Commitments and Contingencies - Defined Benefit Plan (Details) (India subsidiary)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
India subsidiary
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of employees eligible for benefits	39.00%
Minimum service period of employees to be eligible under plan	5 years
Number of days salary payable under termination, resignation, or retirement	15 days

Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Accrual Term Per Year Of Service Provided

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