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Research and Development Costs - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Schedule Of Research And Development [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Research and development costs related to software development | $ 4.7 | $ 4.2 | $ 13.8 | $ 11.7

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