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Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Software, net (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015
Minimum |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Useful life minimum (in years) | 2 years
Maximum |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Useful life minimum (in years) | 16 years
Internal use software | Minimum |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Useful life minimum (in years) | 2 years
Internal use software | Maximum |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Useful life minimum (in years) | 10 years
External use software | Minimum |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Useful life minimum (in years) | 8 years
External use software | Maximum |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Useful life minimum (in years) | 10 years
Regulatory approval costs | Minimum |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Useful life minimum (in years) | 2 years
Regulatory approval costs | Maximum |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Useful life minimum (in years) | 4 years

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