Fair Value Measurements Level 3 Liabilities (Details) (Recurring [Member], Level 3 [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Recurring [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change In Contingent Consideration Liability [Roll Forward]
Balance, Beginning of Period	$ 1,660	$ 1,660
Synchronite addition	1,810	0
Cash payment	(250)	0
Balance, End of Period	$ 3,220	$ 1,660

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Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Payment Of A Portion Of Potential Earn-Out Consideration Amount

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Amount of increase (decrease) in the value of a contingent consideration liability, including, but not limited to, differences arising upon settlement.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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- Definition

Amount of liability recognized arising from contingent consideration in a business combination.

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-SubTopic 30

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