Capital Leases Included in Property and Equipment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Property and equipment under capital lease	$ 19,883us-gaap_CapitalLeasedAssetsGross	$ 23,845us-gaap_CapitalLeasedAssetsGross
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(8,702)	(9,886)
Net property and equipment under capital lease	11,181	13,959
Computer equipment
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Property and equipment under capital lease	16,764	20,409
Computer software
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Property and equipment under capital lease	3,036	3,304
Furniture and fixtures
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Property and equipment under capital lease	41	90
Leasehold improvements
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Property and equipment under capital lease	$ 42	$ 42

Amount before accumulated depreciation of leased physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services.

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The total gross amount less the charge for the use of the long-lived depreciable assets subject to a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization.

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