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Revenues (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Revenues (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract liability, revenue recognized	$ 73,100	$ 66,500
Fiscal 2022 Acquisitions
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Deferred revenue	$ 1,697
Fiscal 2021 Acquisitions
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Deferred revenue			$ 9,500