Advent Software 10-K 25 Feb 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'ADVENT SOFTWARE INC /DE/	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001002225	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$920
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	51,333,013	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$33,828	$58,217
Short-term marketable securities	'	111,192
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $231 and $110, respectively	58,717	61,069
Deferred taxes, current	24,898	18,934
Prepaid expenses and other	30,114	25,868
Current assets of discontinued operation	100	88
Total current assets	147,657	275,368
Property and equipment, net	31,698	37,269
Goodwill	207,818	206,932
Other intangibles, net	27,392	38,205
Long-term marketable securities	'	61,552
Deferred taxes, long-term	23,020	24,524
Other assets	17,372	12,994
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operation	1,337	1,609
Total assets	456,294	658,453
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	5,348	5,190
Accrued liabilities	41,625	37,096
Deferred revenues	186,107	174,388
Income taxes payable	'	5,593
Current portion of long-term debt	20,000	10,000
Current liabilities of discontinued operation	600	262
Total current liabilities	253,680	232,529
Deferred revenues, long-term	7,809	8,787
Long-term income taxes payable	7,667	5,335
Long-term debt	285,000	85,000
Other long-term liabilities	11,171	13,139
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operation	2,782	3,804
Total liabilities	568,109	348,594
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 12)	'	'
Stockholders' (deficit) equity:	'	'
Preferred stock; $0.01 par value: 2,000 shares authorized; none issued	'	'
Common stock; $0.01 par value: 120,000 shares authorized; 51,258 and 50,457 shares issued and outstanding	513	505
Additional paid-in capital	42,533	453,585
Accumulated deficit	-165,870	-154,261
Accumulated other comprehensive income	11,009	10,030
Total stockholders' (deficit) equity	-111,815	309,859
Total liabilities and stockholders' (deficit) equity	$456,294	$658,453

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS	'	'
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars)	$231	$110
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	2,000	2,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	120,000	120,000
Common stock, shares issued	51,258	50,457
Common stock, shares outstanding	51,258	50,457

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net revenues:	'	'	'
Recurring revenues	$349,881	$324,627	$291,486
Non-recurring revenues	33,078	34,192	34,762
Total net revenues	382,959	358,819	326,248
Cost of revenues:	'	'	'
Recurring revenues	70,590	68,953	62,329
Non-recurring revenues	40,044	43,505	39,623
Amortization of developed technology	9,087	10,258	8,820
Total cost of revenues	119,721	122,716	110,772
Gross margin	263,238	236,103	215,476
Operating expenses:	'	'	'
Sales and marketing	79,065	74,688	74,807
Product development	69,718	67,014	57,561
General and administrative	54,737	37,763	37,040
Amortization of other intangibles	3,775	3,825	2,807
Recapitalization costs	6,041	'	'
Restructuring charges	3,770	3,634	696
Total operating expenses	217,106	186,924	172,911
Income from continuing operations	46,132	49,179	42,565
Interest expense	-7,285	-1,973	-188
Interest income and other expense, net	72	353	-555
Loss on equity investments, net	'	'	-500
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	38,919	47,559	41,322
Provision for income taxes	10,167	17,328	12,991
Net income from continuing operations	28,752	30,231	28,331
Discontinued operation:	'	'	'
Net income from discontinued operation (net of applicable taxes of $34, $126 and $1,197, respectively)	50	184	1,839
Net income	$28,802	$30,415	$30,170
Basic net income per share:	'	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.56	$0.60	$0.55
Discontinued operation (in dollars per share)	'	'	$0.04
Total operations (in dollars per share)	$0.56	$0.60	$0.58
Diluted net income per share:	'	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.54	$0.58	$0.52
Discontinued operation (in dollars per share)	'	'	$0.03
Total operations (in dollars per share)	$0.54	$0.58	$0.56
Weighted average shares used to compute basic and diluted net income per share	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	51,207	50,614	51,797
Diluted (in shares)	53,378	52,425	54,085

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS	'	'	'
Net (loss) income from discontinued operation, applicable taxes	$34	$126	$1,197

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'	'	'
Net income	$28,802	$30,415	$30,170
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation	970	3,156	-1,725
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities (net of applicable taxes of $(20), $(11) and $(5), respectively)	9	4	-20
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	979	3,160	-1,745
Total comprehensive income	$29,781	$33,575	$28,425

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'	'	'
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, applicable taxes	($20)	($11)	($5)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_STO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Balances at Dec. 31, 2010	$273,848	$520	$411,600	($146,887)	$8,615
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2010	'	51,974	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based award activity	1,414	10	1,404	'	'
Stock-based award activity (in shares)	'	993	'	'	'
Common stock repurchased and retired	'	-23	-14,223	-37,336	'
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)	'	-2,243	'	'	'
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan	6,158	3	6,155	'	'
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	'	273	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	19,371	'	19,371	'	'
Tax shortfall from exercise of stock options	-1,628	'	-1,628	'	'
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options	7,055	'	7,055	'	'
Net income	30,170	'	'	30,170	'
Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities	-20	'	'	'	-20
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-1,725	'	'	'	-1,725
Balances at Dec. 31, 2011	283,061	510	429,734	-154,053	6,870
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	'	50,997	'	'	'
Balances at Dec. 31, 2010	'	520	'	'	'
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2010	'	51,974	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock repurchased and retired	'	-134,113	'	'	'
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)	'	-5,494	'	'	'
Balances at Dec. 31, 2013	'	513	'	'	'
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	'	51,258	'	'	'
Balances at Dec. 31, 2011	283,061	510	429,734	-154,053	6,870
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	'	50,997	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based award activity	-323	8	-331	'	'
Stock-based award activity (in shares)	'	786	'	'	'
Common stock repurchased and retired	'	-16	-10,636	-30,623	'
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)	'	-1,651	'	'	'
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan	6,661	3	6,658	'	'
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	'	325	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	21,047	'	21,047	'	'
Tax shortfall from exercise of stock options	-672	'	-672	'	'
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options	7,785	'	7,785	'	'
Net income	30,415	'	'	30,415	'
Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities	4	'	'	'	4
Foreign currency translation adjustments	3,156	'	'	'	3,156
Balances at Dec. 31, 2012	309,859	505	453,585	-154,261	10,030
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	50,457	50,457	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based award activity	7,662	21	7,641	'	'
Stock-based award activity (in shares)	'	2,118	'	'	'
Common stock repurchased and retired	'	-16	-829	-40,411	'
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)	'	-1,600	'	'	'
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan	6,293	3	6,290	'	'
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	'	283	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	39,624	'	39,624	'	'
Tax shortfall from exercise of stock options	-1,122	'	-1,122	'	'
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options	7,477	'	7,477	'	'
Cash dividends declared on common stock	-470,133	'	-470,133	'	'
Net income	28,802	'	'	28,802	'
Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities	9	'	'	'	9
Foreign currency translation adjustments	970	'	'	'	970
Balances at Dec. 31, 2013	($111,815)	$513	$42,533	($165,870)	$11,009
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	51,258	51,258	'	'	'

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income	$28,802	$30,415	$30,170
Adjustment to net income for discontinued operation net income	-50	-184	-1,839
Net income from continuing operations	28,752	30,231	28,331
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations:	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	48,179	20,801	19,138
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	-7,477	-7,785	-7,055
Depreciation and amortization	24,393	25,879	22,632
Amortization of debt issuance costs	947	381	32
Provision for doubtful accounts	278	403	230
(Reduction of) provision for sales return reserves	-306	1,154	-187
Non-cash impairment loss	'	'	500
Deferred income taxes	4,589	5,230	4,700
Other	29	-252	71
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	2,074	575	-10,198
Prepaid and other assets	-1,762	822	-6,977
Accounts payable	27	-5,368	3,734
Accrued liabilities	-6,089	-2,055	3,069
Deferred revenues	11,047	7,151	18,560
Income taxes payable	-6,117	9,453	6,604
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations	98,564	86,620	83,184
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired	'	-700	-97,092
Purchases of property and equipment	-5,616	-6,369	-11,252
Capitalized software development costs	-1,995	-2,137	-2,358
Purchases of marketable securities	-57,863	-220,994	-89,236
Sales and maturities of marketable securities	228,619	118,588	87,428
Change in restricted cash	'	95	'
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations	163,145	-111,517	-112,510
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Proceeds from common stock issued from exercises of stock options	19,495	5,173	7,189
Proceeds from common stock issued under the employee stock purchase plan	6,293	6,661	6,158
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	7,477	7,785	7,055
Withholding taxes related to equity award net share settlement	-11,833	-5,496	-5,775
Proceeds from debt	375,000	50,000	50,000
Repayment of debt	-165,000	-5,000	'
Debt issuance costs	-5,725	'	-1,901
Common stock repurchased and retired	-41,256	-41,275	-51,582
Payment of cash dividend	-470,133	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities from continuing operations	-285,682	17,848	11,144
Net cash transferred (to) from discontinued operation	-375	-561	1,655
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-41	302	104
Net change in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations	-24,389	-7,308	-16,423
Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations at beginning of period	58,217	65,525	81,948
Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations at end of period	33,828	58,217	65,525
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:	'	'	'
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	14,083	2,988	2,533
Cash paid for interest	5,665	1,737	'
Cash flow from discontinued operation:	'	'	'
Net cash used in operating activities	-375	-561	-1,349
Net cash provided by investing activities	'	'	3,004
Net cash transferred from (to) continuing operations	375	561	-1,655
Net change in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operation	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operation at beginning of period	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operation at end of period	$0	$0	$0

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Business description:    Advent Software, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively "Advent" or the "Company") provide software products, Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS"), data and data interfaces and related maintenance and services that automate, integrate and support certain mission-critical functions of the front, middle and back offices of investment management organizations. Advent's clients vary significantly in size and assets under management and include investment advisors, asset managers, brokerage firms, hedge funds, foundations and endowments and banks.
	Basis of presentation:    The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Advent and its subsidiaries after elimination of all intercompany transactions and amounts. The Company has prepared the accompanying consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange ("SEC").
	Divestiture of the MicroEdge segment and discontinued operation reclassification:    On October 1, 2009, Advent completed the sale of MicroEdge, Inc. ("MicroEdge") a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The assets, liabilities and results of MicroEdge have been reclassified as a discontinued operation in the consolidated financial statements for all periods presented. The results of operations and the related charges for the discontinued operation are classified as "Net income (loss) from discontinued operation, net of applicable taxes" in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Refer to Note 4 "Discontinued Operation" to these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information on the Microedge discontinued operation.
	Year End:    Advent's fiscal year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31.
	Foreign currency translation:    The functional currencies of the Company's foreign subsidiaries are their local currencies. All assets and liabilities denominated in foreign functional currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the closing exchange rate on the balance sheet date and equity balances are translated at historical rates. Revenues, costs and expenses in foreign functional currencies are translated at the average rate of exchange during the period.
	Foreign currency measurement:    Assets and liabilities denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are re-measured into the functional currency using the closing exchange rate on the balance sheet date, with gains and losses recorded in "Interest income and other expense, net" in the consolidated statement of operations.
	Use of estimates:    The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements and actual results could differ from those estimates. Advent believes the following critical accounting policies affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements: Business combinations; Goodwill impairment; Revenue recognition and Deferred revenues; Income taxes; Restructuring charges and related accruals; Impairment of long-lived assets; Legal contingencies; Sales returns and accounts receivable allowances; and Stock-based compensation.
	Cash equivalents:    Cash equivalents are comprised of highly liquid investments purchased with an original or remaining maturity of 90 days or less at the date of purchase.
	Marketable securities:    Marketable securities consist primarily of U.S. government and U.S. Government Sponsored Entities (GSEs) securities, foreign government debt securities and high credit quality corporate debt securities not otherwise classified as cash equivalents. All marketable securities are considered available-for-sale and are carried at fair value on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Short-term marketable securities mature twelve months or less from the date of the balance sheet and long-term marketable securities mature greater than twelve months from the date of the balance sheet.
	Advent periodically reviews the realizability of each short-term and long-term marketable security when impairment indicators exist with respect to the security. If an other-than-temporary impairment of value of the security exists, the carrying value of the security is written down to its estimated fair value. Factors considered in determining whether a loss is temporary include the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than the cost basis, the financial condition, credit quality and near-term prospects of the investee, and Advent's ability and intention to hold the securities for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value.
	Product development:    Product development expenses consist primarily of salary, benefits and stock-based compensation for the Company's development and technical support staff, contractors' fees and other costs associated with the enhancements of existing products and services and development of new products and services. Costs incurred for software development prior to technological feasibility are expensed as product development costs in the period incurred. Once the point of technological feasibility is reached, which is generally the completion of a working prototype that has no critical bugs and is a release candidate, development costs are capitalized until the product is ready for general release and are classified within "Other intangibles, net" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company amortizes capitalized software development costs using the greater of the ratio of the products' current gross revenues to the total of current gross revenues and expected gross revenues or on a straight-line basis over the estimated economic life of the related product, which is typically three years.
	Capitalization of internal use software:    Certain costs related to computer software developed or obtained for internal use (including for use in providing SaaS) are capitalized and classified within "Property and equipment, net" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company capitalizes costs associated with customized internal-use software systems that have reached the application development stage. Such capitalized costs included external direct costs utilized in developing or obtaining the applications and payroll and payroll-related expenses for employees, who are directly associated with the development of the applications. Capitalization of such costs begins when the preliminary project stage is complete and ceases at the point in which the project is substantially complete and is ready for its intended purpose. Costs related to preliminary project activities and post implementation activities are expensed as incurred. The Company also capitalizes costs related to specific upgrades and enhancements when it is probable the expenditures will result in additional functionality. The Company depreciates internal use software costs on a straight-line basis over the assets' estimated useful lives, which typically range from three to five years. Management evaluates the useful lives of these assets on an annual basis and test for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances occur that could impact the recoverability of these assets.
	Property and equipment:    Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization in the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Advent calculates depreciation and amortization using the straight-line method over the assets' estimated useful lives. Amortization of leasehold improvements is computed using the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the assets or the remaining lease term. The cost and related accumulated depreciation applicable to property and equipment sold or no longer in service are eliminated from the accounts and any gains or losses are included in operating expenses. Useful lives by principal classifications are as follows:
	Computer equipment and software	3 to 5 years
	Leasehold improvements	Shorter of useful life or
		remaining lease term
	Furniture and fixtures	3 to 5 years
	Telephone system	3 to 5 years
	Repairs and maintenance expenditures, which are not considered improvements and do not extend the useful life of the property and equipment, are expensed as incurred.
	Goodwill impairment:    Advent reviews its goodwill for impairment annually as of November 1, and more frequently if an event or circumstance indicates that an impairment loss has occurred. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level. Advent determined that it had one reporting unit for the goodwill impairment testing performed as of November 1, 2013 and 2012. In October 2012, the Company reorganized its operations, which resulted in a change in the internal management reporting structure to a global functional structure. Prior to October 2012, the Company had two reporting units: Domestic and International.
	Advent's test for goodwill impairment starts with a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. If Advent determines, based on the qualitative factors, that the fair value of the reporting unit is not more likely than not greater than the carrying amount, then quantitative goodwill impairment test is required.
	The quantitative test for goodwill impairment is a two-step process. The first step compares the fair value of each reporting unit with its respective carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired, thus the second step of the impairment test is unnecessary. The second step, used to measure the amount of impairment loss, compares the implied fair value of each reporting unit's goodwill with the respective carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess.
	Determining the fair value of a reporting unit is subjective and requires judgment at many points during the test including the development of future revenue and expense forecasts used to calculate future cash flows, the selection of risk-adjusted discount rates, and determination of market comparable entities.
	Accounting for long-lived assets:    Advent reviews its long-lived assets, including property and equipment and finite-lived intangible assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be recoverable.
	Recoverability is measured by comparing the carrying amount of the assets to the expected future undiscounted net cash flows to be generated by those assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured based on the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value.
	Finite-lived intangible assets mainly represent completed technology, distributor licenses, customer lists, trademark/tradenames and non-compete agreements acquired in business combinations. These assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives as follows:
	Purchased technology	4 to 6 years
	Customer relationships	4 to 8 years
	Other intangibles	3 to 7 years
	Revenue recognition and deferred revenues:    Advent recognizes revenue from term license, maintenance and other recurring revenues; perpetual license fees, professional services and other. Advent offers a wide variety of products and services to a large number of financially sophisticated customers. While many of the Company's license transactions, maintenance contracts, subscription-based transactions and professional services projects conform to a standard structure, many of the larger transactions are complex and may require significant review and judgment in the application of GAAP.
	Software license fees.    Advent recognizes revenue from the licensing of software when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the product has been delivered, the fee is fixed or determinable and collection of the resulting receivable is probable. Advent generally uses a signed license agreement as evidence of an arrangement. Sales through the Company's distributors are evidenced by a master agreement governing the relationship together with binding order forms and signed contracts from the distributor's customers. Revenue is recognized once delivery to the distributor's customer has taken place and when all other revenue recognition criteria have been met. Delivery occurs upon notification that software is available for electronic download through a fulfillment vendor, or when a product is delivered to a common carrier F.O.B shipping point, or upon confirmation that product delivered F.O.B shipping destination has been received. Some of the Company's arrangements include acceptance provisions; if such acceptance provisions are present, delivery is deemed to occur upon acceptance. Advent assesses whether the fee is fixed or determinable based on the payment terms associated with the transaction. Advent assesses whether the collectability of the resulting receivable is probable based on a number of factors, including the credit worthiness of the customer determined through a credit review process, including credit reporting agency reports, publicly available customer information, financial statements and other available information and pertinent country risk if the customer is located outside the United States. The Company's standard payment terms are due at 180 days or less, but payment terms may vary based on the country in which the agreement is executed. Software licenses are sold with maintenance, and often professional services.
	Advent typically licenses its products on a per server, per user basis with the price per customer varying based on the selection of the products licensed, the assets under administration, the number of site installations and the number of authorized users.
	Advent categorizes revenues in its consolidated statements of operations as recurring revenues and non-recurring revenues. Recurring revenues are comprised of term license, perpetual maintenance arrangements and other recurring revenue (which includes revenues from Black Diamond, Advent OnDemand and incremental Assets Under Administration fees from perpetual licenses). Non-recurring revenues are comprised of perpetual license fees, professional services and other revenue.
	Recurring Revenues:
	Recurring product revenues for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows (in thousands):
		Fiscal Years
		2013		2012		2011
	Term license revenues	$	180,479	$	159,940	$	135,235
	Perpetual maintenance revenues		65,412		67,063		70,454
	Other recurring revenues		103,990		97,624		85,797
	Total recurring revenues	$	349,881	$	324,627	$	291,486
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	Term licenses
	Term license contracts include both the software license and maintenance. Advent offers multi-year term licenses by which a customer makes a binding commitment that typically spans three years. For multi-year term licenses, Advent has not established vendor specific objective evidence ("VSOE") of fair value for the software license and maintenance components and, as a result, in situations where the Company is also performing related professional services, it defers all revenue and directly-related expenses under the arrangement until the implementation services and the remaining services are substantially complete. At the point professional services are substantially completed, Advent recognizes a pro-rata amount of the term license revenue, professional services fees earned and related expenses, based on the elapsed time from the start of the term license to the substantial completion of professional services. Advent determines whether services are substantially complete by consulting with the professional services group and applying management judgment. Term license revenue for the remaining contract years, the remaining deferred professional services revenue and related expenses are recognized ratably over the remaining contract length. When multi-year term licenses are sold and do not include related professional services, Advent recognizes the entire term license revenue ratably over the period of the contract term from the effective date of the license agreement assuming all other revenue recognition criteria have been met.
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	Maintenance
	Advent offers annual maintenance programs on perpetual licenses that provide for technical support and updates to the Company's software products. Maintenance fees are bundled with perpetual license fees in the initial licensing period and charged separately for renewals of annual maintenance in subsequent years. Fair value for maintenance is based upon either renewal rates stated in the contracts or separate sales of renewals to customers. Revenue is recognized ratably, or daily, over the term of the maintenance period, which is typically one year.
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	Assets Under Administration Revenues
	Certain of Advent's perpetual and term license contracts include asset-based fee structures that provide additional revenues based on the assets that the client administers using the Company's software, referred to as assets under administration ("AUA"). Contracts containing an AUA fee structure have a defined measurement period which requires the client to self-report actual AUA in arrears of the specified period. The Company recognizes term AUA contract minimum fees over the period of service. AUA fees above the stated minimum fee for the same period are considered incremental fees. Because incremental fees are neither determinable nor due and payable until the conclusion of the measurement period and reported, they are both earned and recognized upon completion of the measurement period and receipt of the report, on a quarterly or annual basis. Incremental fees from both term AUA and perpetual AUA contracts are included in "Recurring revenues" in the consolidated statements of operations.
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	Other Recurring Revenues
	Other recurring revenues include revenues from the Company's SaaS services, data services and other recurring revenue transactions.
	SaaS services include Advent OnDemand, Advent OnDemand with Data Management, and Black Diamond. Advent OnDemand is the hosting and SaaS delivery of the Company's suite of investment management solutions. Advent recognizes revenue ratably over the period of service which is generally one year. Advent OnDemand with Data Management services include access to software on a SaaS basis as well as full account aggregation, daily portfolio reconciliation, corporate actions processing and reference data management. The Company prices this comprehensive service offering based on the number of accounts managed for each customer. Advent measures the number of accounts quarterly in arrears and recognizes revenue for these services as they are performed. Black Diamond offers a platform that provides outsourced daily reconciliation and data management services as well as portfolio management and reporting delivered through an online web-based application. The Company prices Black Diamond services based on the number of customer's accounts and the daily average of the assets under management ("AUM") within those accounts. The Company measures the number of accounts and AUM within customer accounts monthly in arrears and recognizes revenues for these services as they are performed.
	Advent's data services revenues include Advent Custodial Data, Advent Corporate Actions and Advent Index Data. The Company recognizes revenue from data services either ratably over the subscription period or as the transactions occur within the subscription, based on the terms of the arrangement.
	The Company recognizes revenue from other recurring revenue transactions either ratably over the subscription period or as the transactions occur, based on the terms of the arrangement. The Company's SaaS-based products are included in "Recurring revenues" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
	Non-Recurring Revenues:
	Non-recurring services revenues for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows (in thousands):
		Fiscal Years
		2013		2012		2011
	Professional services and other revenues	$	30,866	$	31,280	$	31,475
	Perpetual license fees		2,212		2,912		3,287
Total non-recurring revenues	$	33,078	$	34,192	$	34,762
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Professional services and other revenues
Advent offers a variety of professional services that include project management, implementation, data conversion, integration, custom report writing and training. The Company establishes VSOE of fair value for professional services upon separate sales of these services to customers. Professional services are generally billed on a time and materials basis using hourly rates together with reimbursement for travel and accommodation expenses. The Company recognizes revenue as these professional services are performed except in the case of multi-year term license contracts which are described in the "Term licenses" section above. Certain professional services arrangements involve acceptance criteria. In these cases, revenue and related expenses are recognized upon acceptance. Occasionally, professional services are performed under a fixed fee arrangement. For these arrangements, the Company defers revenue and related expenses until the services are complete. Professional services and other revenues also include revenue from the Company's user conferences which is recognized upon completion of the conference.
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Perpetual licenses
Advent allocates revenue to delivered elements, normally the license component of the arrangement, using the residual method, based on VSOE of fair value of the undelivered elements (generally the maintenance and professional services elements), which is specific to the Company. Advent determines the fair value of the undelivered elements based on the historical evidence of the Company's stand-alone sales of these elements to third parties and/or renewal rates. If VSOE of fair value does not exist for any undelivered elements, then the entire arrangement fee is deferred until delivery of that element has occurred unless the only undelivered element is maintenance. Revenues from perpetual licenses are included in "Non-recurring revenues" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Deferred revenues:    Deferred revenue consists of billings or payments received in advance of revenue recognition and is recognized as the revenue recognition criteria are met. The Company generally invoices its customers annually or in monthly or quarterly installments and deferred revenues can be influenced by seasonality and timing of renewals. Deferred revenue that will be recognized during the succeeding 12 month periods is recorded as current deferred revenue, and the remaining portion is recorded as non-current deferred revenue.
The following table sets forth the composition of deferred revenues (in thousands):
	December 31
	2013		2012
Term license deferred revenue	$	99,473	$	94,669
Term implementations deferred revenue		40,221		36,382
Perpetual license/maintenance deferred revenue		32,657		31,878
Other recurring deferred revenue		21,565		20,246
Total	$	193,916	$	183,175
Directly related expenses:    When Advent defers service revenues, it also defers the direct costs incurred in the delivery of those services to the extent those costs are recoverable through future revenues, on non-cancelable contracts, as prepaid contract expense. Advent recognizes those deferred costs as costs of professional services revenues proportionally and over the same period that the deferred revenue is recognized as service revenue. When Advent defers license revenue, the Company defers the direct incremental costs incurred as a result of selling the contract (i.e. sales commissions earned by the sales force as a part of their overall compensation) because those costs would not have been incurred but for the acquisition of that contract. Advent recognizes those costs as sales and marketing expense proportionally and over the same period as the license revenues.
Allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns:    Advent analyzes specific accounts receivable, historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer credit-worthiness, current economic trends and changes in its customer payment terms when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Advent had allowances for doubtful accounts of $0.2 million, $0.1 million and $0.1 million as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Advent also analyzes customer demand and acceptance of product and historical returns when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for sales returns, which are not generally provided to customers. Allowances for sales returns are accounted for as reductions to net revenues and increases to reserves within deferred revenues. Advent's standard practice is to enforce its contract terms and not allow its customers to return software. The Company has, however, allowed customers to return software on a limited case-by-case basis. The Company generally only provides a contractual limited right of return to the end-user customer under the Company's shrink-wrap and click-through licenses. Those agreements provide for a right of return within seven days of delivery or availability of the software.
Advent has the ability to estimate returns based on a long history of experience with relatively homogenous transactions and the fact that the return period is short. The Company has recorded sales return provisions as offsets to revenue in the period the sales return becomes probable. The estimates for returns are adjusted periodically based upon historical rates of returns, terminations and cancellations. Advent has a methodology for calculating the value of reserves that takes the previous 12 months of experience into account. Advent had allowances for sales returns of $2.7 million, $3.0 million and $1.8 million as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Advertising costs:    The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred and classifies these costs as sales and marketing expense. Total advertising expenses were $0.8 million, $0.6 million and $0.5 million for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Stock-based compensation:    Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is the vesting period.
Advent uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options, stock appreciation rights ("SARs") and employee stock purchase plan shares. The fair value of the Company's restricted stock units is calculated based on the fair market value of Advent's stock on the date of grant. The determination of the fair value of stock-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model is affected by Advent's stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of complex and subjective variables. These variables include Advent's expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, actual and projected employee exercise behaviors, risk-free interest rate and expected dividends.
As the stock-based compensation expense recognized on the consolidated statements of operations for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, such amount has been reduced for estimated forfeitures at the time of grant and is revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Forfeitures were estimated based on the Company's historical experience over the last five years.
Advent assesses on a quarterly basis the adequacy of the Company's pool of windfall tax benefits to determine if there are any deficiencies which require recognition in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Restructuring charges and related accruals:    Advent has developed and implemented formalized plans for restructuring the business to better align its resources to market conditions and recorded charges resulting from the restructuring plans. In connection with the restructuring plans, Advent has recorded estimated expenses for severance and benefits, lease cancellations, asset write-offs and other restructuring costs. Given the significance and timing of the execution of such activities, this process is complex and involves periodic reassessments of estimates made at the time the original decisions were made, including evaluating real estate market conditions for expected vacancy periods and sub-lease rental income. Advent continually evaluates the adequacy of the remaining liabilities under the restructuring initiatives. Although the Company believes that these estimates accurately reflect the costs of the restructuring plans, actual results may differ, thereby requiring Advent to record additional provisions or reverse a portion of such provisions.
Recapitalization costs:    In conjunction with the Special Dividend, debt modification and equity award modification, Advent incurred costs related to advisory fees from third parties including financial advisory, legal and valuation fees. Advent expenses recapitalization costs as incurred and are reported as a separate line item on the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Income taxes:    Advent accounts for worldwide income taxes under an asset and liability approach that requires the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between book and tax bases of assets and liabilities be recognized as deferred tax assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the net deferred tax assets to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized.
The Company has elected to use the "with and without" approach in determining the order in which tax attributes are utilized. As a result, the Company will only recognize a tax benefit from stock-based awards in additional paid-in capital if an incremental tax benefit is realized after all other tax attributes currently available to the Company have been utilized. In addition, the Company has elected to account for the impact of stock-based awards on other tax attributes, such as the research tax credit, through the consolidated statements of operations.
Net income per share:    Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for that period. Diluted net income per share is computed giving effect to all dilutive potential common shares that were outstanding during the period. Dilutive potential shares consist of incremental common shares issuable upon exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights, vesting of restricted stock units and conversion of preferred stock (none outstanding) for all periods, except in situations where their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
Comprehensive income:    Comprehensive income consists of net income, foreign currency translation and unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of tax, and is presented in the Company's consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Segment information:    The Company operates under a single reportable segment, Advent Investment Management. Refer to Note 16 "Segment, Significant Customer and Geographic Information" to these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information about the segment.
Sales outside the U.S., which are based on the location to which the product is shipped or services are delivered, represented 18%, 17%, and 18% of the Company's net revenues for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. No single customer accounted for more than 10% of net revenues for fiscal 2013, 2012 or 2011.
Certain risks and concentrations:    Product revenues are concentrated in the investment management software industry, which is highly competitive and rapidly changing. Significant technological changes in the industry or customer requirements, or the emergence of competitive products with new capabilities or technologies could adversely affect operating results. Additionally, Advent derives a significant portion of its revenues from its Geneva, APX, Axys and Moxy applications and ancillary products and services, and therefore their market acceptance is essential to the Company's success.
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risks comprise, principally, cash, cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable and debt. Advent invests excess cash through banks, mutual funds, and brokerage houses primarily in highly liquid securities and has investment policies and procedures that attempt to minimize credit risk.
With respect to accounts receivable, Advent performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and does not require collateral. The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses on customer accounts when deemed necessary. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, no single customer accounted for more than 10% of accounts receivable.
Common stock repurchases:    Advent accounts for common stock repurchases by allocating the cash paid in excess of par value to additional paid-in capital and accumulated deficit. The Company calculates the average additional paid-in capital per outstanding share at the beginning of each monthly period in which stock was repurchased and records the difference between the repurchase price per share and the sum of the par value and average paid-in capital per share as an increase to accumulated deficit.
Fair value measurements:    Advent measures its cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and debt at fair value. Additional disclosures regarding the Company's fair value measurements are included in Note 17 "Fair Value Measurements".
Recent accounting pronouncements:    With the exception of the below, there have been no recent accounting pronouncements or changes in accounting pronouncements during year ended December 31, 2013 that are of significance, or potential significance, to the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("ASU 2013-02"). ASU 2013-02 provides additional guidance regarding reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI"). ASU 2013-02 requires entities to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of AOCI on the respective line items in net income unless the amounts are not reclassified in their entirety to net income. For amounts that are not required to be reclassified in their entirety to net income in the same reporting period, entities are required to cross-reference other disclosures that provide additional detail about those amounts. ASU 2013-02 is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of this ASU in the first quarter of 2013 had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements as the guidance relates only to additional disclosures.
In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity ("ASU 2013-05"). ASU 2013-05 clarifies the applicable guidance applied for the release of cumulative translation adjustments into net income when a reporting entity either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that constitute a business within a foreign entity. ASU 2013-05 is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption permitted. ASU 2013-05 was early adopted by the Company effective April 1, 2013 and had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists ("ASU 2013-11"). ASU 2013-11 requires, unless certain conditions exists, an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, to be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. ASU 2013-11 is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption permitted. Retrospective application is permitted. ASU 2013-11 was early adopted by the Company effective April 1, 2013 and had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Cash_Equivalents_and_Marketabl

Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities	'
Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities	'
	Note 2—Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities
	Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities primarily consist of money market mutual funds, U.S. government and U.S. Government Sponsored Entities (GSEs) securities, foreign government debt securities and high credit quality corporate debt securities. All marketable securities were considered available-for-sale and were carried at fair value on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. Short-term marketable securities mature twelve months or less, and long-term marketable securities mature greater than twelve months, from the date of the consolidated balance sheet.
	At December 31, 2013, the Company had no marketable securities.
	Marketable securities at December 31, 2012 are summarized as follows (in thousands):
	Balance at December 31, 2012	Amortized		Gross		Gross			Gross		Aggregate
		Cost		Unrealized		Unrealized			Unrealized		Fair Value
				Gains		Losses			Losses
						Less than			12 Months
						12 Months			or Longer
	Corporate debt securities	$	110,540	$	13	$	(45	)	$	—	$	110,508
	U.S. government debt securities		59,811		7		(3	)		—		59,815
	Foreign government debt securities		2,415		6		—			—		2,421
	Total	$	172,766	$	26	$	(48	)	$	—	$	172,744
	Unrealized gains and losses are a component of "Accumulated other comprehensive income" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012.
	During fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, $228.6 million, $118.6 million and $87.4 million, respectively, of marketable securities were sold or matured, which did not have any associated material gross realized gains or losses.

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Financial Instruments	'
Derivative Financial Instruments	'
	Note 3—Derivative Financial Instruments
	The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts with financial institutions to reduce the risk that the Company's cash flows and earnings will be adversely affected by foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. These forward contracts are not designated as hedging instruments, nor are they for trading or speculative purposes.
	From time to time, the Company uses foreign currency forward contracts to hedge a portion of its receivable balances denominated in Euro, Swedish Krona, British Pound, South African Rand and Norwegian Kroner. The Company recognizes gains and losses on these contracts, as well as related costs, in "Interest and other income (expense), net" in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations along with the gains and losses of the related hedged items. The Company records the fair value of derivative instruments as either "Prepaid expenses and other" or "Accrued liabilities" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets based on current market rates.
	As of December 31, 2013, Advent had no outstanding foreign currency forward contracts.
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, net derivative assets (liabilities) associated with forward contracts of approximately $0 and $(27,000), respectively, were included in "Prepaid expenses and other" or "Accrued liabilities" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The effect of the derivative financial instruments on the consolidated statements of operations for fiscal 2013 and 2012 was to increase foreign exchange gains by approximately $34,000 and reduce foreign exchange gains by approximately $(51,000), respectively, which reflects net realized and unrealized gains related to derivative financial instruments.

Discontinued_Operation

Discontinued Operation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operation	'
Discontinued Operation	'
	Note 4—Discontinued Operation
	During 2009, the Company discontinued the operations of its wholly-owned subsidiary, MicroEdge, Inc. ("MicroEdge"). In connection with the sale of MicroEdge, the Company vacated its MicroEdge facilities in New York and entered into a sub-lease agreement with the purchaser, whereby the purchaser contracted to sub-lease the premises through the end of the amended lease term in November 2018.
	The following table sets forth an analysis of the components of the restructuring charges related to the Company's discontinued operation and the payments and non-cash charges made against the accrual during fiscal 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
		Facility Exit
		Costs
	Balance of restructuring accrual at December 31, 2010	$	5,249
	Restructuring charges		(206	)
	Cash payments		(174	)
	Adjustment of prior restructuring costs		165
	Balance of restructuring accrual at December 31, 2011	$	5,034
	Restructuring charges		(439	)
	Cash payments		(721	)
	Adjustment of prior restructuring costs		156
	Balance of restructuring accrual at December 31, 2012	$	4,030
	Restructuring charges		(197	)
	Cash payments		(598	)
	Adjustment of prior restructuring costs		116
	Balance of restructuring accrual at December 31, 2013	$	3,351
	Of the remaining restructuring accrual of $3.4 million at December 31, 2013, $0.6 million is included in "Current liabilities of discontinued operation" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The facility exit costs will be paid over the remaining lease term through November 2018.
	Net revenues and income from the Company's discontinued operation were as follows for the periods presented (in thousands):
		Fiscal Years
		2013			2012		2011
	Net revenues	$	—		$	—	$	—
	Income from operation of discontinued operation (net of applicable taxes of $34, $126 and $(82), respectively)	$	50		$	184	$	114
	Gain on disposal of discontinued operation (net of applicable taxes of $0, $0 and $1,279, respectively)		—			—		1,725
	Net income from discontinued operation	$	50		$	184	$	1,839
	The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities of the MicroEdge discontinued operation included in the consolidated balance sheets of the Company (in thousands):
		December 31
		2013			2012
	Assets:
	Prepaid rent	$	100		$	88
	Total current assets of discontinued operation	$	100		$	88
	Deferred taxes, long-term	$	1,337		$	1,609
	Total noncurrent assets of discontinued operation	$	1,337		$	1,609
	Liabilities:
	Accrued expenses and taxes	$	600		$	262
	Total current liabilities of discontinued operation	$	600		$	262
	Accrued restructuring, long-term portion		2,782			3,804
	Total noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operation	$	2,782		$	3,804

Special_Dividend

Special Dividend	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Special Dividend	'
Special Dividend	'
	Note 5—Special Dividend
	On June 13, 2013, the Company's Board of Directors declared a one-time special cash dividend (the "Special Dividend") of $9.00 per share payable on each Common Share to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 1, 2013 (the "Dividend Record Date"). Based on the 52,237,055 shares of common stock outstanding on the Dividend Record Date, the dividend totaled $470.1 million and was paid to stockholders on July 9, 2013. The dividend reduced additional paid-in capital as the Company did not have retained earnings.
	The Company financed the Special Dividend with cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as well as borrowings under its Restated Credit Agreement. Refer to Note 10, "Debt" for additional information about the Company's Restated Credit Agreement.

Balance_Sheet_Detail

Balance Sheet Detail	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Balance Sheet Detail	'
Balance Sheet Detail	'
	Note 6—Balance Sheet Detail
	Prepaid expenses and other
	The following is a summary of prepaid expenses and other assets (in thousands):
		December 31
		2013			2012
	Prepaid contract expense	$	10,139		$	9,798
	Deferred commissions		6,552			7,370
	Prepaid income tax		2,659			—
	Debt issuance costs		1,417			393
	Other		9,347			8,307
	Total prepaid expenses and other	$	30,114		$	25,868
	Property and equipment, net
	The following is a summary of property and equipment, net (in thousands):
		December 31
		2013			2012
	Computer equipment—hardware	$	30,016		$	29,027
	Computer equipment—software		31,515			27,121
	Leasehold improvements		35,978			35,801
	Furniture and fixtures		9,779			9,578
	Construction in process		1,359			1,730
	Property and equipment, gross	$	108,647		$	103,257
	Accumulated depreciation		(76,949	)		(65,988	)
	Property and equipment, net	$	31,698		$	37,269
	Depreciation expense was $11.5 million, $11.8 million and $11.0 million for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Costs of $3.5 million, $1.6 million and $1.3 million related to the development of internal use software were capitalized in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and are included in "Computer equipment—software" in the table above.
	Other assets
	The following is a summary of other assets (in thousands):
		December 31
		2013			2012
	Prepaid contract expense, long-term	$	4,466		$	3,598
	Debt issuance costs		4,899			1,146
	Long-term deferred commissions		4,098			3,909
	Deposits		2,608			2,555
	Other		1,301			1,786
	Total other assets	$	17,372		$	12,994
	Deposits include a restricted cash balance of $1.3 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, related to the Company's San Francisco headquarters, and facilities in Boston and New York. Refer to Note 12 "Commitments and Contingencies" to these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information.
	Accrued liabilities
	The following is a summary of accrued liabilities (in thousands):
		December 31
		2013			2012
	Salaries and benefits payable	$	26,425		$	23,365
	Deferred rent, current portion		2,138			1,353
	Accrued restructuring, current portion		998			3,142
	Accrued dividend equivalents on restricted stock units		3,171			—
	Other		8,893			9,236
	Total accrued liabilities	$	41,625		$	37,096
	As part of the modification of equity awards in 2013 as further described in Note 13, "Stock-based compensation", holders of restricted stock units (RSUs) will receive the right to receive $9.00 per RSU upon vesting.
	Other long-term liabilities
	The following is a summary of other long-term liabilities (in thousands):
		December 31
		2013			2012
	Deferred rent	$	8,677		$	10,502
	Long-term deferred tax liability		1,982			2,141
	Other		512			496
	Total other long-term liabilities	$	11,171		$	13,139
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of related taxes, were as follows (in thousands):
		December 31
		2013			2012
	Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments	$	11,009		$	10,039
	Accumulated net unrealized loss on marketable securities		—			(9	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes	$	11,009		$	10,030

Goodwill

Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill.	'
Goodwill	'
	Note 7—Goodwill
	The changes in the carrying value of goodwill for fiscal 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):
		Goodwill
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	204,621
	Additions		78
	Translation adjustments		2,233
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	206,932
	Translation adjustments		886
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	207,818
	Translation adjustments reflect the impact of translating goodwill balances denominated in various foreign currencies to the U.S. Dollar. The $0.9 million translation adjustment resulted from a weakening of the U.S. Dollar exchange rate versus other currencies during fiscal 2013. In 2012, the $2.2 million translation adjustment resulted from a weakening of the U.S. Dollar exchange rate versus other currencies during fiscal 2012.
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, Advent completed the qualitative goodwill impairment test utilizing step zero, which involved assessing financial factors, including Advent's market capitalization and profitability and deviations from projected results, as well as other business factors, including assessing the current business environment, changes in the operation of its reporting unit and the results of the prior year goodwill impairment test.
	Based on the results of this qualitative assessment, Advent determined that the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount by a significant margin and, as a result, a quantitative analysis is not needed. The Company has not historically recognized any impairment charges to its goodwill and does not believe goodwill impairment charges are reasonably likely to occur for its reporting unit.

