Revenue - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Future performance obligation	$ 196,803
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period	$ 74,189	$ 105,472
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-04-01
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation (in percent)	73.10%
Revenue recognized during the period	21 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-01-01
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation (in percent)	14.40%
Revenue recognized during the period	1 year
Transferred at Point in Time
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation (in percent)	95.00%
Transferred over Time
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation (in percent)	5.00%
Minimum
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
General range of payment terms	30 days
Maximum
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
General range of payment terms	90 days

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