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Restructuring - (Restructuring Charges by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring $ 20,424us-gaap_RestructuringCharges [1] $ 0us-gaap_RestructuringCharges [1] $ 0us-gaap_RestructuringCharges [1]
2014 Restructuring Program [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring 20,424us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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Enterprise and Service Provider division | 2014 Restructuring Program [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring 14,092us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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Mobility Apps division | 2014 Restructuring Program [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring $ 6,332us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
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[1] Represents expenses presented to management on a consolidated basis only and not allocated to the operating segments.