Other_Intangibles_Net

Other Intangibles, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Intangibles, Net	'
Other Intangibles, Net	'
	Note 8—Other Intangibles, Net
	The following is a summary of other intangible assets (in thousands, except weighted average amortization period):
		Weighted		Gross			Accumulated			Net
		Average					Amortization
		Amortization
		Period
		(Years)
	Purchased technologies	5.1		$	50,711		$	(38,877	)	$	11,834
	Product development costs	3			20,524			(17,183	)		3,341
	Developed technology sub-total				71,235			(56,060	)		15,175
	Customer relationships	6.4			40,936			(29,786	)		11,150
	Other intangibles	4.1			4,645			(3,578	)		1,067
	Other intangibles sub-total				45,581			(33,364	)		12,217
	Balance at December 31, 2013			$	116,816		$	(89,424	)	$	27,392
		Weighted		Gross			Accumulated			Net
		Average					Amortization
		Amortization
		Period
		(Years)
	Purchased technologies	5.1		$	50,642		$	(31,934	)	$	18,708
	Product development costs	3			18,431			(14,937	)		3,494
	Developed technology sub-total				69,073			(46,871	)		22,202
	Customer relationships	6.4			40,924			(26,919	)		14,005
	Other intangibles	4.1			4,645			(2,647	)		1,998
	Other intangibles sub-total				45,569			(29,566	)		16,003
	Balance at December 31, 2012			$	114,642		$	(76,437	)	$	38,205
	The changes in the carrying value of intangible assets for fiscal 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):
		Gross			Accumulated			Net
					Amortization
	Balance at December 31, 2010	$	71,006		$	(51,234	)	$	19,772
	Additions		41,736			—			41,736
	Stock-based compensation additions		131			—			131
	Amortization		—			(11,627	)		(11,627	)
	Translation adjustments		(451	)		(40	)		(491	)
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	112,422		$	(62,901	)	$	49,521
	Additions		2,137			—			2,137
	Stock-based compensation additions		92			—			92
	Amortization		—			(14,083	)		(14,083	)
	Translation adjustments		(9	)		547			538
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	114,642		$	(76,437	)	$	38,205
	Additions		1,995			—			1,995
	Stock-based compensation additions		98			—			98
	Amortization		—			(12,862	)		(12,862	)
	Translation adjustments		81			(125	)		(44	)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	116,816		$	(89,424	)	$	27,392
	Total additions to intangible assets, inclusive of capitalized stock-based compensation expense, of $2.1 million in 2013 and $2.2 million in 2012 were associated with capitalized software development costs.
	The following is a summary of amortization of the Company's developed technology and other intangible assets for the periods presented (in thousands):
		Fiscal Years
		2013			2012			2011
	Developed technology:
	Amortization—purchased technologies	$	6,841		$	7,599		$	6,019
	Amortization—product development costs		2,246			2,659			2,801
	Amortization of developed technology		9,087			10,258			8,820
	Other intangibles:
	Amortization—customer relationships		2,850			2,854			2,146
	Amortization—other		925			971			661
	Amortization of other intangibles		3,775			3,825			2,807
	Total amortization	$	12,862		$	14,083		$	11,627
	Based on the carrying amount of intangible assets as of December 31, 2013, the estimated future amortization is as follows (in thousands):
		Fiscal Years
		2014			2015			2016			2017		2018		Thereafter		Total
	Developed technology	$	6,460		$	5,425		$	3,010		$	280	$	—	$	—	$	15,175
	Other intangibles		3,391			3,229			2,721			1,882		938		56		12,217
Total	$	9,851		$	8,654		$	5,731		$	2,162	$	938	$	56	$	27,392

Restructuring_Charges

Restructuring Charges	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Charges.	'
Restructuring Charges	'
	Note 9—Restructuring Charges
	Advent recorded restructuring charges of $3.8 million in 2013 and $3.6 million in 2012, which included severance and benefits costs associated with a re-organization plan approved in October 2012 of $3.6 million in each of 2013 and 2012, bringing the total recognized cost for the plan to approximately $7.2 million. This restructuring plan was substantially complete as of December 31, 2013. Restructuring charges in 2013 also included $0.2 million in facility exit costs and $76,000 in 2012.
	During 2011, Advent recorded a restructuring charge of $0.7 million which primarily related to the severance and benefit costs associated with a reduction-in-force and the present value amortization of facility exit obligations, partially offset by adjustments to other facility exit assumptions.
	The following table sets forth an analysis of the changes in the restructuring accrual during the periods presented (in thousands):
		Facility Exit			Severance			Total
		Costs			and Benefits
	Balance of restructuring accrual at December 31, 2010	$	1,340		$	—		$	1,340
	Restructuring charges		67			602			669
	Reversal of deferred rent related to facilities exited		60			—			60
	Cash payments		(1,046	)		—			(1,046	)
	Accretion of prior restructuring costs		27			—			27
	Balance of restructuring accrual at December 31, 2011	$	448		$	602		$	1,050
	Restructuring charges		76			3,554			3,630
	Cash payments		(524	)		(1,018	)		(1,542	)
	Accretion of prior restructuring costs		4			—			4
	Balance of restructuring accrual at December 31, 2012	$	4		$	3,138		$	3,142
	Restructuring charges		181			3,589			3,770
	Cash payments		—			(5,914	)		(5,914	)
	Balance of restructuring accrual at December 31, 2013	$	185		$	813		$	998
	The remaining restructuring accrual of $1.0 million at December 31, 2013 is included in "Accrued liabilities" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt	'
Debt	'
	Note 10—Debt
	On June 12, 2013, Advent entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Restated Credit Agreement"). The Restated Credit Agreement amends and restates Advent's former Credit Agreement, dated November 30, 2011. Advent accounted for the restructuring of debt with respect to its former term and revolving loans as a modification at the creditor and instrument level. The Restated Credit Agreement provides for (i) a $200 million revolving credit facility, with a $25 million letter of credit sublimit and a $10 million swingline loan sublimit and (ii) a $225 million term loan facility. Advent may request revolving loans, swingline loans or the issuance of letters of credit until June 12, 2018, subject to demonstrating pro forma compliance with the financial covenant requirement under the Restated Credit Agreement. The Restated Credit Agreement also contains an incremental facility permitting Advent, subject to certain requirements, to arrange with the Lenders and/or new lenders for up to an aggregate of $75 million in additional commitments, which commitments may be for revolving loans or term loans. The proceeds of the revolving loans and term loans made under the Restated Credit Agreement may be used for general corporate purposes, including to finance dividends, repurchase Common Shares, finance acquisitions, or to finance other investments.
	Minimum principal payments with respect to the term loans will be made in 20 equal consecutive quarterly principal installments of $5.0 million, commencing on September 13, 2013, with the remaining outstanding principal balance and all accrued and unpaid interest due on June 12, 2018. Principal payments with respect to the revolving loans, together with all accrued and unpaid interest, are due on June 12, 2018. Advent may prepay the term loans and revolving loans at any time without penalty.
	The revolving loans and term loans bear interest, at Advent's option, at the alternate base rate plus a margin of 0.25% to 1.25% or an adjusted LIBOR rate (based on one, two, three or six-month interest periods) plus a margin of 1.25% to 2.25%, in each case with such margin being determined based on the consolidated leverage ratio for the preceding four fiscal quarter period. The "alternate base rate" means the highest of (i) the Agent's prime rate, (ii) the federal funds rate plus a margin equal to 0.50% and (iii) the adjusted LIBOR rate for a one-month interest period plus a margin equal to 1.00%. Swingline loans accrue interest at a per annum rate based on the alternate base rate plus the applicable margin for alternate base rate loans. Advent is also obligated to pay other customary closing fees, arrangement fees, administration fees, commitment fees and letter of credit fees for a credit facility of this size and type.
	The obligations under the Restated Credit Agreement are guaranteed by Advent's present and future domestic subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions. The loan is secured by substantially all of the assets of Advent and the guarantors party thereto, including all of the capital stock of Advent's domestic subsidiaries and 66% of the capital stock of Advent's or a guarantor's first-tier foreign subsidiaries.
	The Restated Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including covenants that limit or restrict Advent and its subsidiaries' ability to, among other things, incur indebtedness, grant liens, merge or consolidate, dispose of assets, pay dividends or make distributions, make investments, make acquisitions, prepay certain indebtedness, enter into certain transactions with affiliates, enter into sale and leaseback transactions, enter into swap agreements and enter into restrictive agreements, in each case subject to customary exceptions for a credit facility of this size and type. Advent is also required to maintain compliance with a consolidated leverage ratio and a consolidated interest coverage ratio. At December 31, 2013, Advent had a total debt balance of $305.0 million under its Restated Credit Agreement, of which $90.0 million was under the revolving credit facility, and at December 31, 2012 had $95.0 million outstanding under its former Credit Agreement. Advent was in compliance with all associated debt covenants as of December 31, 2013 as follows:
	Covenant	Covenant	Ratio Calculation
		Requirement	as of
			December 31, 2013
	Leverage ratio(1)	Maximum 4.0x	2.8x
	Interest coverage ratio(2)	Minimum 2.5x	15.1x
	-1
	Calculated as the ratio of total debt to EBITDA, as defined by the Restated Credit Agreement, for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters on the measurement date. At June 30, 2014, the leverage ratio covenant requirement will lower to a maximum of 3.75x.
	-2
	Calculated as the ratio of EBITDA to interest expense, as defined by the Restated Credit Agreement, for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters on the measurement date.
	The Restated Credit Agreement includes customary events of default that include, among other things, non-payment defaults, defaults due to the inaccuracy of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, cross default to material indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency defaults, material judgment defaults, defaults due to an unenforceability of the security documents or guarantees, and a change of control default. The occurrence of an event of default could result in the acceleration of the obligations under the Restated Credit Agreement. A default interest rate will apply on all obligations during the existence of a payment event of default under the Restated Credit Agreement at a per annum rate equal to 2.00% above the otherwise applicable interest rate.
	In January 2014, Advent made a $5.0 million principal payment towards the revolving loans.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes	'
Income Taxes	'
	Note 11—Income Taxes
	The components of income from continuing operations before income taxes were as follows (in thousands):
		Fiscal Years
		2013			2012			2011
	US	$	37,864		$	48,552		$	40,122
	Foreign		1,055			(993	)		1,200
	Total	$	38,919		$	47,559		$	41,322
	The components of the provision for income taxes included (in thousands):
		Fiscal Years
		2013			2012			2011
	Current:
	Federal	$	11,740		$	12,845		$	8,857
	State		3,034			1,653			1,005
	Foreign		1,121			774			1,241
	Deferred:
	Federal		(4,000	)		3,502			2,633
	State		(1,102	)		(576	)		(276	)
	Foreign		(626	)		(870	)		(469	)
	Total	$	10,167		$	17,328		$	12,991
	The effective income tax rate on earnings differed from the statutory federal tax rate as follows:
		Fiscal Years
		2013			2012			2011
	Statutory federal rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	State taxes		4.4			4.3			3.8
	Stock compensation relating to incentive stock options and employee stock purchase plans		0.1			0.6			0.1
	Research and development and other state tax credits		(12.0	)		(2.8	)		(8.0	)
	Change in valuation allowance		(0.1	)		(0.1	)		0.5
	Change in state contingency reserve		—			(0.2	)		(0.4	)
	Foreign taxes		0.6			0.8			0.6
	Impact of state tax rate changes on net deferred tax assets		—			(0.2	)		—
	Domestic production activities deduction		(1.7	)		—			—
	Other, net		(0.2	)		(1.0	)		(0.2	)
	Effective income tax rate		26.1	%		36.4	%		31.4	%
	We have not provided U.S. income taxes and foreign withholding taxes on the undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries as of December 31, 2013 because we intend to permanently reinvest such earnings outside the U.S. If these foreign earnings were to be repatriated in the future, the related U.S. tax liability may be reduced by any foreign income taxes previously paid on these earnings. As of December 31, 2013, the cumulative amount of earnings upon which U.S. income taxes have not been provided is approximately $20.2 million. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability related to these earnings is not practicable.
	The tax effects of temporary differences that gave rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in thousands):
		December 31
		2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets, current:
	Deferred revenue	$	3,117		$	3,509
	Other accrued liabilities and reserves		6,378			5,304
	Stock compensation		15,363			10,206
	Other		40			(85	)
	Total deferred tax assets, current		24,898			18,934
	Non-current deferred tax assets:
	Depreciation and amortization		45			(2,176	)
	Net operating losses, capital losses and credit carryforwards		19,536			22,585
	Other		4,265			4,977
	Valuation allowance		(826	)		(862	)
	Total deferred tax assets, non-current		23,020			24,524
	Deferred tax assets		47,918			43,458
	Deferred tax liabilities		(1,982	)		(2,141	)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	45,936		$	41,317
	The Company maintains a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets relating to capital losses and investment reserves of $826,000 as it believes that based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not that these assets will not be realized. If it is determined in the future that it is more likely than not that these deferred tax assets will be realized, the valuation allowance will be reduced.
	At December 31, 2013, Advent had federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $7.1 million. Utilization of these loss carryforwards, including losses obtained from acquisitions, is subject to certain limitations under the federal income tax laws. These net operating loss carryforwards expire between 2021 and 2027. Also at December 31, 2013, Advent had state net operating loss carryforwards in various states in which it files tax returns.
	Advent had federal research credits of $19.7 million which expire between 2025 and 2033. Advent also had California research credits of $22.6 million which do not expire, and California enterprise zone credits of $7.2 million which expire in 2023.
	The following table summarizes the activity relating to the Company's unrecognized tax benefits during the periods presented (in thousands):
		Total
	Balance at December 31, 2010	$	9,501
	Gross decreases related to tax positions in prior period		(185	)
	Gross increases related to current period tax positions		1,828
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	11,144
	Gross increases related to tax positions in prior period		12
	Gross increases related to current period tax positions		992
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	12,148
Gross increases related to tax positions in prior period		10
Gross increases related to current period tax positions		2,520
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	14,678
If recognized, the portion of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2013 that would decrease Advent's tax provision and increase net income is $12.1 million. The impact on net income reflects the liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits net of the federal tax benefit of state income tax items. Advent recognizes interest and penalties accrued on unrecognized tax benefits as well as interest received from favorable settlements within "Provision for income taxes" in the consolidated statement of operations. As of December 31, 2013, Advent has accrued a nominal amount of interest and penalties for specific exposures in two states. Advent has not accrued any interest or penalties for its federal and other state reserves, as any reversal of uncertain tax positions would not result in the assessment of penalties or interest due to the Company's surplus of deferred tax assets that would offset any additional tax.
Advent is subject to taxation in the U.S. and various states and jurisdictions outside the U.S. Advent is currently undergoing a State of California franchise tax examination for the 2006 and 2007 tax years and State of Florida for the 2009, 2010 and 2011 tax years. Advent is not under examination in any other income tax jurisdiction at the present time and does not anticipate the total amount of its unrecognized tax benefits to significantly change over the next 12 months. The material jurisdictions that are subject to examination by tax authorities include federal for tax years after 2009 and California for tax years after 2005.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies.	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Note 12—Commitments and Contingencies
	Lease Obligations
	Advent leases office space and equipment under non-cancelable operating lease agreements, which expire at various dates through June 2025. Some operating leases contain escalation provisions for adjustments in the consumer price index. Advent is responsible for maintenance, insurance, and property taxes.
	On October 1, 2009, Advent completed the sale of the Company's MicroEdge subsidiary. At December 31, 2013, the gross operating lease commitments and sub-lease income related to this discontinued operation facility totaled $6.3 million and $2.8 million, respectively. With the exception of the MicroEdge facilities in New York City, the lease obligations related to MicroEdge have been transferred to the Purchaser. Refer to Note 4 "Discontinued Operation" to these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information on the MicroEdge discontinued operation.
	Future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases consisted of the following at December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		Future
	Fiscal Years	Lease		Sub-lease		Net Lease
		Payments		Income		Payments
	2014	$	10,224	$	156	$	10,068
	2015		9,769		178		9,591
	2016		8,194		251		7,943
	2017		4,420		251		4,169
	2018		3,872		241		3,631
	Thereafter		19,098		680		18,418
	Total	$	55,577	$	1,757	$	53,820
	Rent expense for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $8.7 million, $8.5 million and $8.4 million, respectively, net of sub-lease income from non-restructured facilities of $45,000, $0 and $36,000, respectively.
	Indemnification Obligations
	As permitted or required under Delaware law and to the maximum extent allowable under that law, Advent has certain obligations to indemnify its current and former officers and directors for certain events or occurrences while the officer or director is, or was serving, at Advent's request in such capacity. These indemnification obligations are valid as long as the director or officer acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. The maximum potential amount of future payments Advent could be required to make under these indemnification obligations is unlimited; however, Advent has a director and officer insurance policy that mitigates Advent's exposure and enables Advent to recover a portion of any future amounts paid. The Company believes the estimated fair value of these indemnification obligations is minimal.
	Legal Contingencies
	From time to time, in the course of its operations, the Company is a party to litigation matters and claims, including claims related to employee relations, business practices and other matters other than those that may be specified herein, but does not consider these matters to be material either individually or in the aggregate at this time. Litigation can be expensive and disruptive to normal business operations. Moreover, the results of complex legal proceedings are difficult to predict and the Company's view of these matters may change in the future as the litigation and related events unfold. An unfavorable outcome in any legal matter, if material, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position, liquidity or results of operations in the period in which the unfavorable outcome occurs and potentially in future periods.
	Advent reviews the status of each litigation matter or other claim and records a provision for a liability when it is considered both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These provisions are reviewed quarterly and adjusted as additional information becomes available. If either or both of the criteria are not met, the Company reassesses whether there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss, or additional losses, may be incurred. If there is a reasonable possibility that a loss may be incurred, the Company discloses the estimate of the amount of loss or range of loss, discloses that the amount is immaterial (if true), or discloses that an estimate of loss cannot be made. In assessing potential loss contingencies, the Company considers a number of factors, including those listed in the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 450-20, Contingencies—Loss Contingencies, regarding assessing the probability of a loss occurring and assessing whether a loss is reasonably estimable. The Company expenses legal fees as incurred.
	Based on currently available information, the Company's management does not believe that the ultimate outcome of unresolved matters, individually and in the aggregate, is likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock-Based Compensation	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Note 13—Stock-Based Compensation
	Description of Plans
	Stock Option Plans
	Advent has stock options and awards outstanding under three stock plans: the 2002 Stock Plan (the "Plan"), the 1998 Non-statutory Stock Option Plan (the "Non-statutory Plan") and the 1995 Director Option Plan (the "Director Plan"). All new grants are awarded under the 2002 Stock Plan.
	On May 9, 2012, the Company's stockholders approved the amendment and restatement of Advent's 2002 Stock Plan, originally approved by the Board of Directors (the "Board") and stockholders in February and May, respectively, of 2002. Under the Plan, the Company may grant stock options (or "Options") to purchase the Company's common stock to employees, consultants and directors. The Plan also permits the award of restricted stock, restricted stock units (or "RSUs"), stock appreciation rights (or "SARs"), performance shares, and performance units.
	Options granted may be incentive stock options or non-statutory stock options and shall be granted at a price not less than fair market value on the date of grant. Fair market value (as defined in the Plan) and the vesting of these options shall be determined by the Board. The options generally vest over 5 years (for grants prior to February 2009) or 4 years (for grants after February 2009) and expire no later than 10 years from the date of grant.
	RSUs are awards of restricted stock units that generally vest over four years with half earned on the second anniversary of the date of grant and the remaining half earned at the end of the fourth anniversary of the date of grant. Upon vesting, RSUs will convert into an equivalent number of shares of common stock. The value of the RSUs is based on the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant and is amortized on a straight-line basis over the four-year requisite service period.
	SARs are the right to receive the appreciation in fair market value of common stock between the exercise date and the date of grant. SARs generally vest over 5 years (for grants prior to February 2009) or 4 years (for grants after February 2009), and expire no later than 10 years from the date of grant. Upon exercise, SARs will be settled in shares of Advent common stock.
	Unvested RSUs, stock options and SARs are generally canceled on termination of employment and returned to the Plan.
	Non-employee directors are eligible to receive awards of SARs and RSUs under the 2002 Stock Plan as follows:
	•
	Upon joining the Board, awards totaling $200,000 in value with approximately 70% of the value awarded in SARs and 30% awarded in RSUs (Effective October 1, 2013, the value increased to $300,000).
	•
	Upon re-election to the Board, awards totaling $120,000 in value with approximately 70% of the value awarded in SARs and 30% awarded in RSUs (Effective October 1, 2013, the value increased to $150,000).
	In the event of a merger with or into another corporation, or other change in control, each non-employee director shall fully vest in and have the right to exercise all of his or her outstanding equity compensation (including outstanding stock options, SARs, RSUs, or performance shares). Upon a director's retirement from the Board, the director's unvested options, SARs and RSUs are canceled and returned to the Plan.
	Employee Stock Purchase Plan
	All Advent U.S. employees are eligible to participate in the employee stock purchase plan ("ESPP") if they are employed by Advent for at least 20 hours per week and at least five months per year. The ESPP permits eligible employees to purchase Advent's common stock through payroll deductions at a price equal to 85% of the lower of the closing sale price for the Company's common stock reported on the NASDAQ National Market at the beginning or the end of each six-month offering period. In any calendar year, eligible employees can withhold up to 10% of their salary and certain variable compensation.
	2005 ESPP
	On May 18, 2005, Advent's shareholders approved the 2005 ESPP with 4,000,000 shares of common stock reserved for issuance. The following table summarizes the Company's issuance of common stock for the total Company under the 2005 ESPP:
		Fiscal Years
		2013			2012			2011
	Common shares issued		283,267			325,270			272,767
	Average price	$	22.21		$	20.48		$	22.58
	As of December 31, 2013, common shares of 1,208,604 were reserved for future issuance under the 2005 ESPP.
	401(k) Plan
	Advent sponsors a 401(k) Plan to provide retirement benefits for its U.S. employees. This Plan provides for tax-deferred salary deductions for eligible employees. Employees may contribute between 1% and 70% of their compensation to this Plan, limited by an annual maximum amount as determined by the Internal Revenue Service. The Company also makes a 50% matching contribution of up to 6% of employee compensation. The Company's matching contributions to this plan totaled $3.8 million, $4.0 million, and $3.7 million for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. In addition to the employer matching contribution, Advent may make profit sharing contributions at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Advent did not make any profit sharing contributions in fiscal 2013, 2012 or 2011.
	Equity Award Modification
	On June 12, 2013, the Company's Board of Directors approved a one-time special cash dividend (the "Special Dividend") of $9.00 per share payable on each Common Share. In connection with the declaration of the Special Dividend, equity award modifications affecting approximately 900 employees and non-employee directors were made on June 12, 2013 (the "Modification Date") for awards outstanding as of July 9, 2013 in a manner that was intended to preserve the pre-cash dividend economic value of these awards granted under the 2002 Stock Plan, 1998 non-statutory Stock Option Plan and 1995 Director Option Plan.
	The Company recalculated the Black-Scholes fair values of its eligible outstanding options and SARs on the Modification Date, reflecting the reduction in their exercise prices of up to $9.00 per share, to determine the non-cash incremental stock-based compensation expense. For holders of outstanding stock options and SARs for which there otherwise could be a negative tax consequence, the exercise price was reduced only to the extent that there would be no tax consequence; and Advent made a cash payment of $5.4 million in July 2013 to the option and SAR holders for the difference between $9.00 and the exercise price reduction of the award. Additionally, Advent modified eligible outstanding RSUs to allow for a cash payment of an amount equivalent to $9.00 per share of the Company's common stock underlying the unvested RSUs upon vesting.
	The following table summarizes the Black-Scholes inputs used in calculating the fair value and incremental expense to be recognized in connection with the equity award modification that occurred in June 2013:
	Stock Options & SARs	Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
	Market price of Advent stock	$26.10		$26.10
	Exercise price	$8.28 - $32.85		$7.84 - $23.85
	Risk-free interest rate	0.04% - 1.49%		0.04% - 1.23%
	Volatility	31.33% - 37.45%		31.33% - 37.40%
	Expected life (in years)	0.26 - 6.40		0.26 - 5.38
	Expected dividends	None		None
	The following table sets forth the financial impact of the equity award modification that occurred in fiscal 2013 (in millions):
		Cash		Total			Stock-Based			Unamortized
		or		Incremental			Compensation			Stock-Based
		Non-Cash		Stock-Based			Expense			Compensation
				Compensation			Recognized During			Expense as of
				Expense			Fiscal 2013			December 31, 2013
	Modification of options and SARs	Non-cash		$	24.8		$	17.9		$	6.9
	Modification of options and SARs	Cash			5.4			5.4			—
	Modification of RSUs	Cash			10.6			3.8			6.8
	Total excluding estimated forfeitures			$	40.8		$	27.1		$	13.7
	Total including estimated forfeitures			$	38.2		$	26.7		$	11.5
	Incremental stock-based compensation expense of $26.7 million, net of estimated forfeitures, was recognized during 2013 for awards that were modified in the second quarter of 2013. The vested portion of each award was determined on a grant-by-grant basis, based on the extent to which the award was vested as of the Modification Date. The remaining unamortized stock-based compensation expense, including estimated forfeitures, of approximately $11.5 million at December 31, 2013 is being recognized over the original remaining vesting periods of the awards ranging from 1 to 41 months.
	Stock-Based Compensation Expense
	Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options, SARs, ESPP shares, and RSUs was recognized in Advent's consolidated statements of operations for the periods presented as follows (in thousands):
		Fiscal Years
		2013									2012									2011
		Options,			RSUs			Total			Options,			RSUs			Total			Options,			RSUs			Total
		SARs &									SARs &									SARs &
		ESPP									ESPP									ESPP
	Statement of operations classification
	Cost of recurring revenues	$	2,057		$	1,434		$	3,491		$	1,432		$	973		$	2,405		$	1,105		$	1,049		$	2,154
	Cost of non-recurring revenues		2,449			804			3,253			642			594			1,236			753			561			1,314
	Total cost of revenues		4,506			2,238			6,744			2,074			1,567			3,641			1,858			1,610			3,468
	Sales and marketing		10,122			3,143			13,265			4,881			2,284			7,165			4,324			1,981			6,305
	Product development		5,053			3,810			8,863			2,952			2,869			5,821			2,348			2,790			5,138
	General and administrative		16,377			2,930			19,307			2,437			1,737			4,174			2,443			1,784			4,227
Total operating expenses		31,552			9,883			41,435			10,270			6,890			17,160			9,115			6,555			15,670
Total stock-based employee compensation expense	$	36,058		$	12,121		$	48,179		$	12,344		$	8,457		$	20,801		$	10,973		$	8,165		$	19,138
Tax effect on stock-based employee compensation		(14,427	)		(4,619	)		(19,046	)		(4,763	)		(3,324	)		(8,087	)		(4,303	)		(3,169	)		(7,472	)
Effect on net income from continuing operations, net of tax	$	21,631		$	7,502		$	29,133		$	7,581		$	5,133		$	12,714		$	6,670		$	4,996		$	11,666
Advent capitalized stock-based compensation expense of $273,000, $198,000 and $233,000 during fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, associated with the Company's software development, internal-use software and professional services implementation projects.
As of December 31, 2013, total compensation cost related to unvested awards not yet recognized under all equity compensation plans and including the impact of the equity award modification, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, was $51.1 million and is expected to be recognized through the remaining vesting period of each grant, with a weighted average remaining period of 2.5 years.
Valuation Assumptions
Advent uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the straight-line attribution approach to determine the grant date fair value of stock options, SARs and the ESPP. The fair value of RSUs is equal to the Company's closing stock price on the date of grant.
The following Black-Scholes option pricing model assumptions were used:
	Fiscal Years
	2013		2012		2011
Stock Options and SARs
Risk-free interest rate	0.5% - 1.8%		0.6% - 1.2%		0.9% - 2.4%
Volatility	33.4% - 38.8%		38.4% - 42.9%		36.0% - 42.8%
Expected life	3.94 - 5.06 years		4.02 - 5.50 years		5 years
Expected dividends	None		None		None
Employee Stock Purchase Plan*
Risk-free interest rate	0.10%		0.10%		0.1% - 0.2%
Volatility	31.7% - 31.8%		31.0% - 48.3%		28.6% - 48.3%
Expected life	6 months		6 months		6 months
Expected dividends	None		None		None
*
The ESPP periods begin every six months on December 1 and June 1 of each year.
Volatility for the years presented was calculated using an equally weighted average of the Company's historical and implied volatility of its common stock. The Company believes that this blended calculation of volatility is the most appropriate indicator of expected volatility and best reflects expected market conditions.
Expected life for the years presented was determined based on the Company's historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms or offering periods, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior.
Risk-free interest rate for the years presented was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the date of grant, or beginning of the offering period for the ESPP, for periods corresponding with the expected life.
The dividend yield assumption is based on the Company's history of not paying regular dividends and the expectation of no recurring dividend payouts.
Equity Award Activity
The Company's stock option and SAR activity for the periods presented is as follows (in thousands, except weighted average exercise price):
	Fiscal Years
	2013						2012						2011
	Number of			Weighted			Number of			Weighted			Number of			Weighted
	Shares			Average			Shares			Average			Shares			Average
				Exercise						Exercise						Exercise
				Price(1)						Price						Price
Outstanding at beginning of year		7,668		$	14.22			7,029		$	18.01			6,780		$	15.73
Options and SARs granted		1,220		$	22.01			1,895		$	24.92			1,469		$	26.72
Options and SARs exercised		(2,951	)	$	14.79			(972	)	$	15.6			(1,032	)	$	14.47
Options and SARs canceled		(347	)	$	23.4			(284	)	$	23.63			(188	)	$	22.96
Outstanding at end of year		5,590		$	15.05			7,668		$	19.82			7,029		$	18.01
Exercisable at end of year		2,720		$	11.67			4,575		$	16.55			4,355		$	14.65
-1
The weighted average exercise prices have been adjusted to reflect the impact of the equity award modification.
The aggregate intrinsic value of options and SARs outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2013 was $111.3 million and $63.3 million, respectively. The intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the Company's closing stock price of $34.95 on December 31, 2013 and the exercise price of the underlying awards that were in-the-money as of that date.
The weighted average grant date fair value of options and SARs granted for the total Company, total intrinsic value of options and SARs exercised and cash received from options exercised during the periods presented were as follows (in thousands, except weighted average grant date fair value):
	Fiscal Years
	2013			2012			2011
Options and SARs
Weighted average grant date fair value	$	10.47		$	8.88		$	9.35
Total intrinsic value of awards exercised	$	43,514		$	10,086		$	13,612
Options
Cash received from exercises	$	19,495		$	5,173		$	7,189
The options and SARs outstanding and currently exercisable by exercise price at December 31, 2013 were as follows:
	Options and SARs Outstanding									Options and SARs Exercisable
Exercise Price	Number			Weighted			Weighted			Number			Weighted
	of Shares			Average			Average			of Shares			Average
	(in thousands)			Remaining			Exercise			(in thousands)			Exercise
				Contractual			Price						Price
				Life (in years)
$7.84		1,135			2.81		$	7.84			1,134		$	7.84
$7.92 - $12.10		1,023			6.7		$	11.26			465		$	10.26
$12.12 - $15.60		563			6.47		$	13.33			422		$	13.35
$15.73 - $17.73		213			7.72		$	17.13			104		$	17.25
$17.80		799			8.35		$	17.8			266		$	17.8
$17.85		3			6.87		$	17.85			1		$	17.85
$17.91		562			7.54		$	17.91			287		$	17.91
$18.02 - $21.15		186			8.64		$	19.34			41		$	18.65
$21.67		1,036			9.38		$	21.67			—		$	—
$23.85 - $34.48		70			9.69		$	30.53			—		$	—
As of December 31, 2013		5,590			6.84		$	15.05			2,720		$	11.67
Expected to vest at December 31, 2013		5,342			6.74		$	14.87
The aggregate intrinsic value of options and SARs expected to vest at December 31, 2013 was $107.3 million.
The equity awards available for grant for the periods presented were as follows (in thousands):
	Fiscal Years
	2013			2012			2011
Available at beginning of year		4,155			4,545			6,622
Awards authorized		—			1,915			—
Options and SARs granted		(1,220	)		(1,895	)		(1,469	)
Options and SARs canceled		347			284			188
Options expired		—			—			(10	)
RSUs granted		(393	)		(520	)		(489	)
RSUs canceled		152			98			94
RSU adjustment(1)(2)		(305	)		(272	)		(391	)
Available at end of year		2,736			4,155			4,545
-1
Effective with our 2002 Stock Plan amended on April 1, 2012, awards of restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares or performance units reduce the number of shares available under the Plan by 1.79 shares for each share covered by such awards.
-2
Effective with our 2002 Stock Plan amended on April 1, 2010, awards of restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares or performance units reduce the number of shares available under the Plan by 1.99 shares for each share covered by such awards.
During fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company granted RSUs under its 2002 Stock Plan. The Company's RSU activity during the periods presented is as follows:
	Fiscal Years
	2013						2012						2011
	Number of			Weighted			Number of			Weighted			Number of			Weighted
	Shares			Average			Shares			Average			Shares			Average
	(in thousands)			Grant Date			(in thousands)			Grant Date			(in thousands)			Grant Date
				Fair Value						Fair Value						Fair Value
Outstanding and unvested at beginning of year		1,273		$	18.16			1,253		$	16.51			1,308		$	19.58
RSUs granted		393		$	30.57			520		$	25.69			489		$	26.75
RSUs vested		(355	)	$	22.31			(402	)	$	21.36			(450	)	$	35.35
RSUs canceled		(152	)	$	25.3			(98	)	$	23.82			(94	)	$	22.21
Outstanding and unvested at end of year		1,159		$	20.16			1,273		$	18.16			1,253		$	16.51
The weighted average grant date fair value of RSUs was determined based on the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the date of the award. The aggregate intrinsic value of RSUs outstanding at December 31, 2013 was $40.5 million based on the Company's closing price of $34.95 per share on that date. Additionally, at December 31, 2013, certain unvested RSUs outstanding had a right to a total of $10.4 million of cash payments upon vesting related to the equity award modification in June 2013.

