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Revenue by Geographic Area (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Schedule Of Geographical Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues | $ 1,342,695 | $ 1,246,986 | $ 1,097,868
Americas Principally U S |  |  |
Schedule Of Geographical Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues | 603,605 | 553,843 | 479,692
Europe |  |  |
Schedule Of Geographical Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues | 501,547 | 488,632 | 440,620
Asia Middle East And Africa |  |  |
Schedule Of Geographical Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues | $ 237,543 | $ 204,511 | $ 177,556

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