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Liabilities - Performance Obligations (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)
One Year |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Percentage of remaining performance obligation expected to be recognized | 76.00%
One year or more |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Remaining performance obligations | $ 133.2

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