Capitalized Software Costs (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Activity related to net capitalized software costs
Balance as of April 1	$ 39,152us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareNet
Amortization of capitalized software costs	(12,817)	(12,338)	(9,668)
Balance as of December 31	40,397us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareNet	39,152us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareNet
Estimated amortization of capitalized software costs
2015	11,200
2016	10,600
2017	5,500
2018	4,800
2019	4,700
2020 and beyond	3,597
Total	$ 40,397

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