Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 18, 2011
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, Purchase Price Allocation [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase price	$ 19,225
Cash	$ 2,375
ISD Corporation
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, Purchase Price Allocation [Line Items]
Percentage Of Ownership Interests, ISD Corporation	100.00%

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Schedule of Business Acquisitions, Purchase Price Allocation [Line Items]

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The total cost of the acquired entity including the cash paid to shareholders of acquired entities, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to shareholders of acquired entities, the fair value of the liabilities assumed, and direct costs of the acquisition.

+ References

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

-Number 141

-Paragraph 51

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- Definition

The amount of cash and cash equivalents acquired in a business combination.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

-Number 141

-Paragraph 51

-Subparagraph e

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