Deferred Revenue and Performance Obligation (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2018

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Deferred Revenue and Performance Obligations

Deferred Revenue

For the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, the Company recognized approximately $32.4 million and $27.9 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, the Company recognized approximately $64.4 million and $57.4 million, respectively, in each case of revenue that was included in the deferred revenue balances at the beginning of the respective periods and primarily related to subscription services, maintenance and services.

Performance Obligations

As of September 30, 2018, the Company expects to recognize approximately $309.4 million of revenue from remaining performance obligations. The Company expects to recognize revenue on approximately $149.8 million of these performance obligations over the next 12 months, with the balance recognized thereafter.