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Employee Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail) (401( k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Company contributions expense $ 3.4us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized $ 2.9us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized $ 2.8us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized
International Employees
     
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Company contributions expense $ 5.1us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized
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$ 3.7us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized
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$ 3.2us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized
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