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Acquisition of Selected Assets of Manatee Works, Inc. Acquisition of Selected Assets of Manatee Works, Inc. - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 21, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2015
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Prepaid expenses | $ 23 |
Customer relationships | 140 |
Completed technology | 590 |
Goodwill | 4,060 | $ 4,060
Purchase price | $ 4,813 |

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