Revenue Recognition - Remaining Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Deferred revenues	$ 38,006	$ 1,420
Deferred revenue, current portion	1,156	1,420
Deferred revenue	38,006	$ 1,420
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Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation	$ 40,000