Net_Income_Per_Share

Net Income Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Net Income Per Share	'
Net Income Per Share	'
	Note 14—Net Income Per Share
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share (in thousands, except per share data):
		Fiscal Years
		2013		2012		2011
	Numerator:
	Net income:
	Continuing operations	$	28,752	$	30,231	$	28,331
	Discontinued operation		50		184		1,839
	Total operations	$	28,802	$	30,415	$	30,170
	Denominator:
	Denominator for basic net income per share—weighted average shares outstanding		51,207		50,614		51,797
	Dilutive common equivalent shares:
	Employee stock options and other		2,171		1,811		2,288
	Denominator for diluted net income per share—weighted average shares outstanding, assuming exercise of potential dilutive common shares		53,378		52,425		54,085
	Net income per share(1):
	Basic:
	Continuing operations	$	0.56	$	0.6	$	0.55
	Discontinued operation		—		—		0.04
	Total operations	$	0.56	$	0.6	$	0.58
	Diluted:
	Continuing operations	$	0.54	$	0.58	$	0.52
	Discontinued operation		—		—		0.03
	Total operations	$	0.54	$	0.58	$	0.56
	-1
	Net income per share is based on actual calculated values and totals may not sum due to rounding.
	Weighted average stock options, SARs and RSUs of approximately 1.9 million, 3.2 million and 2.1 million were excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

Common_Stock_Repurchase_Progra

Common Stock Repurchase Programs	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Common Stock Repurchase Programs	'
Common Stock Repurchase Programs	'
	Note 15—Common Stock Repurchase Programs
	Advent's Board has approved common stock repurchase programs authorizing management to repurchase shares of the Company's common stock. The timing and actual number of shares subject to repurchase are at the discretion of Advent's management and are contingent on a number of factors, including the price of Advent's stock, Advent's cash balances and working capital needs, general business and market conditions, regulatory requirements and alternative investment opportunities. Repurchased shares are returned to the status of authorized and unissued shares of common stock.
	The purchase price for the shares of our common stock repurchased is reflected as a reduction to stockholders' equity. In accordance with ASC 505-30, "Treasury Stock", we are required to allocate the purchase price of the repurchased shares as (i) an increase to accumulated deficit and (ii) a reduction of common stock and additional paid-in capital. Issuance of common stock and the tax benefit related to employee stock option plans are recorded as an increase to common stock and additional paid-in capital. As a result of future repurchases, we may continue to report an accumulated deficit included in "Stockholders' (deficit) equity" in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
	In connection with the secondary market offering of common stock by a selling shareholder during 2013, the Board authorized and Advent repurchased an additional 1.6 million shares of the Company's common stock.
	The following table provides a summary of recent repurchase activity under the stock repurchase programs approved by the Board (in thousands, except per share data):
	Fiscal Year	Total		Cost		Average
		Number				Price
		of Shares				Paid Per
		Repurchased				Share
	2011		2,243	$	51,582	$	23
	2012		1,651	$	41,275	$	25
	2013		1,600	$	41,256	$	25.785
	Total		5,494	$	134,113	$	24.41
	In addition, Advent has withheld shares through net share settlements upon the vesting of restricted stock units and the exercise of stock-settled stock appreciation rights under its equity compensation plan to satisfy tax withholding obligations. At December 31, 2013, there remained approximately 0.4 million shares authorized by the Board remaining for repurchase.

Segment_Significant_Customer_a

Segment, Significant Customer and Geographic Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment, Significant Customer and Geographic Information	'
Segment, Significant Customer and Geographic Information	'
	Note 16—Segment, Significant Customer and Geographic Information
	Description of Segments
	ASC 280, "Segment Reporting" establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments in a company's financial statements. While the Company's management considers function, products, market and geography to allocate resources, the Company believes its chief operating decision maker (CODM) is the Company's Chief Executive Officer. Accordingly, the Company has determined its CODM makes decisions and allocates resources based on the Company as a whole and that it operates as one operating segment, Advent Investment Management.
	Significant Customers
	No single customer represented 10% or more of Advent's total net revenues in any fiscal year presented.
	Geographic Information
	Geographic information as of and for the periods presented is as follows (in thousands):
		December 31
		2013		2012
	Long-lived assets(1):
	United States	$	45,299	$	45,773
	International		3,771		4,490
	Total long-lived assets	$	49,070	$	50,263
		Fiscal Years
		2013		2012		2011
	Geographic net sales(2):
	United States	$	312,683	$	299,018	$	267,736
	International		70,276		59,801		58,512
	Total net sales	$	382,959	$	358,819	$	326,248
	-1
	Long-lived assets exclude goodwill, intangible assets, private equity investments and deferred tax assets.
	-2
	Geographic net sales are based on the location to which the product is shipped.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Measurements	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Note 17—Fair Value Measurements
	The accounting guidance for fair value measurements establishes a three-tier hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value as follows:
	Level Input			Input Definition
		Level 1		Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
		Level 2		Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability through corroboration with market data at the measurement date.
		Level 3		Unobservable inputs that reflect management's best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date.
	In general, and where applicable, the Company uses quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities to determine fair value. The Company applied this valuation technique to measure the fair value of the Company's Level 1 investments, such as treasury obligation money market mutual funds and U.S. and foreign government debt securities. Money market funds consist of cash equivalents with remaining maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase and are composed primarily of U.S. government debt securities and treasury obligation money market mutual funds. Advent's U.S. government debt securities are securities sponsored by the federal government of the United States.
	If quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities are not available to determine fair value, then the Company uses quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities or inputs other than the quoted prices that are observable either directly or indirectly. The Company classifies its foreign government debt securities, corporate debt securities and certain of its U.S. government debt securities as having Level 2 inputs. Foreign debt securities primarily include Canadian bonds. The Company obtains the fair value of Level 2 financial instruments from its custody bank, which uses various professional pricing services to gather pricing data which may include quoted market prices for identical or comparable instruments, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable either directly or indirectly. The custody bank then analyzes gathered pricing inputs and applies proprietary valuation techniques, such as consensus pricing, weighted average pricing, distribution-curve-based algorithms, or pricing models such as discounted cash flow techniques to provide the Company with a fair valuation of each security. The Company's procedures include controls to ensure that appropriate fair values are recorded such as comparing prices obtained to independent sources. Advent reviews the internal controls in place at the custodian bank on an annual basis.
	The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including available-for-sale securities. The fair value of these certain financial assets was determined using the following inputs as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
			Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
			as of
			December 31, 2013
	Financial Liabilities:
	Debt(4)		$	305,000	$	—	$	305,000	$	—
			Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
			as of
			December 31, 2012
	Financial Assets:
	Money Market Funds(1)		$	47,086	$	47,086	$	—	$	—
	U.S. government debt securities(3)			59,815		55,817		3,998		—
	Corporate debt securities(3)			110,508		—		110,508		—
	Foreign government debt securities(2)			2,421		—		2,421		—
	Financial Liabilities:
	Debt(4)		$	95,000	$	—	$	95,000	$	—
	-1
	Included in cash and cash equivalents on the Company's consoldiated balance sheet.
	-2
	Included in short-term marketable securities on the Company's consolidated balance sheet.
	-3
	Included in short-term and long-term marketable securities on the Company's consolidated balance sheet.
	-4
	Included in current portion of long-term debt and long-term debt on the Company's consolidated balance sheet.
	There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 assets in fiscal 2013 and Advent does not have any significant assets or liabilities that utilize unobservable or Level 3 inputs.
	The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair value based on the short-term maturities of these instruments.
	The carrying amount of debt approximates fair value as the underlying variable interest rate approximates current market rates and the Company's credit risk has not changed significantly since the date of issuance.

