attributable to Synchronoss Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Weighted-average common shares outstanding: Denominator: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic (in shares) Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted (in shares) Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Synchronoss Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Synchronoss CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities: Amortization of Financing Costs Amortization of debt issuance costs Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property Loss on disposals Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) Amortization of bond premium Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income taxes Interest Expense, Lessee, Assets under Capital Lease Non-cash interest on leased facility Share-based Compensation Stock-based compensation Amount of increase (decrease) in the value of a contingent consideration liability, including, but not limited to, differences arising upon settlement. Business Combination Contingent Consideration Arrangements Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration Liability 1 Cash Flow Effect Contingent consideration obligation Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets (1) Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Other assets Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Accrued expenses (1) Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Deferred revenues Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by operating activities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Investing activities: Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of fixed assets Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities Purchases of marketable securities available-for-sale Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities Sales and maturities of marketable securities available-for-sale Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Business acquired, net of cash Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Financing activities: Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Proceeds from the exercise of stock options Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Taxes paid on withholding shares (1) Represents the cash outflow for payment of contingent consideration by the entity during the reporting period. Payments on Contingent Consideration Payments on contingent consideration obligation Proceeds from Unsecured Lines of Credit Borrowings on revolving line of credit Repayments of Lines of Credit Repayment of revolving line of credit Payments on Credit Facility Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Repurchases of common stock Proceeds from Sale of Treasury Stock Proceeds from the sale of treasury stock in connection with an employee stock purchase plan Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations Repayments of capital obligations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in financing activities Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable Value of common stock issued for acquisition Issuance of common stock in connection with Openwave acquisition Interest Paid Cash paid for interest Income Taxes Paid, Net Cash paid for income taxes Description of Business Nature of Operations [Text Block] Description of Business Basis of Presentation and Consolidation Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Basis of Presentation and Consolidation Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Earnings per Common Share Fair Value Measurements of Assets and Liabilities Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements of Assets and Liabilities Acquisition Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Acquisition Stockholders' Equity Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block] Stockholders' Equity Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Goodwill and Intangibles Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill Debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Restructuring Charges Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Restructuring Charges Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes Legal Matters Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block] Legal Matters Subsequent Events Review Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Events Review Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis of Presentation and Consolidation New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards and New Accounting Pronouncements Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block] Schedule of Accounting Changes Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in computing basic and diluted net income attributable to common stockholders per common share Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Liability Class [Axis] Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation By Liability Class [Domain] Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain] Commitments [Member] Contingent Consideration Obligation Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Level 3 changes Fair Value Measurements of Assets and Liabilities Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Schedule of assets and liabilities held and their related classifications under the fair value hierarchy Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Schedule of estimated fair value of investments classified as available for sale Schedule unrealized losses on available for sale securities Schedule of maturities of available-for-sale securities Schedule of changes in fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests Schedule of changes in fair value of Level 3 Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Acquisition Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Summary of fair values of assets and liabilities assumed at acquisition date Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block] Schedule of stock-based compensation Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule of fair value assumptions Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of information about stock options outstanding Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Grant Date Intrinsic Value [Table Text Block] Schedule of total intrinsic value for options exercised and fair value of vested options Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of unvested restricted stock Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of comprehensive income (loss) Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes in goodwill Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of composition of intangible assets Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of estimated annual amortization expense of intangible assets for the next five years Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] Summary of the restructuring accrual and changes New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table] New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items] Recently Issued Accounting Standards Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption Cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Effective tax rate (as a percent) New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] Recently Issued Accounting Standards New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification Impact of adoption of new accounting pronouncement Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Anti-dilutive securities Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Stock options that are anti-dilutive and excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share (in shares) Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract] Reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in computing basic and diluted net income attributable to common stockholders per common share Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted [Abstract] Numerator: Interest on Convertible Debt, Net of Tax Income effect for interest on convertible debt, net of tax Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted Numerator for diluted EPS- Income to common stockholders after assumed conversions Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract] Dilutive effect of: Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Debt Securities Shares from assumed conversion of convertible debt Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Options and unvested restricted shares Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member] Level 1 Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member] Level 2 Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member] Level 3 Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Summary of assets and liabilities held by the Company and their related classifications under the fair value hierarchy Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Cash and cash equivalents Available-for-sale Securities Fair Value Securities available-for-sale Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Total assets Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Liabilities Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Contingent consideration obligation Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Total liabilities Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Alternative [Abstract] Temporary Equity Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Other, Fair Value Redeemable noncontrolling interest Temporary Equity, Accretion to Redemption Value Fair value adjustment Fair Value, Transfers Between Level 1 and Level 2, Description and Policy [Abstract] Transfers between Levels Amount of transfers of assets measured on a recurring basis between Levels 1, 2, and 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Fair Value, Assets, Transfers between Levels 1, 2, and 3, Amount Fair value of asset transfers between Levels 1, 2, and 3 Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value to Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract] Amortized Cost to Fair Value Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis Amortized Cost Available for Sale Securities Gross Unrealized Gain Accumulated in Investments Gross Unrealized Gains Available for Sale Securities Gross Unrealized Loss Accumulated in Investments Gross Unrealized Losses Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss [Abstract] Securities in unrealized loss position: Unrealized Losses Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss Securities in unrealized loss position less than 12 months Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss Securities in unrealized loss position greater than 12 months Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss Securities in unrealized loss position: Total Gross unrealized losses Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract] Securities in unrealized loss position: Fair Value Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value Securities in unrealized loss position less than 12 months Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value Securities in unrealized loss position greater than 12 months Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value Securities in unrealized loss position: Total Fair Value Amortized Cost Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis Due within one year Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis Due after 1 year through 5 years Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis Total available-for-sale marketable securities, Amortized Cost Fair Value Due within one year Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Fair Value Due after 1 year through 5 years Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Single Maturity Date Total available-for-sale marketable securities, Fair Value Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Changes in fair value of the Company's Level 3 contingent consideration obligation Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value Balance as at the end of the period Balance as at the beginning of the period Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward] Changes in fair value of the Company’s Level 3 redeemable noncontrolling interests Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs Balance at end of period Balance at beginning of period Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Information pertaining to Openwave Messaging, Inc. ("Openwave"). Openwave Messaging [Member] Openwave Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract] Consideration Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Total purchase price Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Total cash consideration Period of time prior to acquisition date used for determination of average market value of common stock issued for acquisition. Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Average Market Value Period Average market value, period used Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents Cash Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant and equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets Long-term assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles Intangible assets Amount of assets, including goodwill, acquired at the acquisition date. Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets, Including Goodwill Total assets acquired The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to accounts payable and accrued liabilities of the acquired entity. Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation Current Liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Deferred Revenue Deferred revenues Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities Long term liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net Net assets acquired Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Weighted-average amortization period Business Combination, Goodwill [Abstract] Goodwill and acquisition related costs Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount Purchase price, tax deductible portion of goodwill Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Acquisition-related costs Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Award Type [Axis] Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Name [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] An arrangement whereby an employee or member of the Board of Directors is entitled to receive in the future, subject to vesting and other restrictions, a number of shares in the entity at a specified price, as defined in the agreement. Employee And Directors Stock Options [Member] Stock Options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Stockholder's Equity Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract] Share-based compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Total stock-based compensation expense before taxes Tax benefit Tax benefit Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Stock-based compensation cost related to non-vested equity awards not yet recognized as an expense Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Weighted-average period over which stock-based compensation cost related to non-vested equity awards is expected to be recognized Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract] Weighted-average assumptions Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Expected stock price volatility (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Risk-free interest rate (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Expected life (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Expected dividend yield (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value 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, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Number of Options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Options outstanding at the end of the period (in shares) Options outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures Options Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Options Exercised (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Options Cancelled (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number Vested or expected to vest (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Exercisable (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Weighted-Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Balance at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Balance at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options Granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options Exercised (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options Cancelled (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Vested or expected to vest (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable (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, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Outstanding Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Exercisable Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Vested or expected to vest Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract] Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Outstanding Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Exercisable Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Vested or expected to vest Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Additional disclosures related to stock options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Total fair value of vested options Restricted Stock [Member] Restricted Stock Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Number of Awards Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Non-vested at the end of the period (in shares) Non-vested at the beginning of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Vested (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Non-vested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) The weighted-average fair value (as of the date of grant) of the ESPP shares Granted (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 Vested (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 Forfeited (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract] Employee Stock Purchase Plan Represents the term of Employee Stock Purchase Plan to all active employees. Term of Employee Stock Purchase Plan Term of Employee Stock Purchase Plan Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Total number of shares available for purchase The period of time that employees participate through payroll withholdings in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employee Stock Purchase Plan Payroll Withholding Period ESPP participation period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent Percentage of fair market value of common stock Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Percentage of Outstanding Stock Maximum Maximum Percentage of total combined voting power a participant is allowed to be granted a right to purchase common stock Class of Treasury Stock [Table] Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] Treasury Stock Treasury Stock, Number of Shares and Restriction Disclosures [Abstract] Treasury Stock Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Amount authorized to be purchased under stock repurchase program Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Number of shares repurchased under program Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Aggregate purchase price of shares repurchased Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Unrealized gain on securities, (net of tax) Represents the amount after tax, changes to accumulated comprehensive income resulting from net gain (loss) on intra-entity foreign currency transactions. Other Comprehensive Income, Net Gain (Loss) on Intra Entity Foreign Currency Transactions Arising During Period, Net of Tax Net loss on intra-entity foreign currency transactions, (net of tax) Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] Foreign Currency Changes to accumulated comprehensive income resulting from net gain (loss) on intra-entity foreign currency transactions. Accumulated Net Gain Loss On Intra Entity Foreign Currency Transactions [Member] Unrealized (Loss) Income on Intra-Entity Foreign Currency Transactions Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain Loss [Member] Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward] Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other comprehensive (loss) income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Total other comprehensive loss Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill Goodwill, Acquired During Period Acquisitions Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Translation adjustments Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Trade Names [Member] Trade Name Developed Technology Rights [Member] Technology 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. Customer Lists And Relationships [Member] Customer lists and relationships 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. 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Obligations Under Acquisition Agreement [Member] Earn-out Represents Miyowa S.A., an acquisition of the entity. Miyowa S A [Member] Miyowa Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Legal Matters Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs Number of former shareholders Subsequent Event [Table] Information pertaining to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement"). Amended And Restated Credit Agreement [Member] Amended and Restated Credit Agreement Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Events Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Represents the portion of liability or temporary equity in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly, to the parent. 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Stock Compensation Expense Forfeiture Rate [Member] Stock Compensation Expense, Forfeiture Rate Adjustments for change in realized tax benefit related to deductible compensation cost reported on the entity's tax return for equity instruments in excess of the compensation cost for those instruments recognized for financial reporting purposes. Excess Tax Benefits [Member] Excess Tax Benefits Adjustments for change in amounts recognized to satisfy employee's income tax withholding obligation as part of a net-share settlement of a share-based award. Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation [Member] Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Adjustments for change in previously unrecognized deferred tax assets. 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