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Commission expense related to amortization of capitalized commission costs.

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Revenue from contract with customer.

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Amount of revenue recognized that was previously included in balance of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration from customer has been received or is due.

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Amount of transaction price allocated to performance obligation that has not been recognized as revenue.

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Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Apr. 01, 2018
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items]
Retained earnings	$ 119,119	$ 111,621	$ 78,708
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 483,200	$ 451,100
Percentage of revenue expected to recognize as services rendered and goods delivered	9.00%	10.00%
Percentage of revenue expected to recognize over next 12 months	50.00%	45.00%
Contract liability, revenue recognized	$ 70,779	$ 65,847
Capitalized commission costs	24,590	19,597
Commission expenses	8,006	6,292
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items]
Capitalized commission costs	7,053	4,816
Other Noncurrent Assets
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items]
Capitalized commission costs	$ 17,537	14,781
Adoption of ASC 606
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items]
Retained earnings				$ 87,127
Adoption of ASC 606 \| ASC 606 Transition Adjustments
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items]
Retained earnings		(15,236)		$ 8,419
Adoption of ASC 606 \| Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items]
Retained earnings		$ 96,385
Commission expenses			$ 11,166