Schedule_II_VALUATION_AND_QUAL

Schedule II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	'
Schedule II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	'
	Schedule II
	ADVENT SOFTWARE, INC
	VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
	For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
		Balance at		Additions			Write-offs /			Balance at
		Beginning		(Reductions)			Adjustments			End
		of Period		Charged						of Period
				to Expense
		(in thousands)
	Allowance for doubtful accounts:
	2011	$	168	$	230		$	(292	)	$	106
	2012	$	106	$	403		$	(399	)	$	110
	2013	$	110	$	278		$	(157	)	$	231
	Allowance for sales returns:
	2011	$	2,003	$	(187	)	$	—		$	1,816
	2012	$	1,816	$	1,154		$	—		$	2,970
	2013	$	2,970	$	(306	)	$	—		$	2,664
	Deferred tax asset valuation allowance:
	2011	$	820	$	188		$	(116	)	$	892
	2012	$	892	$	(35	)	$	5		$	862
	2013	$	862	$	(36	)	$	—		$	826

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
Basis of presentation	'
	Basis of presentation:    The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Advent and its subsidiaries after elimination of all intercompany transactions and amounts. The Company has prepared the accompanying consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange ("SEC").
Divestiture of the MicroEdge segment and discontinued operation reclassification:	'
	Divestiture of the MicroEdge segment and discontinued operation reclassification:    On October 1, 2009, Advent completed the sale of MicroEdge, Inc. ("MicroEdge") a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The assets, liabilities and results of MicroEdge have been reclassified as a discontinued operation in the consolidated financial statements for all periods presented. The results of operations and the related charges for the discontinued operation are classified as "Net income (loss) from discontinued operation, net of applicable taxes" in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Refer to Note 4 "Discontinued Operation" to these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information on the Microedge discontinued operation.
Year End	'
	Year End:    Advent's fiscal year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31.
Foreign currency translation	'
	Foreign currency translation:    The functional currencies of the Company's foreign subsidiaries are their local currencies. All assets and liabilities denominated in foreign functional currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the closing exchange rate on the balance sheet date and equity balances are translated at historical rates. Revenues, costs and expenses in foreign functional currencies are translated at the average rate of exchange during the period.
Foreign currency measurement	'
	Foreign currency measurement:    Assets and liabilities denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are re-measured into the functional currency using the closing exchange rate on the balance sheet date, with gains and losses recorded in "Interest income and other expense, net" in the consolidated statement of operations.
Use of estimates	'
	Use of estimates:    The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements and actual results could differ from those estimates. Advent believes the following critical accounting policies affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements: Business combinations; Goodwill impairment; Revenue recognition and Deferred revenues; Income taxes; Restructuring charges and related accruals; Impairment of long-lived assets; Legal contingencies; Sales returns and accounts receivable allowances; and Stock-based compensation.
Cash equivalents	'
	Cash equivalents:    Cash equivalents are comprised of highly liquid investments purchased with an original or remaining maturity of 90 days or less at the date of purchase.
Marketable securities	'
	Marketable securities:    Marketable securities consist primarily of U.S. government and U.S. Government Sponsored Entities (GSEs) securities, foreign government debt securities and high credit quality corporate debt securities not otherwise classified as cash equivalents. All marketable securities are considered available-for-sale and are carried at fair value on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Short-term marketable securities mature twelve months or less from the date of the balance sheet and long-term marketable securities mature greater than twelve months from the date of the balance sheet.
	Advent periodically reviews the realizability of each short-term and long-term marketable security when impairment indicators exist with respect to the security. If an other-than-temporary impairment of value of the security exists, the carrying value of the security is written down to its estimated fair value. Factors considered in determining whether a loss is temporary include the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than the cost basis, the financial condition, credit quality and near-term prospects of the investee, and Advent's ability and intention to hold the securities for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value.
Product development	'
	Product development:    Product development expenses consist primarily of salary, benefits and stock-based compensation for the Company's development and technical support staff, contractors' fees and other costs associated with the enhancements of existing products and services and development of new products and services. Costs incurred for software development prior to technological feasibility are expensed as product development costs in the period incurred. Once the point of technological feasibility is reached, which is generally the completion of a working prototype that has no critical bugs and is a release candidate, development costs are capitalized until the product is ready for general release and are classified within "Other intangibles, net" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company amortizes capitalized software development costs using the greater of the ratio of the products' current gross revenues to the total of current gross revenues and expected gross revenues or on a straight-line basis over the estimated economic life of the related product, which is typically three years.
Capitalization of internal use software	'
	Capitalization of internal use software:    Certain costs related to computer software developed or obtained for internal use (including for use in providing SaaS) are capitalized and classified within "Property and equipment, net" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company capitalizes costs associated with customized internal-use software systems that have reached the application development stage. Such capitalized costs included external direct costs utilized in developing or obtaining the applications and payroll and payroll-related expenses for employees, who are directly associated with the development of the applications. Capitalization of such costs begins when the preliminary project stage is complete and ceases at the point in which the project is substantially complete and is ready for its intended purpose. Costs related to preliminary project activities and post implementation activities are expensed as incurred. The Company also capitalizes costs related to specific upgrades and enhancements when it is probable the expenditures will result in additional functionality. The Company depreciates internal use software costs on a straight-line basis over the assets' estimated useful lives, which typically range from three to five years. Management evaluates the useful lives of these assets on an annual basis and test for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances occur that could impact the recoverability of these assets.
Property and equipment	'
	Property and equipment:    Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization in the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Advent calculates depreciation and amortization using the straight-line method over the assets' estimated useful lives. Amortization of leasehold improvements is computed using the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the assets or the remaining lease term. The cost and related accumulated depreciation applicable to property and equipment sold or no longer in service are eliminated from the accounts and any gains or losses are included in operating expenses. Useful lives by principal classifications are as follows:
	Computer equipment and software	3 to 5 years
	Leasehold improvements	Shorter of useful life or
		remaining lease term
	Furniture and fixtures	3 to 5 years
	Telephone system	3 to 5 years
	Repairs and maintenance expenditures, which are not considered improvements and do not extend the useful life of the property and equipment, are expensed as incurred.
Goodwill	'
	Goodwill impairment:    Advent reviews its goodwill for impairment annually as of November 1, and more frequently if an event or circumstance indicates that an impairment loss has occurred. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level. Advent determined that it had one reporting unit for the goodwill impairment testing performed as of November 1, 2013 and 2012. In October 2012, the Company reorganized its operations, which resulted in a change in the internal management reporting structure to a global functional structure. Prior to October 2012, the Company had two reporting units: Domestic and International.
	Advent's test for goodwill impairment starts with a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. If Advent determines, based on the qualitative factors, that the fair value of the reporting unit is not more likely than not greater than the carrying amount, then quantitative goodwill impairment test is required.
	The quantitative test for goodwill impairment is a two-step process. The first step compares the fair value of each reporting unit with its respective carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired, thus the second step of the impairment test is unnecessary. The second step, used to measure the amount of impairment loss, compares the implied fair value of each reporting unit's goodwill with the respective carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess.
	Determining the fair value of a reporting unit is subjective and requires judgment at many points during the test including the development of future revenue and expense forecasts used to calculate future cash flows, the selection of risk-adjusted discount rates, and determination of market comparable entities.
Accounting for long-lived assets	'
	Accounting for long-lived assets:    Advent reviews its long-lived assets, including property and equipment and finite-lived intangible assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be recoverable.
	Recoverability is measured by comparing the carrying amount of the assets to the expected future undiscounted net cash flows to be generated by those assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured based on the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value.
	Finite-lived intangible assets mainly represent completed technology, distributor licenses, customer lists, trademark/tradenames and non-compete agreements acquired in business combinations. These assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives as follows:
	Purchased technology	4 to 6 years
	Customer relationships	4 to 8 years
	Other intangibles	3 to 7 years
Revenue recognition and deferred revenues	'
	Revenue recognition and deferred revenues:    Advent recognizes revenue from term license, maintenance and other recurring revenues; perpetual license fees, professional services and other. Advent offers a wide variety of products and services to a large number of financially sophisticated customers. While many of the Company's license transactions, maintenance contracts, subscription-based transactions and professional services projects conform to a standard structure, many of the larger transactions are complex and may require significant review and judgment in the application of GAAP.
Software license fees	'
	Software license fees.    Advent recognizes revenue from the licensing of software when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the product has been delivered, the fee is fixed or determinable and collection of the resulting receivable is probable. Advent generally uses a signed license agreement as evidence of an arrangement. Sales through the Company's distributors are evidenced by a master agreement governing the relationship together with binding order forms and signed contracts from the distributor's customers. Revenue is recognized once delivery to the distributor's customer has taken place and when all other revenue recognition criteria have been met. Delivery occurs upon notification that software is available for electronic download through a fulfillment vendor, or when a product is delivered to a common carrier F.O.B shipping point, or upon confirmation that product delivered F.O.B shipping destination has been received. Some of the Company's arrangements include acceptance provisions; if such acceptance provisions are present, delivery is deemed to occur upon acceptance. Advent assesses whether the fee is fixed or determinable based on the payment terms associated with the transaction. Advent assesses whether the collectability of the resulting receivable is probable based on a number of factors, including the credit worthiness of the customer determined through a credit review process, including credit reporting agency reports, publicly available customer information, financial statements and other available information and pertinent country risk if the customer is located outside the United States. The Company's standard payment terms are due at 180 days or less, but payment terms may vary based on the country in which the agreement is executed. Software licenses are sold with maintenance, and often professional services.
	Advent typically licenses its products on a per server, per user basis with the price per customer varying based on the selection of the products licensed, the assets under administration, the number of site installations and the number of authorized users.
	Advent categorizes revenues in its consolidated statements of operations as recurring revenues and non-recurring revenues. Recurring revenues are comprised of term license, perpetual maintenance arrangements and other recurring revenue (which includes revenues from Black Diamond, Advent OnDemand and incremental Assets Under Administration fees from perpetual licenses). Non-recurring revenues are comprised of perpetual license fees, professional services and other revenue.
	Recurring Revenues:
	Recurring product revenues for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows (in thousands):
		Fiscal Years
		2013		2012		2011
	Term license revenues	$	180,479	$	159,940	$	135,235
	Perpetual maintenance revenues		65,412		67,063		70,454
	Other recurring revenues		103,990		97,624		85,797
	Total recurring revenues	$	349,881	$	324,627	$	291,486
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	Term licenses
	Term license contracts include both the software license and maintenance. Advent offers multi-year term licenses by which a customer makes a binding commitment that typically spans three years. For multi-year term licenses, Advent has not established vendor specific objective evidence ("VSOE") of fair value for the software license and maintenance components and, as a result, in situations where the Company is also performing related professional services, it defers all revenue and directly-related expenses under the arrangement until the implementation services and the remaining services are substantially complete. At the point professional services are substantially completed, Advent recognizes a pro-rata amount of the term license revenue, professional services fees earned and related expenses, based on the elapsed time from the start of the term license to the substantial completion of professional services. Advent determines whether services are substantially complete by consulting with the professional services group and applying management judgment. Term license revenue for the remaining contract years, the remaining deferred professional services revenue and related expenses are recognized ratably over the remaining contract length. When multi-year term licenses are sold and do not include related professional services, Advent recognizes the entire term license revenue ratably over the period of the contract term from the effective date of the license agreement assuming all other revenue recognition criteria have been met.
	•
	Maintenance
	Advent offers annual maintenance programs on perpetual licenses that provide for technical support and updates to the Company's software products. Maintenance fees are bundled with perpetual license fees in the initial licensing period and charged separately for renewals of annual maintenance in subsequent years. Fair value for maintenance is based upon either renewal rates stated in the contracts or separate sales of renewals to customers. Revenue is recognized ratably, or daily, over the term of the maintenance period, which is typically one year.
	•
	Assets Under Administration Revenues
	Certain of Advent's perpetual and term license contracts include asset-based fee structures that provide additional revenues based on the assets that the client administers using the Company's software, referred to as assets under administration ("AUA"). Contracts containing an AUA fee structure have a defined measurement period which requires the client to self-report actual AUA in arrears of the specified period. The Company recognizes term AUA contract minimum fees over the period of service. AUA fees above the stated minimum fee for the same period are considered incremental fees. Because incremental fees are neither determinable nor due and payable until the conclusion of the measurement period and reported, they are both earned and recognized upon completion of the measurement period and receipt of the report, on a quarterly or annual basis. Incremental fees from both term AUA and perpetual AUA contracts are included in "Recurring revenues" in the consolidated statements of operations.
	•
	Other Recurring Revenues
	Other recurring revenues include revenues from the Company's SaaS services, data services and other recurring revenue transactions.
	SaaS services include Advent OnDemand, Advent OnDemand with Data Management, and Black Diamond. Advent OnDemand is the hosting and SaaS delivery of the Company's suite of investment management solutions. Advent recognizes revenue ratably over the period of service which is generally one year. Advent OnDemand with Data Management services include access to software on a SaaS basis as well as full account aggregation, daily portfolio reconciliation, corporate actions processing and reference data management. The Company prices this comprehensive service offering based on the number of accounts managed for each customer. Advent measures the number of accounts quarterly in arrears and recognizes revenue for these services as they are performed. Black Diamond offers a platform that provides outsourced daily reconciliation and data management services as well as portfolio management and reporting delivered through an online web-based application. The Company prices Black Diamond services based on the number of customer's accounts and the daily average of the assets under management ("AUM") within those accounts. The Company measures the number of accounts and AUM within customer accounts monthly in arrears and recognizes revenues for these services as they are performed.
	Advent's data services revenues include Advent Custodial Data, Advent Corporate Actions and Advent Index Data. The Company recognizes revenue from data services either ratably over the subscription period or as the transactions occur within the subscription, based on the terms of the arrangement.
	The Company recognizes revenue from other recurring revenue transactions either ratably over the subscription period or as the transactions occur, based on the terms of the arrangement. The Company's SaaS-based products are included in "Recurring revenues" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
	Non-Recurring Revenues:
	Non-recurring services revenues for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows (in thousands):
		Fiscal Years
		2013		2012		2011
	Professional services and other revenues	$	30,866	$	31,280	$	31,475
	Perpetual license fees		2,212		2,912		3,287
	Total non-recurring revenues	$	33,078	$	34,192	$	34,762
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	Professional services and other revenues
	Advent offers a variety of professional services that include project management, implementation, data conversion, integration, custom report writing and training. The Company establishes VSOE of fair value for professional services upon separate sales of these services to customers. Professional services are generally billed on a time and materials basis using hourly rates together with reimbursement for travel and accommodation expenses. The Company recognizes revenue as these professional services are performed except in the case of multi-year term license contracts which are described in the "Term licenses" section above. Certain professional services arrangements involve acceptance criteria. In these cases, revenue and related expenses are recognized upon acceptance. Occasionally, professional services are performed under a fixed fee arrangement. For these arrangements, the Company defers revenue and related expenses until the services are complete. Professional services and other revenues also include revenue from the Company's user conferences which is recognized upon completion of the conference.
	•
	Perpetual licenses
	Advent allocates revenue to delivered elements, normally the license component of the arrangement, using the residual method, based on VSOE of fair value of the undelivered elements (generally the maintenance and professional services elements), which is specific to the Company. Advent determines the fair value of the undelivered elements based on the historical evidence of the Company's stand-alone sales of these elements to third parties and/or renewal rates. If VSOE of fair value does not exist for any undelivered elements, then the entire arrangement fee is deferred until delivery of that element has occurred unless the only undelivered element is maintenance. Revenues from perpetual licenses are included in "Non-recurring revenues" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Deferred revenues	'
	Deferred revenues:    Deferred revenue consists of billings or payments received in advance of revenue recognition and is recognized as the revenue recognition criteria are met. The Company generally invoices its customers annually or in monthly or quarterly installments and deferred revenues can be influenced by seasonality and timing of renewals. Deferred revenue that will be recognized during the succeeding 12 month periods is recorded as current deferred revenue, and the remaining portion is recorded as non-current deferred revenue.
	The following table sets forth the composition of deferred revenues (in thousands):
		December 31
		2013		2012
	Term license deferred revenue	$	99,473	$	94,669
	Term implementations deferred revenue		40,221		36,382
	Perpetual license/maintenance deferred revenue		32,657		31,878
	Other recurring deferred revenue		21,565		20,246
	Total	$	193,916	$	183,175
Directly related expenses	'
	Directly related expenses:    When Advent defers service revenues, it also defers the direct costs incurred in the delivery of those services to the extent those costs are recoverable through future revenues, on non-cancelable contracts, as prepaid contract expense. Advent recognizes those deferred costs as costs of professional services revenues proportionally and over the same period that the deferred revenue is recognized as service revenue. When Advent defers license revenue, the Company defers the direct incremental costs incurred as a result of selling the contract (i.e. sales commissions earned by the sales force as a part of their overall compensation) because those costs would not have been incurred but for the acquisition of that contract. Advent recognizes those costs as sales and marketing expense proportionally and over the same period as the license revenues.
Allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns	'
	Allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns:    Advent analyzes specific accounts receivable, historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer credit-worthiness, current economic trends and changes in its customer payment terms when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Advent had allowances for doubtful accounts of $0.2 million, $0.1 million and $0.1 million as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Advent also analyzes customer demand and acceptance of product and historical returns when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for sales returns, which are not generally provided to customers. Allowances for sales returns are accounted for as reductions to net revenues and increases to reserves within deferred revenues. Advent's standard practice is to enforce its contract terms and not allow its customers to return software. The Company has, however, allowed customers to return software on a limited case-by-case basis. The Company generally only provides a contractual limited right of return to the end-user customer under the Company's shrink-wrap and click-through licenses. Those agreements provide for a right of return within seven days of delivery or availability of the software.
	Advent has the ability to estimate returns based on a long history of experience with relatively homogenous transactions and the fact that the return period is short. The Company has recorded sales return provisions as offsets to revenue in the period the sales return becomes probable. The estimates for returns are adjusted periodically based upon historical rates of returns, terminations and cancellations. Advent has a methodology for calculating the value of reserves that takes the previous 12 months of experience into account. Advent had allowances for sales returns of $2.7 million, $3.0 million and $1.8 million as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Advertising costs	'
	Advertising costs:    The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred and classifies these costs as sales and marketing expense. Total advertising expenses were $0.8 million, $0.6 million and $0.5 million for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Stock-based compensation	'
	Stock-based compensation:    Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is the vesting period.
	Advent uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options, stock appreciation rights ("SARs") and employee stock purchase plan shares. The fair value of the Company's restricted stock units is calculated based on the fair market value of Advent's stock on the date of grant. The determination of the fair value of stock-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model is affected by Advent's stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of complex and subjective variables. These variables include Advent's expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, actual and projected employee exercise behaviors, risk-free interest rate and expected dividends.
	As the stock-based compensation expense recognized on the consolidated statements of operations for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, such amount has been reduced for estimated forfeitures at the time of grant and is revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Forfeitures were estimated based on the Company's historical experience over the last five years.
	Advent assesses on a quarterly basis the adequacy of the Company's pool of windfall tax benefits to determine if there are any deficiencies which require recognition in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Restructuring charges and related accruals	'
	Restructuring charges and related accruals:    Advent has developed and implemented formalized plans for restructuring the business to better align its resources to market conditions and recorded charges resulting from the restructuring plans. In connection with the restructuring plans, Advent has recorded estimated expenses for severance and benefits, lease cancellations, asset write-offs and other restructuring costs. Given the significance and timing of the execution of such activities, this process is complex and involves periodic reassessments of estimates made at the time the original decisions were made, including evaluating real estate market conditions for expected vacancy periods and sub-lease rental income. Advent continually evaluates the adequacy of the remaining liabilities under the restructuring initiatives. Although the Company believes that these estimates accurately reflect the costs of the restructuring plans, actual results may differ, thereby requiring Advent to record additional provisions or reverse a portion of such provisions.
Recapitalization costs	'
	Recapitalization costs:    In conjunction with the Special Dividend, debt modification and equity award modification, Advent incurred costs related to advisory fees from third parties including financial advisory, legal and valuation fees. Advent expenses recapitalization costs as incurred and are reported as a separate line item on the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Income taxes	'
	Income taxes:    Advent accounts for worldwide income taxes under an asset and liability approach that requires the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between book and tax bases of assets and liabilities be recognized as deferred tax assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the net deferred tax assets to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized.
	The Company has elected to use the "with and without" approach in determining the order in which tax attributes are utilized. As a result, the Company will only recognize a tax benefit from stock-based awards in additional paid-in capital if an incremental tax benefit is realized after all other tax attributes currently available to the Company have been utilized. In addition, the Company has elected to account for the impact of stock-based awards on other tax attributes, such as the research tax credit, through the consolidated statements of operations.
Net income per share	'
	Net income per share:    Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for that period. Diluted net income per share is computed giving effect to all dilutive potential common shares that were outstanding during the period. Dilutive potential shares consist of incremental common shares issuable upon exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights, vesting of restricted stock units and conversion of preferred stock (none outstanding) for all periods, except in situations where their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
Comprehensive income	'
	Comprehensive income:    Comprehensive income consists of net income, foreign currency translation and unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of tax, and is presented in the Company's consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Segment information	'
	Segment information:    The Company operates under a single reportable segment, Advent Investment Management. Refer to Note 16 "Segment, Significant Customer and Geographic Information" to these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information about the segment.
	Sales outside the U.S., which are based on the location to which the product is shipped or services are delivered, represented 18%, 17%, and 18% of the Company's net revenues for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. No single customer accounted for more than 10% of net revenues for fiscal 2013, 2012 or 2011.
Certain risks and concentrations	'
	Certain risks and concentrations:    Product revenues are concentrated in the investment management software industry, which is highly competitive and rapidly changing. Significant technological changes in the industry or customer requirements, or the emergence of competitive products with new capabilities or technologies could adversely affect operating results. Additionally, Advent derives a significant portion of its revenues from its Geneva, APX, Axys and Moxy applications and ancillary products and services, and therefore their market acceptance is essential to the Company's success.
	Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risks comprise, principally, cash, cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable and debt. Advent invests excess cash through banks, mutual funds, and brokerage houses primarily in highly liquid securities and has investment policies and procedures that attempt to minimize credit risk.
	With respect to accounts receivable, Advent performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and does not require collateral. The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses on customer accounts when deemed necessary. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, no single customer accounted for more than 10% of accounts receivable.
Common stock repurchases	'
	Common stock repurchases:    Advent accounts for common stock repurchases by allocating the cash paid in excess of par value to additional paid-in capital and accumulated deficit. The Company calculates the average additional paid-in capital per outstanding share at the beginning of each monthly period in which stock was repurchased and records the difference between the repurchase price per share and the sum of the par value and average paid-in capital per share as an increase to accumulated deficit.
Fair value measurements	'
	Fair value measurements:    Advent measures its cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and debt at fair value. Additional disclosures regarding the Company's fair value measurements are included in Note 17 "Fair Value Measurements".

