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Restructuring and Reorganization Charges (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) Employees	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) Employees	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and reorganization charges		$ 14,193	$ 209	$ 46,304	$ 3,029
Accelerated depreciation				4,136
Impairment charges				30,126	$ 415
Restructuring and reorganization reserves		4,043		4,043		$ 675
Ending Balance		4,043		4,043
Current Liabilities
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and reorganization reserves		3,900		3,900
Ending Balance		$ 3,900		3,900
Termination Benefits Related to Organizational Changes
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and reorganization charges	$ 600			$ 7,000
Reduced workforce \| Employees \| Employees				80
Shut-down of MobileCard Business
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reduced workforce \| Employees \| Employees	40
Impairment charges	$ 7,000
Real Estate Restructurings
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and reorganization charges				$ 23,000
Accelerated depreciation				$ 4,100