Capitalized Software

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

(12) Capitalized Software

The following is a summary of capitalized software costs at December 31 (dollars in thousands):

	2015		2014
Capitalized software costs	$	80,732	$	79,966
Less: accumulated amortization		41,353		41,633

Total	$	39,379	$	38,333

Software costs totaling $26.0 million and $26.3 million were capitalized in 2015 and 2014, respectively, related to the continued development of new features and functionalities across the entire ITG product line. During 2015, capitalized software costs and related accumulated amortization were each reduced by $24.8 million for fully amortized costs.

As of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, capitalized software costs of $0.1 million and $0.6 million, respectively were not subject to amortization as the underlying products were not yet available for release. Other general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations included $24.6 million, $25.8 million and $28.5 million related to the amortization of capitalized software costs in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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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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