Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Performance Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 20,046	$ 11,082
Acquired deferred revenue (Note 3)	443	11,125
Recognition of deferred revenue	(28,493)	(15,846)
Deferral of revenue	24,837	14,257
Ending balance	$ 16,833	$ 20,618

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Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized Including Liabilities Incurred In The Current Period

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Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation [Roll Forward]

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Amount of increase (decrease) in obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration from customer has been received or is due, from business combination.

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Amount of transaction price allocated to performance obligation that has not been recognized as revenue.

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