v3.10.0.1

Revenue - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Deferred contract costs and capitalized sales commissions
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Capitalized contract cost, gross	$ 91.5	$ 91.5
Capitalized sales commissions to selling, general and administrative expenses
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Capitalized contract cost, amortization	2.9	5.5
Other deferred contract costs as a reduction of revenue
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Capitalized contract cost, amortization	$ 1.4	$ 2.8
Collection
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Standard contract term		3 years

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