Segment Information - Pre-Tax Depreciation and Amortization by Operating Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment	$ 6,961	$ 6,353
Amortization of intangible assets	14,925	8,310
Depreciation and amortization, total	21,886	14,663
North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment	6,073	5,648
Amortization of intangible assets	13,146	7,785
EMEA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment	757	596
Amortization of intangible assets	1,670	412
APAC
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment	131	109
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 109	$ 113

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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