Other Current Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses	$ 3,824	$ 3,189
Sales taxes receivable from customers	220	598
Due from prior owners of acquired businesses for working capital settlements	720	955
Research and development tax credits receivable	720	266
Other	64	108
Total	$ 5,548	$ 5,116

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Research and development tax credits receivable

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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).

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Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for costs that provide economic benefits within a future period of one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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