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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill, by Reportable Operating Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Gross amount of goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 4,882,734 | $ 4,463,531
Tax deductible goodwill acquired during the year | 11,928 | 912
Non-tax deductible goodwill acquired during the year | 78,651 | 547,389
Fair value and other adjustments | 2,253 | (11,815)
Currency effects | 42,346 | (117,283)
Ending balance | 5,017,912 | 4,882,734
Accumulated goodwill impairment | 158,420 | 158,420
GLOBAL RIM BUSINESS |  |
Gross amount of goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 3,852,946 | 3,972,852
Tax deductible goodwill acquired during the year | 0 | 0
Non-tax deductible goodwill acquired during the year | 21,594 | 696
Fair value and other adjustments | (80) | (12,199)
Currency effects | 37,485 | (108,403)
Ending balance | 3,911,945 | 3,852,946
Accumulated goodwill impairment | 132,409 | 132,409
GLOBAL DATA CENTER BUSINESS |  |
Gross amount of goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 418,502 | 426,074
Tax deductible goodwill acquired during the year | 0 | 0
Non-tax deductible goodwill acquired during the year | 56,674 | 0
Fair value and other adjustments | 0 | 0
Currency effects | 3,754 | (7,572)
Ending balance | 478,930 | 418,502
Accumulated goodwill impairment | 0 | 0
CORPORATE AND OTHER |  |
Gross amount of goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 611,286 | 64,605
Tax deductible goodwill acquired during the year | 11,928 | 912
Non-tax deductible goodwill acquired during the year | 383 | 546,693
Fair value and other adjustments | 2,333 | 384
Currency effects | 1,107 | (1,308)
Ending balance | 627,037 | 611,286
Accumulated goodwill impairment | $ 26,011 | $ 26,011

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