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Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Impact, Reduction in Operating Expenses

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Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated, Percent

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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale).

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Amount of expected cost remaining for the specified restructuring cost.

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The number of positions eliminated during the period as a result of restructuring activities.

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Restructuring - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	8 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 4,100,000us-gaap_RestructuringCharges	$ 1,200,000us-gaap_RestructuringCharges	$ 1,000,000us-gaap_RestructuringCharges	$ 5,421,000us-gaap_RestructuringCharges	$ 1,134,000us-gaap_RestructuringCharges	$ 6,435,000us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
Write off of fixed asset					0
Workforce Reduction
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges				2,613,000	862,000
January 2015 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of positions eliminated or relocated under restructuring program				40
Number of positions eliminated or relocated under restructuring program (percentage)				7.00%
Restructuring charges				4,100,000
Write off of fixed asset				2,600,000
Restructuring costs remaining	100,000			100,000
January 2015 Restructuring Plan \| Minimum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected reduction in operating expenses	14,000,000			14,000,000
January 2015 Restructuring Plan \| Maximum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected reduction in operating expenses	18,000,000			18,000,000
April 2014 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges							1,300,000
April 2014 Restructuring Plan \| Workforce Reduction
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Actual annual savings				4,600,000
April 2014 Restructuring Plan \| Other Expense
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Actual annual savings				600,000
August 2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of positions eliminated or relocated under restructuring program						20
Restructuring charges								1,000,000
December 2012 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of positions eliminated or relocated under restructuring program						70
December 2012 Restructuring Plan \| Workforce Reduction \| Maximum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges						1,800,000
December 2012 Restructuring Plan \| Asset Impairment \| Minimum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges						$ 4,700,000