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Revenue - Contract Acquisition Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Capitalized contract costs | $ 26,413 | $ 25,977
Minimum |  |
Estimated life of relevant customer relationship | 1 year |
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Estimated life of relevant customer relationship | 5 years |

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- Definition Amount, before accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment loss, of asset recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill contract with customer. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef -Topic 340 -SubTopic 40 -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Section 50 -Paragraph 3 -Subparagraph (a) -Publisher FASB -URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147479483/340-40-50-3 + Details
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