Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ 2,295	$ 7,919	$ (9,453)	$ 1,643
Change in cumulative translation adjustment	759	(835)	(80)	(758)
Comprehensive income (loss)	3,054	7,084	(9,533)	885
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(509)	0	(1,255)	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Aspect Software Parent, Inc.	$ 3,563	$ 7,084	$ (8,278)	$ 885