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Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies (Details) (Acquisition of Damilo Consulting [Member], EUR €) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Acquisition of Damilo Consulting [Member] |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |
Subsequent event date | Apr. 26, 2012 |
Prior year annual revenue of to-be-acquired entity |  | € 42.0

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