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The amount of nonrefundable upfront fees deferred that is expected to be recognized as revenue in the next twelve months.

No definition available.

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The amount of nonrefundable upfront fees deferred that is expected to be recognized as revenue in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

No definition available.

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The amount of nonrefundable upfront fees deferred that is expected to be recognized as revenue after the second year following the latest fiscal year.

No definition available.

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Period over which nonrefundable upfront implementation fees are recognized.

No definition available.

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Amount of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration has been received or is receivable.

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Amount of revenue recognized that was previously included in balance of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration from customer has been received or is due.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

No definition available.