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Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Billions | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract] |  |
Revenue in excess of billings | $ 0.2 | $ 0.2
Total backlog | $ 2.8 |
Percentage of revenue expected to be recognized over next 12 months | 50.00% |
Billings and cash collections in excess of revenue | $ 1.1 | $ 0.9

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