RESTRUCTURING CHARGES AND IMPAIRMENT (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of restructuring charges

	Restructuring
	Charges
	2016
	(in thousands)
Software impairment(1)	$	6,244
Contract terminations(2)		2,875
Severance and other(3)		1,194
Total charges	$	10,313

⁽¹⁾ Non-cash charges related to software and other long-lived assets that will be discontinued.

⁽²⁾ Charges associated with the termination of noncancelable lease and consulting agreements.

⁽³⁾ Primarily severance payments and related costs resulting from a reduction in headcount of approximately 130 positions.