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
Schedule of useful life of property plant and equipment	'
	Computer equipment and software	3 to 5 years
	Leasehold improvements	Shorter of useful life or
		remaining lease term
	Furniture and fixtures	3 to 5 years
	Telephone system	3 to 5 years
Schedule of useful life of other intangible assets	'
	Purchased technology	4 to 6 years
	Customer relationships	4 to 8 years
	Other intangibles	3 to 7 years
Summary of recurring revenues	'
	Recurring product revenues for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows (in thousands):
		Fiscal Years
		2013		2012		2011
	Term license revenues	$	180,479	$	159,940	$	135,235
	Perpetual maintenance revenues		65,412		67,063		70,454
	Other recurring revenues		103,990		97,624		85,797
	Total recurring revenues	$	349,881	$	324,627	$	291,486
Summary of non-recurring revenues	'
	Non-recurring services revenues for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows (in thousands):
		Fiscal Years
		2013		2012		2011
	Professional services and other revenues	$	30,866	$	31,280	$	31,475
	Perpetual license fees		2,212		2,912		3,287
	Total non-recurring revenues	$	33,078	$	34,192	$	34,762
Schedule of composition of deferred revenues	'
	The following table sets forth the composition of deferred revenues (in thousands):
		December 31
		2013		2012
	Term license deferred revenue	$	99,473	$	94,669
	Term implementations deferred revenue		40,221		36,382
	Perpetual license/maintenance deferred revenue		32,657		31,878
	Other recurring deferred revenue		21,565		20,246
	Total	$	193,916	$	183,175

Cash_Equivalents_and_Marketabl1

Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities	'
Schedule of marketable securities	'
	Marketable securities at December 31, 2012 are summarized as follows (in thousands):
	Balance at December 31, 2012	Amortized		Gross		Gross			Gross		Aggregate
		Cost		Unrealized		Unrealized			Unrealized		Fair Value
				Gains		Losses			Losses
						Less than			12 Months
						12 Months			or Longer
	Corporate debt securities	$	110,540	$	13	$	(45	)	$	—	$	110,508
	U.S. government debt securities		59,811		7		(3	)		—		59,815
	Foreign government debt securities		2,415		6		—			—		2,421
	Total	$	172,766	$	26	$	(48	)	$	—	$	172,744

Discontinued_Operation_Tables

Discontinued Operation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operation	'
Schedule of restructuring charges related to the entity's discontinued operation	'
	The following table sets forth an analysis of the components of the restructuring charges related to the Company's discontinued operation and the payments and non-cash charges made against the accrual during fiscal 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
		Facility Exit
		Costs
	Balance of restructuring accrual at December 31, 2010	$	5,249
	Restructuring charges		(206	)
	Cash payments		(174	)
	Adjustment of prior restructuring costs		165
	Balance of restructuring accrual at December 31, 2011	$	5,034
	Restructuring charges		(439	)
	Cash payments		(721	)
	Adjustment of prior restructuring costs		156
	Balance of restructuring accrual at December 31, 2012	$	4,030
	Restructuring charges		(197	)
	Cash payments		(598	)
	Adjustment of prior restructuring costs		116
	Balance of restructuring accrual at December 31, 2013	$	3,351
Schedule of net revenues and net income from the entity's discontinued operation	'
	Net revenues and income from the Company's discontinued operation were as follows for the periods presented (in thousands):
		Fiscal Years
		2013			2012		2011
	Net revenues	$	—		$	—	$	—
	Income from operation of discontinued operation (net of applicable taxes of $34, $126 and $(82), respectively)	$	50		$	184	$	114
	Gain on disposal of discontinued operation (net of applicable taxes of $0, $0 and $1,279, respectively)		—			—		1,725
	Net income from discontinued operation	$	50		$	184	$	1,839
Schedule of assets and liabilities of discontinued operation	'
	The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities of the MicroEdge discontinued operation included in the consolidated balance sheets of the Company (in thousands):
		December 31
		2013			2012
	Assets:
	Prepaid rent	$	100		$	88
	Total current assets of discontinued operation	$	100		$	88
	Deferred taxes, long-term	$	1,337		$	1,609
	Total noncurrent assets of discontinued operation	$	1,337		$	1,609
	Liabilities:
	Accrued expenses and taxes	$	600		$	262
	Total current liabilities of discontinued operation	$	600		$	262
	Accrued restructuring, long-term portion		2,782			3,804
	Total noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operation	$	2,782		$	3,804

Balance_Sheet_Detail_Tables

Balance Sheet Detail (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Balance Sheet Detail	'
Schedule of prepaid expenses and other	'
	The following is a summary of prepaid expenses and other assets (in thousands):
		December 31
		2013			2012
	Prepaid contract expense	$	10,139		$	9,798
	Deferred commissions		6,552			7,370
	Prepaid income tax		2,659			—
	Debt issuance costs		1,417			393
	Other		9,347			8,307
	Total prepaid expenses and other	$	30,114		$	25,868
Schedule of property and equipment, net	'
	The following is a summary of property and equipment, net (in thousands):
		December 31
		2013			2012
	Computer equipment—hardware	$	30,016		$	29,027
	Computer equipment—software		31,515			27,121
	Leasehold improvements		35,978			35,801
	Furniture and fixtures		9,779			9,578
	Construction in process		1,359			1,730
	Property and equipment, gross	$	108,647		$	103,257
	Accumulated depreciation		(76,949	)		(65,988	)
	Property and equipment, net	$	31,698		$	37,269
Schedule of other assets	'
	The following is a summary of other assets (in thousands):
		December 31
		2013			2012
	Prepaid contract expense, long-term	$	4,466		$	3,598
	Debt issuance costs		4,899			1,146
	Long-term deferred commissions		4,098			3,909
	Deposits		2,608			2,555
	Other		1,301			1,786
	Total other assets	$	17,372		$	12,994
Schedule of accrued liabilities	'
	The following is a summary of accrued liabilities (in thousands):
		December 31
		2013			2012
	Salaries and benefits payable	$	26,425		$	23,365
	Deferred rent, current portion		2,138			1,353
	Accrued restructuring, current portion		998			3,142
	Accrued dividend equivalents on restricted stock units		3,171			—
	Other		8,893			9,236
	Total accrued liabilities	$	41,625		$	37,096
Schedule of other long-term liabilities	'
	The following is a summary of other long-term liabilities (in thousands):
		December 31
		2013			2012
	Deferred rent	$	8,677		$	10,502
	Long-term deferred tax liability		1,982			2,141
	Other		512			496
	Total other long-term liabilities	$	11,171		$	13,139
Summary of changes in the accumulated balances for each component of accumulated other comprehensive income	'
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of related taxes, were as follows (in thousands):
		December 31
		2013			2012
	Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments	$	11,009		$	10,039
	Accumulated net unrealized loss on marketable securities		—			(9	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes	$	11,009		$	10,030

Goodwill_Tables

Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill.	'
Schedule of changes in the carrying value of goodwill	'
	The changes in the carrying value of goodwill for fiscal 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):
		Goodwill
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	204,621
	Additions		78
	Translation adjustments		2,233
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	206,932
	Translation adjustments		886
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	207,818

Other_Intangibles_Net_Tables

Other Intangibles, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Intangibles, Net	'
Schedule of other intangibles assets	'
	The following is a summary of other intangible assets (in thousands, except weighted average amortization period):
		Weighted		Gross			Accumulated			Net
		Average					Amortization
		Amortization
		Period
		(Years)
	Purchased technologies	5.1		$	50,711		$	(38,877	)	$	11,834
	Product development costs	3			20,524			(17,183	)		3,341
	Developed technology sub-total				71,235			(56,060	)		15,175
	Customer relationships	6.4			40,936			(29,786	)		11,150
	Other intangibles	4.1			4,645			(3,578	)		1,067
	Other intangibles sub-total				45,581			(33,364	)		12,217
	Balance at December 31, 2013			$	116,816		$	(89,424	)	$	27,392
		Weighted		Gross			Accumulated			Net
		Average					Amortization
		Amortization
		Period
		(Years)
	Purchased technologies	5.1		$	50,642		$	(31,934	)	$	18,708
	Product development costs	3			18,431			(14,937	)		3,494
	Developed technology sub-total				69,073			(46,871	)		22,202
	Customer relationships	6.4			40,924			(26,919	)		14,005
	Other intangibles	4.1			4,645			(2,647	)		1,998
	Other intangibles sub-total				45,569			(29,566	)		16,003
	Balance at December 31, 2012			$	114,642		$	(76,437	)	$	38,205
Schedule of changes in the carrying value of other intangibles assets	'
	The changes in the carrying value of intangible assets for fiscal 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):
		Gross			Accumulated			Net
					Amortization
	Balance at December 31, 2010	$	71,006		$	(51,234	)	$	19,772
	Additions		41,736			—			41,736
	Stock-based compensation additions		131			—			131
	Amortization		—			(11,627	)		(11,627	)
	Translation adjustments		(451	)		(40	)		(491	)
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	112,422		$	(62,901	)	$	49,521
	Additions		2,137			—			2,137
	Stock-based compensation additions		92			—			92
	Amortization		—			(14,083	)		(14,083	)
	Translation adjustments		(9	)		547			538
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	114,642		$	(76,437	)	$	38,205
	Additions		1,995			—			1,995
	Stock-based compensation additions		98			—			98
	Amortization		—			(12,862	)		(12,862	)
	Translation adjustments		81			(125	)		(44	)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	116,816		$	(89,424	)	$	27,392
Schedule of amortization of the entity's developed technology and other intangible assets	'
	The following is a summary of amortization of the Company's developed technology and other intangible assets for the periods presented (in thousands):
		Fiscal Years
		2013			2012			2011
	Developed technology:
	Amortization—purchased technologies	$	6,841		$	7,599		$	6,019
	Amortization—product development costs		2,246			2,659			2,801
	Amortization of developed technology		9,087			10,258			8,820
	Other intangibles:
	Amortization—customer relationships		2,850			2,854			2,146
	Amortization—other		925			971			661
	Amortization of other intangibles		3,775			3,825			2,807
	Total amortization	$	12,862		$	14,083		$	11,627
Schedule of estimated future amortization	'
	Based on the carrying amount of intangible assets as of December 31, 2013, the estimated future amortization is as follows (in thousands):
		Fiscal Years
		2014			2015			2016			2017		2018		Thereafter		Total
	Developed technology	$	6,460		$	5,425		$	3,010		$	280	$	—	$	—	$	15,175
	Other intangibles		3,391			3,229			2,721			1,882		938		56		12,217
	Total	$	9,851		$	8,654		$	5,731		$	2,162	$	938	$	56	$	27,392

Restructuring_Charges_Tables

Restructuring Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Charges.	'
Schedule of changes in the restructuring accrual	'
	The following table sets forth an analysis of the changes in the restructuring accrual during the periods presented (in thousands):
		Facility Exit			Severance			Total
		Costs			and Benefits
	Balance of restructuring accrual at December 31, 2010	$	1,340		$	—		$	1,340
	Restructuring charges		67			602			669
	Reversal of deferred rent related to facilities exited		60			—			60
	Cash payments		(1,046	)		—			(1,046	)
	Accretion of prior restructuring costs		27			—			27
	Balance of restructuring accrual at December 31, 2011	$	448		$	602		$	1,050
	Restructuring charges		76			3,554			3,630
	Cash payments		(524	)		(1,018	)		(1,542	)
	Accretion of prior restructuring costs		4			—			4
	Balance of restructuring accrual at December 31, 2012	$	4		$	3,138		$	3,142
	Restructuring charges		181			3,589			3,770
	Cash payments		—			(5,914	)		(5,914	)
	Balance of restructuring accrual at December 31, 2013	$	185		$	813		$	998

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt	'
Schedule of covenants	'
	Covenant	Covenant	Ratio Calculation
		Requirement	as of
			December 31, 2013
	Leverage ratio(1)	Maximum 4.0x	2.8x
	Interest coverage ratio(2)	Minimum 2.5x	15.1x
	-1
	Calculated as the ratio of total debt to EBITDA, as defined by the Restated Credit Agreement, for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters on the measurement date. At June 30, 2014, the leverage ratio covenant requirement will lower to a maximum of 3.75x.
	-2
	Calculated as the ratio of EBITDA to interest expense, as defined by the Restated Credit Agreement, for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters on the measurement date.

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes	'
Schedule of components of income from continuing operations before income taxes	'
	The components of income from continuing operations before income taxes were as follows (in thousands):
		Fiscal Years
		2013			2012			2011
	US	$	37,864		$	48,552		$	40,122
	Foreign		1,055			(993	)		1,200
	Total	$	38,919		$	47,559		$	41,322
Schedule of components of the provision for income taxes	'
	The components of the provision for income taxes included (in thousands):
		Fiscal Years
		2013			2012			2011
	Current:
	Federal	$	11,740		$	12,845		$	8,857
	State		3,034			1,653			1,005
	Foreign		1,121			774			1,241
	Deferred:
	Federal		(4,000	)		3,502			2,633
	State		(1,102	)		(576	)		(276	)
	Foreign		(626	)		(870	)		(469	)
	Total	$	10,167		$	17,328		$	12,991
Reconciliation of effective income tax rate on earnings to statutory federal tax rate	'
	The effective income tax rate on earnings differed from the statutory federal tax rate as follows:
		Fiscal Years
		2013			2012			2011
	Statutory federal rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	State taxes		4.4			4.3			3.8
	Stock compensation relating to incentive stock options and employee stock purchase plans		0.1			0.6			0.1
	Research and development and other state tax credits		(12.0	)		(2.8	)		(8.0	)
	Change in valuation allowance		(0.1	)		(0.1	)		0.5
	Change in state contingency reserve		—			(0.2	)		(0.4	)
	Foreign taxes		0.6			0.8			0.6
	Impact of state tax rate changes on net deferred tax assets		—			(0.2	)		—
	Domestic production activities deduction		(1.7	)		—			—
	Other, net		(0.2	)		(1.0	)		(0.2	)
	Effective income tax rate		26.1	%		36.4	%		31.4	%
Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities	'
	The tax effects of temporary differences that gave rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in thousands):
		December 31
		2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets, current:
	Deferred revenue	$	3,117		$	3,509
	Other accrued liabilities and reserves		6,378			5,304
	Stock compensation		15,363			10,206
	Other		40			(85	)
	Total deferred tax assets, current		24,898			18,934
	Non-current deferred tax assets:
	Depreciation and amortization		45			(2,176	)
	Net operating losses, capital losses and credit carryforwards		19,536			22,585
	Other		4,265			4,977
	Valuation allowance		(826	)		(862	)
	Total deferred tax assets, non-current		23,020			24,524
	Deferred tax assets		47,918			43,458
	Deferred tax liabilities		(1,982	)		(2,141	)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	45,936		$	41,317
Schedule of activity relating to the company's unrecognized tax benefits	'
	The following table summarizes the activity relating to the Company's unrecognized tax benefits during the periods presented (in thousands):
		Total
	Balance at December 31, 2010	$	9,501
	Gross decreases related to tax positions in prior period		(185	)
	Gross increases related to current period tax positions		1,828
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	11,144
	Gross increases related to tax positions in prior period		12
	Gross increases related to current period tax positions		992
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	12,148
	Gross increases related to tax positions in prior period		10
	Gross increases related to current period tax positions		2,520
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	14,678

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies.	'
Schedule of future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases	'
	Future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases consisted of the following at December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		Future
	Fiscal Years	Lease		Sub-lease		Net Lease
		Payments		Income		Payments
	2014	$	10,224	$	156	$	10,068
	2015		9,769		178		9,591
	2016		8,194		251		7,943
	2017		4,420		251		4,169
	2018		3,872		241		3,631
	Thereafter		19,098		680		18,418
	Total	$	55,577	$	1,757	$	53,820

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock-Based Compensation	'
Schedule of the Company's issuance of common stock under the 2005 Employee Stock Purchase Plan	'
		Fiscal Years
		2013			2012			2011
	Common shares issued		283,267			325,270			272,767
	Average price	$	22.21		$	20.48		$	22.58
Summary of the Black-Scholes inputs used in calculating the fair value and incremental expense to be recognized in connection with the equity award modification	'
	Stock Options & SARs	Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
	Market price of Advent stock	$26.10		$26.10
	Exercise price	$8.28 - $32.85		$7.84 - $23.85
	Risk-free interest rate	0.04% - 1.49%		0.04% - 1.23%
	Volatility	31.33% - 37.45%		31.33% - 37.40%
	Expected life (in years)	0.26 - 6.40		0.26 - 5.38
	Expected dividends	None		None
Schedule of financial impact of the equity award modification	'
	The following table sets forth the financial impact of the equity award modification that occurred in fiscal 2013 (in millions):
		Cash		Total			Stock-Based			Unamortized
		or		Incremental			Compensation			Stock-Based
		Non-Cash		Stock-Based			Expense			Compensation
				Compensation			Recognized During			Expense as of
				Expense			Fiscal 2013			December 31, 2013
	Modification of options and SARs	Non-cash		$	24.8		$	17.9		$	6.9
	Modification of options and SARs	Cash			5.4			5.4			—
	Modification of RSUs	Cash			10.6			3.8			6.8
	Total excluding estimated forfeitures			$	40.8		$	27.1		$	13.7
	Total including estimated forfeitures			$	38.2		$	26.7		$	11.5
Schedule of stock-based compensation	'
	Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options, SARs, ESPP shares, and RSUs was recognized in Advent's consolidated statements of operations for the periods presented as follows (in thousands):
		Fiscal Years
		2013									2012									2011
		Options,			RSUs			Total			Options,			RSUs			Total			Options,			RSUs			Total
		SARs &									SARs &									SARs &
		ESPP									ESPP									ESPP
	Statement of operations classification
	Cost of recurring revenues	$	2,057		$	1,434		$	3,491		$	1,432		$	973		$	2,405		$	1,105		$	1,049		$	2,154
	Cost of non-recurring revenues		2,449			804			3,253			642			594			1,236			753			561			1,314
	Total cost of revenues		4,506			2,238			6,744			2,074			1,567			3,641			1,858			1,610			3,468
	Sales and marketing		10,122			3,143			13,265			4,881			2,284			7,165			4,324			1,981			6,305
	Product development		5,053			3,810			8,863			2,952			2,869			5,821			2,348			2,790			5,138
	General and administrative		16,377			2,930			19,307			2,437			1,737			4,174			2,443			1,784			4,227
	Total operating expenses		31,552			9,883			41,435			10,270			6,890			17,160			9,115			6,555			15,670
	Total stock-based employee compensation expense	$	36,058		$	12,121		$	48,179		$	12,344		$	8,457		$	20,801		$	10,973		$	8,165		$	19,138
	Tax effect on stock-based employee compensation		(14,427	)		(4,619	)		(19,046	)		(4,763	)		(3,324	)		(8,087	)		(4,303	)		(3,169	)		(7,472	)
	Effect on net income from continuing operations, net of tax	$	21,631		$	7,502		$	29,133		$	7,581		$	5,133		$	12,714		$	6,670		$	4,996		$	11,666
Schedule of assumptions used in determining the fair value of stock-based awards	'
		Fiscal Years
		2013		2012		2011
	Stock Options and SARs
	Risk-free interest rate	0.5% - 1.8%		0.6% - 1.2%		0.9% - 2.4%
	Volatility	33.4% - 38.8%		38.4% - 42.9%		36.0% - 42.8%
	Expected life	3.94 - 5.06 years		4.02 - 5.50 years		5 years
	Expected dividends	None		None		None
	Employee Stock Purchase Plan*
	Risk-free interest rate	0.10%		0.10%		0.1% - 0.2%
	Volatility	31.7% - 31.8%		31.0% - 48.3%		28.6% - 48.3%
	Expected life	6 months		6 months		6 months
	Expected dividends	None		None		None
	*
	The ESPP periods begin every six months on December 1 and June 1 of each year.
Schedule of Stock option and SAR activity	'
	The Company's stock option and SAR activity for the periods presented is as follows (in thousands, except weighted average exercise price):
		Fiscal Years
		2013						2012						2011
		Number of			Weighted			Number of			Weighted			Number of			Weighted
		Shares			Average			Shares			Average			Shares			Average
					Exercise						Exercise						Exercise
					Price(1)						Price						Price
	Outstanding at beginning of year		7,668		$	14.22			7,029		$	18.01			6,780		$	15.73
	Options and SARs granted		1,220		$	22.01			1,895		$	24.92			1,469		$	26.72
	Options and SARs exercised		(2,951	)	$	14.79			(972	)	$	15.6			(1,032	)	$	14.47
	Options and SARs canceled		(347	)	$	23.4			(284	)	$	23.63			(188	)	$	22.96
	Outstanding at end of year		5,590		$	15.05			7,668		$	19.82			7,029		$	18.01
	Exercisable at end of year		2,720		$	11.67			4,575		$	16.55			4,355		$	14.65
	-1
	The weighted average exercise prices have been adjusted to reflect the impact of the equity award modification.
Schedule of weighted average grant date fair value and intrinsic value of stock options and SARs and cash received from options exercised	'
	The weighted average grant date fair value of options and SARs granted for the total Company, total intrinsic value of options and SARs exercised and cash received from options exercised during the periods presented were as follows (in thousands, except weighted average grant date fair value):
		Fiscal Years
		2013			2012			2011
	Options and SARs
	Weighted average grant date fair value	$	10.47		$	8.88		$	9.35
	Total intrinsic value of awards exercised	$	43,514		$	10,086		$	13,612
	Options
	Cash received from exercises	$	19,495		$	5,173		$	7,189
Schedule of options and SARs outstanding and exercisable by exercise price	'
		Options and SARs Outstanding									Options and SARs Exercisable
	Exercise Price	Number			Weighted			Weighted			Number			Weighted
		of Shares			Average			Average			of Shares			Average
		(in thousands)			Remaining			Exercise			(in thousands)			Exercise
					Contractual			Price						Price
					Life (in years)
	$7.84		1,135			2.81		$	7.84			1,134		$	7.84
	$7.92 - $12.10		1,023			6.7		$	11.26			465		$	10.26
	$12.12 - $15.60		563			6.47		$	13.33			422		$	13.35
	$15.73 - $17.73		213			7.72		$	17.13			104		$	17.25
	$17.80		799			8.35		$	17.8			266		$	17.8
	$17.85		3			6.87		$	17.85			1		$	17.85
	$17.91		562			7.54		$	17.91			287		$	17.91
	$18.02 - $21.15		186			8.64		$	19.34			41		$	18.65
	$21.67		1,036			9.38		$	21.67			—		$	—
	$23.85 - $34.48		70			9.69		$	30.53			—		$	—
	As of December 31, 2013		5,590			6.84		$	15.05			2,720		$	11.67
	Expected to vest at December 31, 2013		5,342			6.74		$	14.87
Schedule of equity awards available for grant	'
	The equity awards available for grant for the periods presented were as follows (in thousands):
		Fiscal Years
		2013			2012			2011
	Available at beginning of year		4,155			4,545			6,622
	Awards authorized		—			1,915			—
	Options and SARs granted		(1,220	)		(1,895	)		(1,469	)
	Options and SARs canceled		347			284			188
	Options expired		—			—			(10	)
	RSUs granted		(393	)		(520	)		(489	)
	RSUs canceled		152			98			94
	RSU adjustment(1)(2)		(305	)		(272	)		(391	)
	Available at end of year		2,736			4,155			4,545
	-1
	Effective with our 2002 Stock Plan amended on April 1, 2012, awards of restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares or performance units reduce the number of shares available under the Plan by 1.79 shares for each share covered by such awards.
	-2
	Effective with our 2002 Stock Plan amended on April 1, 2010, awards of restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares or performance units reduce the number of shares available under the Plan by 1.99 shares for each share covered by such awards.
Summary of RSU Activity	'
		Fiscal Years
		2013						2012						2011
		Number of			Weighted			Number of			Weighted			Number of			Weighted
		Shares			Average			Shares			Average			Shares			Average
		(in thousands)			Grant Date			(in thousands)			Grant Date			(in thousands)			Grant Date
					Fair Value						Fair Value						Fair Value
	Outstanding and unvested at beginning of year		1,273		$	18.16			1,253		$	16.51			1,308		$	19.58
	RSUs granted		393		$	30.57			520		$	25.69			489		$	26.75
	RSUs vested		(355	)	$	22.31			(402	)	$	21.36			(450	)	$	35.35
	RSUs canceled		(152	)	$	25.3			(98	)	$	23.82			(94	)	$	22.21
	Outstanding and unvested at end of year		1,159		$	20.16			1,273		$	18.16			1,253		$	16.51

Net_Income_Per_Share_Tables

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Net Income Per Share	'
Schedule of computation of basic and diluted net income per share	'
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share (in thousands, except per share data):
		Fiscal Years
		2013		2012		2011
	Numerator:
	Net income:
	Continuing operations	$	28,752	$	30,231	$	28,331
	Discontinued operation		50		184		1,839
	Total operations	$	28,802	$	30,415	$	30,170
	Denominator:
	Denominator for basic net income per share—weighted average shares outstanding		51,207		50,614		51,797
	Dilutive common equivalent shares:
	Employee stock options and other		2,171		1,811		2,288
	Denominator for diluted net income per share—weighted average shares outstanding, assuming exercise of potential dilutive common shares		53,378		52,425		54,085
	Net income per share(1):
	Basic:
	Continuing operations	$	0.56	$	0.6	$	0.55
	Discontinued operation		—		—		0.04
	Total operations	$	0.56	$	0.6	$	0.58
	Diluted:
	Continuing operations	$	0.54	$	0.58	$	0.52
	Discontinued operation		—		—		0.03
	Total operations	$	0.54	$	0.58	$	0.56
	-1
	Net income per share is based on actual calculated values and totals may not sum due to rounding.

