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Guarantees and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 6 Months Ended
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Jul. 11, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018
GXS Group, Inc. |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Loss contingency accrual |  | $ 1.5
GXS India |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Loss contingency accrual |  | 1.3
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Estimated amount of loss resulting from an adverse tax position |  | 770.0
Income tax examination, tax |  | 455.0
Income tax examination, penalties |  | 130.0
Income tax examination, interest |  | 185.0
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | Tax Year 2010 |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Estimated amount of loss resulting from an adverse tax position | $ 335.0 |
Additional tax expense, as a percent | 20.00% |
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | Tax Year 2012 |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Additional tax expense, as a percent | 40.00% |
Income tax examination, change in liability | $ 80.0 |
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Estimated amount of loss resulting from an adverse tax position |  | $ 23.0
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) | Tax Year 2012 |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Additional tax expense, as a percent |  | 10.00%
Income tax examination, estimate of increase to taxable income |  | $ 90.0
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) | Tax Year 2013 |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Additional tax expense, as a percent |  | 10.00%
Income tax examination, estimate of increase to taxable income |  | $ 90.0

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