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Guarantees and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 9 Months Ended |
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Jul. 17, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
GXS Group, Inc. |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Tax contingency, foreign, amount |  | $ 2.9 |
Guarantor obligations, current carrying value |  | 4.4 |
Loss contingency accrual |  | 4.0 |
GXS India |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Loss contingency accrual |  | 1.6 |
IRS Notice of Proposed Adjustment |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Expected federal taxes expense | $ 280.0 | 80.0 |
Additional tax expense | 20.00% |  |
Estimate of probable loss |  | $ 575.0 | $ 550.0

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