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Software, net

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Capitalized Computer Software, Net [Abstract]

Software, net consisted of the following:



	September 30, 2016			December 31, 2015
Software	$	932.1		$	854.2
Accumulated amortization	(501.0		)	(368.3		)
Software, net	$	431.1		$	485.9

Software amortization expense is included within D&A.



	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2016		2015		2016		2015
Amortization expense	$	44.2	$	32.2	$	122.6	$	112.0

- Definition

The entire disclosure for research, development, and computer software activities, including contracts and arrangements to be performed for others and with federal government. Includes costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility and in-process research and development acquired in a business combination consummated during the period.

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