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Forward Contracts with Notional Values (Detail) (Forward Contracts)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Indian Rupees
INR
Dec. 31, 2013
Indian Rupees
INR
Dec. 31, 2014
Australian Dollar
AUD
Dec. 31, 2013
Australian Dollar
AUD
Dec. 31, 2014
British pound
GBP (£)
Dec. 31, 2013
British pound
GBP (£)
Dec. 31, 2012
British pound
GBP (£)
Dec. 31, 2014
Euro
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2013
Euro
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2012
Euro
EUR (€)
Derivative [Line Items]                    
Notional amount 204,000pega_DerivativesNotionalAmount
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690,000pega_DerivativesNotionalAmount
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12,900pega_DerivativesNotionalAmount
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26,300pega_DerivativesNotionalAmount
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£ 26,500pega_DerivativesNotionalAmount
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£ 85,400pega_DerivativesNotionalAmount
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£ 52,000pega_DerivativesNotionalAmount
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€ 21,900pega_DerivativesNotionalAmount
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€ 102,300pega_DerivativesNotionalAmount
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€ 49,700pega_DerivativesNotionalAmount
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