Common_Stock_Repurchase_Progra1

Common Stock Repurchase Programs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Common Stock Repurchase Programs	'
Summary of recent repurchase activity	'
	The following table provides a summary of recent repurchase activity under the stock repurchase programs approved by the Board (in thousands, except per share data):
	Fiscal Year	Total		Cost		Average
		Number				Price
		of Shares				Paid Per
		Repurchased				Share
	2011		2,243	$	51,582	$	23
	2012		1,651	$	41,275	$	25
	2013		1,600	$	41,256	$	25.785
	Total		5,494	$	134,113	$	24.41

Segment_Significant_Customer_a1

Segment, Significant Customer and Geographic Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment, Significant Customer and Geographic Information	'
Schedule of long-lived assets and net sales by geographic locations	'
	Geographic information as of and for the periods presented is as follows (in thousands):
		December 31
		2013		2012
	Long-lived assets(1):
	United States	$	45,299	$	45,773
	International		3,771		4,490
	Total long-lived assets	$	49,070	$	50,263
		Fiscal Years
		2013		2012		2011
	Geographic net sales(2):
	United States	$	312,683	$	299,018	$	267,736
	International		70,276		59,801		58,512
	Total net sales	$	382,959	$	358,819	$	326,248
	-1
	Long-lived assets exclude goodwill, intangible assets, private equity investments and deferred tax assets.
	-2
	Geographic net sales are based on the location to which the product is shipped.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Measurements	'
Schedule of fair value of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis	'
	The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including available-for-sale securities. The fair value of these certain financial assets was determined using the following inputs as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
		Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
		as of
		December 31, 2013
	Financial Liabilities:
	Debt(4)	$	305,000	$	—	$	305,000	$	—
		Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
		as of
		December 31, 2012
	Financial Assets:
	Money Market Funds(1)	$	47,086	$	47,086	$	—	$	—
	U.S. government debt securities(3)		59,815		55,817		3,998		—
	Corporate debt securities(3)		110,508		—		110,508		—
	Foreign government debt securities(2)		2,421		—		2,421		—
	Financial Liabilities:
	Debt(4)	$	95,000	$	—	$	95,000	$	—
	-1
	Included in cash and cash equivalents on the Company's consoldiated balance sheet.
	-2
	Included in short-term marketable securities on the Company's consolidated balance sheet.
	-3
	Included in short-term and long-term marketable securities on the Company's consolidated balance sheet.
	-4
	Included in current portion of long-term debt and long-term debt on the Company's consolidated balance sheet.

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash and cash equivalents	'
Maximum term of original or remaining maturity to classify highly liquid investments as cash and cash equivalents	'90 days
Marketable securities	'
Maximum maturity period for short-term marketable securities	'12 months
Minimum maturity period for long-term marketable securities	'12 months

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (Capitalized software)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Capitalized software	'
Other intangibles, net	'
Estimated economic life	'3 years

Summary_of_Significant_Account5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 3)	Nov. 01, 2013	Nov. 01, 2012	Oct. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
	item	item	item	Computer equipment and software	Computer equipment and software	Furniture and fixtures	Furniture and fixtures	Telephone system	Telephone system
				Maximum	Minimum	Maximum	Minimum	Maximum	Minimum
Property and equipment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Useful life	'	'	'	'5 years	'3 years	'5 years	'3 years	'5 years	'3 years
Goodwill	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of reporting units for goodwill impairment test	1	1	2	'	'	'	'	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 4)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Purchased technologies | Maximum	'
Other intangible assets	'
Estimated economic life	'6 years
Purchased technologies | Minimum	'
Other intangible assets	'
Estimated economic life	'4 years
Customer relationships | Maximum	'
Other intangible assets	'
Estimated economic life	'8 years
Customer relationships | Minimum	'
Other intangible assets	'
Estimated economic life	'4 years
Other intangibles | Maximum	'
Other intangible assets	'
Estimated economic life	'7 years
Other intangibles | Minimum	'
Other intangible assets	'
Estimated economic life	'3 years

Summary_of_Significant_Account7

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 5) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Software license fees	'	'	'
Standard collection period of receivables, maximum	'180 days	'	'
Recurring revenues	'	'	'
Term license revenues	$180,479	$159,940	$135,235
Perpetual maintenance revenues	65,412	67,063	70,454
Other recurring revenues	103,990	97,624	85,797
Total recurring revenues	349,881	324,627	291,486
Non-recurring revenues	'	'	'
Professional services and other revenues	30,866	31,280	31,475
Perpetual license fees	2,212	2,912	3,287
Total non-recurring revenues	33,078	34,192	34,762
Revenue recognition disclosures	'	'	'
Term License Contracts: Period of binding commitment for customer under term license contract	'3 years	'	'
Maintenance revenues: Period of maintenance over which revenue typically recognized	'1 year	'	'
Other recurring revenues: Period over which revenue typically recognized	'1 year	'	'
Composition of deferred revenues	'	'	'
Total	193,916	183,175	'
Term license deferred revenue	'	'	'
Composition of deferred revenues	'	'	'
Total	99,473	94,669	'
Term implementations deferred revenue	'	'	'
Composition of deferred revenues	'	'	'
Total	40,221	36,382	'
Perpetual license/maintenance deferred revenue	'	'	'
Composition of deferred revenues	'	'	'
Total	32,657	31,878	'
Other recurring deferred revenue	'	'	'
Composition of deferred revenues	'	'	'
Total	$21,565	$20,246	'

Recovered_Sheet1

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 6) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
				Allowance for doubtful accounts	Allowance for doubtful accounts	Allowance for doubtful accounts	Allowance for doubtful accounts	Allowance for sales returns	Allowance for sales returns	Allowance for sales returns	Allowance for sales returns
Allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Allowance balance	'	'	'	$231,000	$110,000	$106,000	$168,000	$2,664,000	$2,970,000	$1,816,000	$2,003,000
Right of return period for shrink-wrap license agreements	'7 days	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Past period considered for calculating value of reserves	'12 months	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Advertising costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Advertising expense	$800,000	$600,000	$500,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Period considered for estimating the forfeiture of stock-based awards	'5 years	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account8

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 7)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net revenue | International	'	'	'
Certain risks and concentrations	'	'	'
Percentage of concentration	18.00%	17.00%	18.00%
Net revenue | Single customer | Maximum	'	'	'
Certain risks and concentrations	'	'	'
Percentage of concentration	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%
Accounts receivable | Single customer | Maximum	'	'	'
Certain risks and concentrations	'	'	'
Percentage of concentration	10.00%	10.00%	'

Cash_Equivalents_and_Marketabl2

Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities	'	'	'
Maximum maturity period for short-term marketable securities	'12 months	'	'
Maturity period for long-term debt classified as available-for-sale	'12 months	'	'
Marketable securities	$0	'	'
Summary of marketable securities	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	'	172,766,000	'
Gross Unrealized Gains	'	26,000	'
Gross Unrealized Losses Less than 12 Months	'	-48,000	'
Aggregate Fair Value	'	172,744,000	'
Marketable securities sold or matured	228,619,000	118,588,000	87,428,000
Corporate debt securities	'	'	'
Summary of marketable securities	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	'	110,540,000	'
Gross Unrealized Gains	'	13,000	'
Gross Unrealized Losses Less than 12 Months	'	-45,000	'
Aggregate Fair Value	'	110,508,000	'
US government debt securities	'	'	'
Summary of marketable securities	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	'	59,811,000	'
Gross Unrealized Gains	'	7,000	'
Gross Unrealized Losses Less than 12 Months	'	-3,000	'
Aggregate Fair Value	'	59,815,000	'
Foreign government debt securities	'	'	'
Summary of marketable securities	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	'	2,415,000	'
Gross Unrealized Gains	'	6,000	'
Aggregate Fair Value	'	$2,421,000	'

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative Financial Instruments	'	'
Net derivative assets (liabilities)	$0	($27,000)
Amount of increase (decrease) in foreign exchange gains	34,000	-51,000
Derivative Financial Instruments	'	'
Outstanding foreign currency forward contracts	$0	'

Discontinued_Operation_Details

Discontinued Operation (Details ) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of restructuring charges activity during the period for discontinued operation	'	'
Total current liabilities of discontinued operation	$600	$262
MicroEdge	'	'
Summary of restructuring charges activity during the period for discontinued operation	'	'
Total current liabilities of discontinued operation	600	262
MicroEdge | Facility Exit Costs	'	'
Summary of restructuring charges activity during the period for discontinued operation	'	'
Balance of restructuring accrual at the beginning of the period for discontinued operation	4,030	5,034
Restructuring charges of discontinued operation	-197	-439
Cash payments for restructuring activities of discontinued operation	-598	-721
Adjustment of prior restructuring costs of discontinued operation	116	156
Balance of restructuring accrual at the end of the period for discontinued operation	3,351	4,030
Total current liabilities of discontinued operation	$600	'

Discontinued_Operation_Details1

Discontinued Operation (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of net revenues and net (loss) income from the Company's discontinued operation	'	'	'
Net income (loss) from discontinued operation	$50	$184	$1,839
Assets:	'	'	'
Total current assets of discontinued operation	100	88	'
Total noncurrent assets of discontinued operation	1,337	1,609	'
Liabilities:	'	'	'
Total current liabilities of discontinued operation	600	262	'
Total noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operation	2,782	3,804	'
MicroEdge	'	'	'
Summary of net revenues and net (loss) income from the Company's discontinued operation	'	'	'
Income from operation of discontinued operation (net of applicable taxes of $34, $126 and $(82), respectively)	50	184	114
Income (loss) from discontinued operation, applicable taxes	34	126	-82
Gain on disposal of discontinued operation (net of applicable taxes of $0, $0 and $1,279, respectively)	'	'	1,725
Gain on disposal of discontinued operation, applicable taxes	0	0	1,279
Net income (loss) from discontinued operation	50	184	1,839
Assets:	'	'	'
Prepaid rent	100	88	'
Total current assets of discontinued operation	100	88	'
Deferred taxes, long-term	1,337	1,609	'
Total noncurrent assets of discontinued operation	1,337	1,609	'
Liabilities:	'	'	'
Accrued expenses and taxes	600	262	'
Total current liabilities of discontinued operation	600	262	'
Accrued restructuring, long-term portion	2,782	3,804	'
Total noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operation	$2,782	$3,804	'

Special_Dividend_Details

Special Dividend (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 09, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 12, 2013	Jul. 02, 2013
				Special Dividend	Special Dividend
Special Dividend	'	'	'	'	'
Special cash dividend declared (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	$9	'
Common stock, shares outstanding	'	51,258,000	50,457,000	'	52,237,055
Dividends paid	$470,100	$470,133	'	'	'

Balance_Sheet_Detail_Details

Balance Sheet Detail (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of prepaid expenses and other assets	'	'	'
Prepaid contract expense	$10,139,000	$9,798,000	'
Deferred commissions	6,552,000	7,370,000	'
Prepaid income tax	2,659,000	'	'
Debt issuance costs	1,417,000	393,000	'
Other	9,347,000	8,307,000	'
Total prepaid expenses and other	30,114,000	25,868,000	'
Summary of property and equipment, net	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	108,647,000	103,257,000	'
Accumulated depreciation	-76,949,000	-65,988,000	'
Property and equipment, net	31,698,000	37,269,000	'
Depreciation	11,500,000	11,800,000	11,000,000
Costs related to development of internal use software capitalized during the period	3,500,000	1,600,000	1,300,000
Computer equipment - hardware	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment, net	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	30,016,000	29,027,000	'
Computer equipment - software	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment, net	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	31,515,000	27,121,000	'
Leasehold improvements	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment, net	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	35,978,000	35,801,000	'
Furniture and fixtures	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment, net	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	9,779,000	9,578,000	'
Construction in process	'	'	'
Summary of property and equipment, net	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	$1,359,000	$1,730,000	'

Balance_Sheet_Detail_Details_2

Balance Sheet Detail (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of other assets	'	'
Prepaid contract expense, long-term	$4,466,000	$3,598,000
Debt issuance costs	4,899,000	1,146,000
Long-term deferred commissions	4,098,000	3,909,000
Deposits	2,608,000	2,555,000
Other	1,301,000	1,786,000
Total other assets	17,372,000	12,994,000
Deposits	1,300,000	1,300,000
Summary of accrued liabilities	'	'
Salaries and benefits payable	26,425,000	23,365,000
Deferred rent, current portion	2,138,000	1,353,000
Accrued restructuring, current portion	998,000	3,142,000
Accrued dividend equivalents on restricted stock units	3,171,000	'
Other	8,893,000	9,236,000
Total accrued liabilities	41,625,000	37,096,000
Per RSU amount that holders of RSUs will receive upon vesting per equity award modification	$9	'
Summary of other long-term liabilities	'	'
Deferred rent	8,677,000	10,502,000
Long-term deferred tax liability	1,982,000	2,141,000
Other	512,000	496,000
Total other long-term liabilities	11,171,000	13,139,000
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments	11,009,000	10,039,000
Accumulated net unrealized loss on marketable securities	'	-9,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes	$11,009,000	$10,030,000

Goodwill_Details

Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	$206,932	$204,621
Additions	'	78
Translation adjustments	886	2,233
Balance at the end of the period	$207,818	$206,932

Other_Intangibles_Net_Details

Other Intangibles, Net (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of other intangible assets	'	'	'
Other Intangibles, Gross	$116,816,000	$114,642,000	$112,422,000
Accumulated Amortization	-89,424,000	-76,437,000	-62,901,000
Other intangibles, net	27,392,000	38,205,000	49,521,000
Finite-Lived Other Intangible Assets, Gross	'	'	'
Gross, balance at beginning of period	114,642,000	112,422,000	71,006,000
Additions	1,995,000	2,137,000	41,736,000
Stock-based compensation additions	98,000	92,000	131,000
Gross, translation adjustments	81,000	-9,000	-451,000
Gross, balance at end of period	116,816,000	114,642,000	112,422,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	'	'	'
Accumulated Amortization, balance at beginning of period	-76,437,000	-62,901,000	-51,234,000
Amortization	-12,862,000	-14,083,000	-11,627,000
Accumulated amortization, translation adjustments	-125,000	547,000	-40,000
Accumulated Amortization, balance at end of period	-89,424,000	-76,437,000	-62,901,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	'	'	'
Net, balance at beginning of period	38,205,000	49,521,000	19,772,000
Additions	1,995,000	2,137,000	41,736,000
Stock-based compensation additions	98,000	92,000	131,000
Amortization	-12,862,000	-14,083,000	-11,627,000
Net, translation adjustments	-44,000	538,000	-491,000
Net, balance at end of period	27,392,000	38,205,000	49,521,000
Other intangible disclosures	'	'	'
Additions from capitalized software development costs	2,100,000	2,200,000	'
Developed technology	'	'	'
Summary of other intangible assets	'	'	'
Other Intangibles, Gross	71,235,000	69,073,000	'
Accumulated Amortization	-56,060,000	-46,871,000	'
Other intangibles, net	15,175,000	22,202,000	'
Finite-Lived Other Intangible Assets, Gross	'	'	'
Gross, balance at beginning of period	69,073,000	'	'
Gross, balance at end of period	71,235,000	69,073,000	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	'	'	'
Accumulated Amortization, balance at beginning of period	-46,871,000	'	'
Amortization	9,087,000	10,258,000	8,820,000
Accumulated Amortization, balance at end of period	-56,060,000	-46,871,000	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	'	'	'
Net, balance at beginning of period	22,202,000	'	'
Amortization	9,087,000	10,258,000	8,820,000
Net, balance at end of period	15,175,000	22,202,000	'
Purchased technologies	'	'	'
Summary of other intangible assets	'	'	'
Weighted Average Amortization Period	'5 years 1 month 6 days	'5 years 1 month 6 days	'
Other Intangibles, Gross	50,711,000	50,642,000	'
Accumulated Amortization	-38,877,000	-31,934,000	'
Other intangibles, net	11,834,000	18,708,000	'
Finite-Lived Other Intangible Assets, Gross	'	'	'
Gross, balance at beginning of period	50,642,000	'	'
Gross, balance at end of period	50,711,000	50,642,000	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	'	'	'
Accumulated Amortization, balance at beginning of period	-31,934,000	'	'
Amortization	6,841,000	7,599,000	6,019,000
Accumulated Amortization, balance at end of period	-38,877,000	-31,934,000	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	'	'	'
Net, balance at beginning of period	18,708,000	'	'
Amortization	6,841,000	7,599,000	6,019,000
Net, balance at end of period	11,834,000	18,708,000	'
Product development costs	'	'	'
Summary of other intangible assets	'	'	'
Weighted Average Amortization Period	'3 years	'3 years	'
Other Intangibles, Gross	20,524,000	18,431,000	'
Accumulated Amortization	-17,183,000	-14,937,000	'
Other intangibles, net	3,341,000	3,494,000	'
Finite-Lived Other Intangible Assets, Gross	'	'	'
Gross, balance at beginning of period	18,431,000	'	'
Gross, balance at end of period	20,524,000	18,431,000	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	'	'	'
Accumulated Amortization, balance at beginning of period	-14,937,000	'	'
Amortization	2,246,000	2,659,000	2,801,000
Accumulated Amortization, balance at end of period	-17,183,000	-14,937,000	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	'	'	'
Net, balance at beginning of period	3,494,000	'	'
Amortization	2,246,000	2,659,000	2,801,000
Net, balance at end of period	3,341,000	3,494,000	'
Other technologies	'	'	'
Summary of other intangible assets	'	'	'
Other Intangibles, Gross	45,581,000	45,569,000	'
Accumulated Amortization	-33,364,000	-29,566,000	'
Other intangibles, net	12,217,000	16,003,000	'
Finite-Lived Other Intangible Assets, Gross	'	'	'
Gross, balance at beginning of period	45,569,000	'	'
Gross, balance at end of period	45,581,000	45,569,000	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	'	'	'
Accumulated Amortization, balance at beginning of period	-29,566,000	'	'
Amortization	3,775,000	3,825,000	2,807,000
Accumulated Amortization, balance at end of period	-33,364,000	-29,566,000	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	'	'	'
Net, balance at beginning of period	16,003,000	'	'
Amortization	3,775,000	3,825,000	2,807,000
Net, balance at end of period	12,217,000	16,003,000	'
Customer relationships	'	'	'
Summary of other intangible assets	'	'	'
Weighted Average Amortization Period	'6 years 4 months 24 days	'6 years 4 months 24 days	'
Other Intangibles, Gross	40,936,000	40,924,000	'
Accumulated Amortization	-29,786,000	-26,919,000	'
Other intangibles, net	11,150,000	14,005,000	'
Finite-Lived Other Intangible Assets, Gross	'	'	'
Gross, balance at beginning of period	40,924,000	'	'
Gross, balance at end of period	40,936,000	40,924,000	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	'	'	'
Accumulated Amortization, balance at beginning of period	-26,919,000	'	'
Amortization	2,850,000	2,854,000	2,146,000
Accumulated Amortization, balance at end of period	-29,786,000	-26,919,000	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	'	'	'
Net, balance at beginning of period	14,005,000	'	'
Amortization	2,850,000	2,854,000	2,146,000
Net, balance at end of period	11,150,000	14,005,000	'
Other intangibles	'	'	'
Summary of other intangible assets	'	'	'
Weighted Average Amortization Period	'4 years 1 month 6 days	'4 years 1 month 6 days	'
Other Intangibles, Gross	4,645,000	4,645,000	'
Accumulated Amortization	-3,578,000	-2,647,000	'
Other intangibles, net	1,067,000	1,998,000	'
Finite-Lived Other Intangible Assets, Gross	'	'	'
Gross, balance at beginning of period	4,645,000	'	'
Gross, balance at end of period	4,645,000	4,645,000	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	'	'	'
Accumulated Amortization, balance at beginning of period	-2,647,000	'	'
Amortization	925,000	971,000	661,000
Accumulated Amortization, balance at end of period	-3,578,000	-2,647,000	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	'	'	'
Net, balance at beginning of period	1,998,000	'	'
Amortization	925,000	971,000	661,000
Net, balance at end of period	$1,067,000	$1,998,000	'

