v3.7.0.1

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS Other assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Jan. 31, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Investment [Line Items] |  |  |
Deferred sales commissions, non-current portion |  | $ 3,338 | $ 3,115
Investment in privately held company |  | 1,500 | 1,500
Other |  | 537 | 485
Total other assets |  | $ 5,375 | $ 5,100
Convertible Note [Member] |  |  |
Investment [Line Items] |  |  |
Convertible note | $ 1,500 |  |
Minimum holding period |  | 12 months |

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