Computer Software, Net - Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Amortization expense related to:
Acquisition intangible amortization	$ 189,990	$ 92,521	$ 96,970
Licensed computer software
Amortization expense related to:
Acquisition intangible amortization	45,655	41,823	36,775
Software development costs
Amortization expense related to:
Acquisition intangible amortization	26,478	22,740	25,248
Acquisition technology intangibles
Amortization expense related to:
Acquisition intangible amortization	$ 26,217	$ 16,734	$ 19,683

The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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