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Revenue - Changes in contract assets and contract liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Contract assets |
Transferred to receivables from contract assets recognized at the beginning of the period | $ (9,671)
Revenue recognized and not billed as of the end of the period | 16,901
Net change in contract assets | $ 7,230

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