Other_Intangibles_Net_Details_

Other Intangibles, Net (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Estimated future amortization	'	'	'	'
2014	$9,851	'	'	'
2015	8,654	'	'	'
2016	5,731	'	'	'
2017	2,162	'	'	'
2018	938	'	'	'
Thereafter	56	'	'	'
Total	27,392	38,205	49,521	19,772
Developed technology	'	'	'	'
Estimated future amortization	'	'	'	'
2014	6,460	'	'	'
2015	5,425	'	'	'
2016	3,010	'	'	'
2017	280	'	'	'
Total	15,175	22,202	'	'
Other intangibles	'	'	'	'
Estimated future amortization	'	'	'	'
2014	3,391	'	'	'
2015	3,229	'	'	'
2016	2,721	'	'	'
2017	1,882	'	'	'
2018	938	'	'	'
Thereafter	56	'	'	'
Total	$12,217	$16,003	'	'

Restructuring_Charges_Details

Restructuring Charges (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Changes in the restructuring accrual	'	'	'
Balance of restructuring accrual at the beginning of the period	$3,142,000	$1,050,000	$1,340,000
Restructuring charges	3,770,000	3,630,000	669,000
Reversal of deferred rent related to facilities exited	'	'	60,000
Cash payments	-5,914,000	-1,542,000	-1,046,000
Accretion of prior restructuring costs	'	4,000	27,000
Balance of restructuring accrual at the end of the period	998,000	3,142,000	1,050,000
Restructuring accrual included in other long-term liabilities	1,000,000	'	'
Facility Exit Costs	'	'	'
Changes in the restructuring accrual	'	'	'
Balance of restructuring accrual at the beginning of the period	4,000	448,000	1,340,000
Restructuring charges	181,000	76,000	67,000
Reversal of deferred rent related to facilities exited	'	'	60,000
Cash payments	'	-524,000	-1,046,000
Accretion of prior restructuring costs	'	4,000	27,000
Balance of restructuring accrual at the end of the period	185,000	4,000	448,000
Severance and Benefits	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	'	'	'
Total recognized cost	7,200,000	'	'
Changes in the restructuring accrual	'	'	'
Balance of restructuring accrual at the beginning of the period	3,138,000	602,000	'
Restructuring charges	3,589,000	3,554,000	602,000
Cash payments	-5,914,000	-1,018,000	'
Balance of restructuring accrual at the end of the period	$813,000	$3,138,000	$602,000

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 12, 2013

Jun. 12, 2013

Jun. 12, 2013

Jun. 12, 2013

Jun. 12, 2013

Jan. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Credit agreement

Restated Credit Agreement

Restated Credit Agreement

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Letter of credit

Swing line loan

Term Loan A Facility

Incremental Facility

Revolving and Term Loans

Revolving and Term Loans

Revolving and Term Loans

Revolving and Term Loans

Revolving and Term Loans

Revolving and Term Loans

Revolving and Term Loans

Revolving and Term Loans

Revolving and Term Loans

item

Subsequent event

Restated Credit Agreement

Restated Credit Agreement

Restated Credit Agreement

Restated Credit Agreement

Restated Credit Agreement

Restated Credit Agreement

Restated Credit Agreement

Restated Credit Agreement

Restated Credit Agreement

Restated Credit Agreement

Restated Credit Agreement

Restated Credit Agreement

Restated Credit Agreement

Restated Credit Agreement

Restated Credit Agreement

item

Subsequent event

Alternate base rate

Alternate base rate

Alternate base rate

Prime rate

Federal funds rate

LIBOR

LIBOR

LIBOR

item

Minimum

Maximum

item

Minimum

Maximum

Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of equal consecutive quarterly principal installments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

20

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Quarterly principal installments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum borrowing facility

'

'

'

'

200

25

10

225

75

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Variable interest rate base (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'Alternate Base Rate

'Alternate Base Rate

'prime rate

'federal funds rate

'adjusted LIBOR rate for a one-month period

'adjusted LIBOR rate (based on one, two, three or six-month interest periods)

'adjusted LIBOR rate (based on one, two, three or six-month interest periods)

Percentage points added to the reference rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.25%

1.25%

'

0.50%

1.00%

1.25%

2.25%

Number of fiscal quarters used in calculating the consolidated leverage ratio

'

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4

'

'

'

'

4

'

'

Percentage of the capital stock of Advent's or a guarantor's first-tier foreign subsidiaries serving as collateral on the obligations

'

66.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Leverage ratio, Maximum, Covenant

'

4

3.75

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Leverage ratio, Actual

'

2.8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest coverage ratio, Minimum, Covenant

'

2.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest coverage ratio, Actual

'

15.1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Default interest rate (as a percent)

'

2.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt outstanding

95

305

'

90

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of fiscal quarters used in calculating the consolidated interest coverage ratio

'

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Principal payment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Components of income from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	'
US	$37,864,000	$48,552,000	$40,122,000
Foreign	1,055,000	-993,000	1,200,000
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	38,919,000	47,559,000	41,322,000
Current:	'	'	'
Federal	11,740,000	12,845,000	8,857,000
State	3,034,000	1,653,000	1,005,000
Foreign	1,121,000	774,000	1,241,000
Deferred:	'	'	'
Federal	-4,000,000	3,502,000	2,633,000
State	-1,102,000	-576,000	-276,000
Foreign	-626,000	-870,000	-469,000
Total	10,167,000	17,328,000	12,991,000
Reconciliation of statutory federal tax rate to effective income tax rate	'	'	'
Statutory federal rate (as a percent)	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State taxes (as a percent)	4.40%	4.30%	3.80%
Stock compensation relating to incentive stock options and employee stock purchase plans (as a percent)	0.10%	0.60%	0.10%
Research and development and other state tax credits (as a percent)	-12.00%	-2.80%	-8.00%
Change in valuation allowance (as a percent)	-0.10%	-0.10%	0.50%
Change in state contingency reserve (as a percent)	'	-0.20%	-0.40%
Foreign taxes (as a percent)	0.60%	0.80%	0.60%
Impact of state tax rate changes on net deferred tax assets (as a percent)	'	-0.20%	'
Domestic Production Activities Deduction (as a percent)	-1.70%	'	'
Other, net (as a percent)	-0.20%	-1.00%	-0.20%
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)	26.10%	36.40%	31.40%
Undistributed earnings for certain non-US subsidiaries	$20,200,000	'	'

Income_Taxes_Details_2

Income Taxes (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred tax assets, current:	'	'
Deferred revenue	$3,117,000	$3,509,000
Other accrued liabilities and reserves	6,378,000	5,304,000
Stock compensation	15,363,000	10,206,000
Other	40,000	-85,000
Total deferred tax assets, current	24,898,000	18,934,000
Non-current deferred tax assets:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	45,000	-2,176,000
Net operating losses, capital losses and credit carryforwards	19,536,000	22,585,000
Other	4,265,000	4,977,000
Valuation allowance	-826,000	-862,000
Total deferred tax assets, non-current	23,020,000	24,524,000
Deferred tax assets	47,918,000	43,458,000
Deferred tax liabilities	-1,982,000	-2,141,000
Net deferred tax assets	45,936,000	41,317,000
Valuation allowance against deferred tax assets relating to capital losses and investment reserves	826,000	'
Federal net operating loss carryforwards	$7,100,000	'

Income_Taxes_Details_3

Income Taxes (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
		item
Activity relating to the Company's unrecognized tax benefits	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	$12,148,000	$11,144,000	$9,501,000
Gross increases related to tax positions in prior period	10,000	12,000	'
Gross decreases related to tax positions in prior period	'	'	-185,000
Gross increases related to current period tax positions	2,520,000	992,000	1,828,000
Balance at the end of the period	14,678,000	12,148,000	11,144,000
Portion of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized would decrease the entity's tax provision and increase net income	'	12,100,000	'
Number of states in which accrued a nominal amount of interest and penalties for specific exposures	'	2	'
Research credits | Federal	'	'	'
Tax credit Carryforward	'	'	'
Credits subject to expiration	19,700,000	'	'
Research credits | California	'	'	'
Tax credit Carryforward	'	'	'
Credits not subject to expiration	22,600,000	'	'
Enterprise zone credits | California	'	'	'
Tax credit Carryforward	'	'	'
Credits subject to expiration	$7,200,000	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Lease Obligations and Legal Contingencies	'	'	'
Future operating lease payments	$55,577,000	'	'
Future minimum rental receipts under non-cancelable sub-leases	1,757,000	'	'
Future Lease Payments	'	'	'
2014	10,224,000	'	'
2015	9,769,000	'	'
2016	8,194,000	'	'
2017	4,420,000	'	'
2018	3,872,000	'	'
Thereafter	19,098,000	'	'
Total	55,577,000	'	'
Future Sub-lease Income	'	'	'
2014	156,000	'	'
2015	178,000	'	'
2016	251,000	'	'
2017	251,000	'	'
2018	241,000	'	'
Thereafter	680,000	'	'
Total	1,757,000	'	'
Future Net Lease Payments	'	'	'
2014	10,068,000	'	'
2015	9,591,000	'	'
2016	7,943,000	'	'
2017	4,169,000	'	'
2018	3,631,000	'	'
Thereafter	18,418,000	'	'
Total	53,820,000	'	'
Rent expense	'	'	'
Rent expense, net of sub-lease income	8,700,000	8,500,000	8,400,000
Sub-lease income from non-restructured facilities	45,000	0	36,000
MicroEdge	'	'	'
Lease Obligations and Legal Contingencies	'	'	'
Future operating lease payments	6,300,000	'	'
Future minimum rental receipts under non-cancelable sub-leases	2,800,000	'	'
Future Lease Payments	'	'	'
Total	6,300,000	'	'
Future Sub-lease Income	'	'	'
Total	$2,800,000	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Oct. 01, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Oct. 01, 2013

item

Options

Total SAR and RSU

Total SAR and RSU

SAR

SAR

SAR

RSU

RSU

RSU

RSU

RSU

Initial Equity Grant Upon Board Election

Annual Equity Grant Upon Board Re-Election

Initial Equity Grant Upon Board Election

Annual Equity Grant Upon Board Re-Election

Initial Equity Grant Upon Board Election

Initial Equity Grant Upon Board Election

Annual Equity Grant Upon Board Re-Election

Annual Equity Grant Upon Board Re-Election

Descriptions of stock options plan

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of stock option plans

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Vesting period for grants prior to February, 2009

'

'5 years

'

'

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Vesting period for grants after February, 2009

'

'4 years

'

'

'4 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Plan expiration period from the date of inception

'

'10 years

'

'

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proportional vesting period for remaining shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2 years

'

'

'

'

Vesting period for grants

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'4 years

'

'

'

'

Requisite service period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'4 years

'

'

'

'

Initial equity grant value upon joining the Board (in dollars)

'

'

$200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

$300,000

'

'

Percentage of initial equity grant value awarded to non-employee directors

'

'

'

'

'

70.00%

'

'

30.00%

'

'

'

Percentage of annual equity grant value awarded to non-employee directors

'

'

'

'

'

'

70.00%

'

'

'

30.00%

'

Annual equity grant value upon re-election to the Board (in dollars)

'

'

'

$120,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$150,000

StockBased_Compensation_Detail1

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	18-May-05
					Maximum	Minimum	Employee Stock Purchase Plan	Employee Stock Purchase Plan	Employee Stock Purchase Plan	Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Stock-Based Compensation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Minimum service hours per week for eligibility to participate in the plan	'	'	'	'	'	'	'20 hours	'	'	'
Minimum service months per year for eligibility to participate in the plan	'	'	'	'	'	'	'5 months	'	'	'
Purchase price of share awards expressed as a percentage of closing sale price of the Company's common stock	'	'	'	'	'	'	85.00%	'	'	'
Offering period	'	'	'	'	'	'	'6 months	'	'	'
Maximum percentage of salary and certain variable compensation of eligible employees that can be withheld	'	'	'	'	'	'	10.00%	'	'	'
Common stock reserved for issuance (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,000,000
Common shares issued (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	283,267	325,270	272,767	'
Average price (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	$22.21	$20.48	$22.58	'
Common stock reserved for future issuance (in shares)	2,736,000	4,155,000	4,545,000	6,622,000	'	'	1,208,604	'	'	'
401(k) Plan	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Contribution by an employee, as a percentage of annual compensation	'	'	'	'	70.00%	1.00%	'	'	'	'
Percentage of an employee's compensation eligible for employer contribution match	'	'	'	'	'	6.00%	'	'	'	'
Employer matching contribution as a percentage of participant contributions for up to 6.0% of an employee's compensation	50.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Matching contributions made by the company (in millions of dollars)	$3.80	$4	$3.70	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_Detail2

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 3) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 12, 2013

Jun. 12, 2013

Jul. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Special Dividend

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

RSU

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights /RSUs

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights /RSUs

item

Pre-Modification

Post-Modification

Minimum

Minimum

Minimum

Minimum

Maximum

Maximum

Maximum

Maximum

Non-cash

Cash

Cash

Minimum

Maximum

Pre-Modification

Post-Modification

Pre-Modification

Post-Modification

Stock-Based Compensation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Per RSU amount that holders of RSUs will receive upon vesting per equity award modification

$9

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of employees and non-employee directors affected by equity award modifications

'

900

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash payment to the option and SAR holders to compensate for the differences in the reduction of exercise price

'

'

'

$5.40

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Reduction in the exercise price of the eligible outstanding awards (in dollars per share)

'

'

$9

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Assumptions used in determining the fair value of the stock-based awards

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Market price of Advent stock (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$26.10

$26.10

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Exercise price (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$8.28

$7.84

'

'

$32.85

$23.85

'

'

'

'

'

Risk-free interest rate, minimum (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

0.50%

0.60%

0.90%

0.04%

0.04%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Risk-free interest rate, maximum (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

1.80%

1.20%

2.40%

1.49%

1.23%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Volatility, minimum (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

33.40%

38.40%

36.00%

31.33%

31.33%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Volatility, maximum (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

38.80%

42.90%

42.80%

37.45%

37.40%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected life

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'

'

'3 years 11 months 8 days

'4 years 7 days

'3 months 4 days

'3 months 4 days

'5 years 22 days

'5 years 6 months

'6 years 4 months 24 days

'5 years 4 months 17 days

'

'

'

'

'

Expected dividends (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total incremental stock based compensation expense excluding estimated forfeitures

40.8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

24.8

5.4

10.6

'

'

Total incremental stock based compensation expense including estimated forfeitures

38.2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock based compensation expense recognized during the period excluding estimated forfeitures

27.1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

17.9

5.4

3.8

'

'

Stock based compensation expense recognized during the period including estimated forfeitures

26.7

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unamortized stock based compensation expense excluding estimated forfeitures

13.7

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.9

'

6.8

'

'

Unamortized stock based compensation expense including estimated forfeitures

$11.50

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Original remaining vesting periods of the awards over which the remaining incremental charge is being recognized

'2 years 6 months

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 month

'41 months

StockBased_Compensation_Detail3

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	$48,179,000	$20,801,000	$19,138,000
Tax effect on stock-based compensation expense	-19,046,000	-8,087,000	-7,472,000
Capitalized stock-based compensation expense	273,000	198,000	233,000
Total unrecognized compensation cost	51,100,000	'	'
Weighted average period for recognition of compensation cost	'2 years 6 months	'	'
Continuing operations	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Effect on net income, net of tax	29,133,000	12,714,000	11,666,000
Options, SARs & ESPP	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	36,058,000	12,344,000	10,973,000
Tax effect on stock-based compensation expense	-14,427,000	-4,763,000	-4,303,000
Options, SARs & ESPP | Continuing operations	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Effect on net income, net of tax	21,631,000	7,581,000	6,670,000
RSU	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	12,121,000	8,457,000	8,165,000
Tax effect on stock-based compensation expense	-4,619,000	-3,324,000	-3,169,000
RSU | Continuing operations	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Effect on net income, net of tax	7,502,000	5,133,000	4,996,000
Total cost of revenues	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	6,744,000	3,641,000	3,468,000
Total cost of revenues | Options, SARs & ESPP	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	4,506,000	2,074,000	1,858,000
Total cost of revenues | RSU	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	2,238,000	1,567,000	1,610,000
Cost of recurring revenues	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	3,491,000	2,405,000	2,154,000
Cost of recurring revenues | Options, SARs & ESPP	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	2,057,000	1,432,000	1,105,000
Cost of recurring revenues | RSU	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	1,434,000	973,000	1,049,000
Cost of non-recurring revenues	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	3,253,000	1,236,000	1,314,000
Cost of non-recurring revenues | Options, SARs & ESPP	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	2,449,000	642,000	753,000
Cost of non-recurring revenues | RSU	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	804,000	594,000	561,000
Total operating expenses	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	41,435,000	17,160,000	15,670,000
Total operating expenses | Options, SARs & ESPP	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	31,552,000	10,270,000	9,115,000
Total operating expenses | RSU	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	9,883,000	6,890,000	6,555,000
Sales and marketing	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	13,265,000	7,165,000	6,305,000
Sales and marketing | Options, SARs & ESPP	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	10,122,000	4,881,000	4,324,000
Sales and marketing | RSU	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	3,143,000	2,284,000	1,981,000
Product development	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	8,863,000	5,821,000	5,138,000
Product development | Options, SARs & ESPP	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	5,053,000	2,952,000	2,348,000
Product development | RSU	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	3,810,000	2,869,000	2,790,000
General and administrative	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	19,307,000	4,174,000	4,227,000
General and administrative | Options, SARs & ESPP	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	16,377,000	2,437,000	2,443,000
General and administrative | RSU	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'	'	'
Stock-based employee compensation expense	$2,930,000	$1,737,000	$1,784,000

StockBased_Compensation_Detail4

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 5) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Share data in Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jan. 02, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Options

Options

Options

Maximum

Maximum

Minimum

Minimum

Post-Modification

Post-Modification

Post-Modification

Post-Modification

Post-Modification

Maximum

Minimum

Assumptions used in determining the fair value of the stock-based awards

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Risk-free interest rate, minimum (as a percent)

'

'

0.10%

0.50%

0.60%

0.90%

'

'

'

'

0.04%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Risk-free interest rate, maximum (as a percent)

'

'

0.20%

1.80%

1.20%

2.40%

'

'

'

'

1.23%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)

0.10%

0.10%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Volatility, minimum (as a percent)

31.70%

31.00%

28.60%

33.40%

38.40%

36.00%

'

'

'

'

31.33%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Volatility, maximum (as a percent)

31.80%

48.30%

48.30%

38.80%

42.90%

42.80%

'

'

'

'

37.40%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected life

'6 months

'6 months

'6 months

'

'

'5 years

'5 years 22 days

'5 years 6 months

'3 years 11 months 8 days

'4 years 7 days

'

'

'

'5 years 4 months 17 days

'3 months 4 days

'

'

'

Expected dividends (as a percent)

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

'

'

'

'

0.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

ESPP period

'6 months

'6 months

'6 months

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of Shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares)

'

'

'

7,668

7,029

6,780

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options and SARs granted (in shares)

'

'

'

1,220

1,895

1,469

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options and SARs exercised (in shares)

'

'

'

-2,951

-972

-1,032

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options and SARs canceled (in shares)

'

'

'

-347

-284

-188

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding at end of period (in shares)

'

'

'

5,590

7,668

7,029

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Exercisable at end of period (in shares)

'

'

'

2,720

4,575

4,355

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted Average Exercise Price

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding at beginning of year (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

$19.82

$18.01

$15.73

'

'

'

'

'

$15.05

$14.22

'

'

'

'

'

Options and SARs granted (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

$24.92

$26.72

'

'

'

'

'

$14.22

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options and SARs exercised (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

$15.60

$14.47

'

'

'

'

'

$14.79

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options and SARs canceled (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

$23.63

$22.96

'

'

'

'

'

$23.40

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

$19.82

$18.01

'

'

'

'

'

$15.05

$14.22

'

'

'

'

'

Exercisable at end of period (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

$16.55

$14.65

'

'

'

'

'

$11.67

'

'

'

'

'

'

Additional disclosure about options and SARs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate intrinsic value of options and SARs outstanding

'

'

'

$111,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate intrinsic value of options and SARs exercisable

'

'

'

63,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Closing price of stock (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

$34.95

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

$10.47

$8.88

$9.35

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total intrinsic value of awards exercised

'

'

'

43,514,000

10,086,000

13,612,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash received from exercises

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$19,495,000

$5,173,000

$7,189,000

StockBased_Compensation_Detail5

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 6) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

RSU

RSU

RSU

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock Options / Stock Appreciation Rights

Options

Stock Plan Amendment April 2012

Stock Plan Amendment April 2010

$7.84

$7.92 - $12.10

$7.92 - $12.10

$7.92 - $12.10

$12.12 - $15.60

$12.12 - $15.60

$12.12 - $15.60

$15.73 - $17.73

$15.73 - $17.73

$15.73 - $17.73

$17.80

$17.85

$17.91

$18.02 - $21.15

$18.02 - $21.15

$18.02 - $21.15

$21.67

$23.85 - $34.48

$23.85 - $34.48

$23.85 - $34.48

Minimum

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

Options and SARs outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Exercise Price (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$7.84

'

$7.92

$12.10

'

$12.12

$15.60

'

$15.73

$17.73

$17.80

$17.85

$17.91

'

$18.02

$21.15

$21.67

'

$23.85

$34.48

Number of Shares

5,590,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,135,000

1,023,000

'

'

563,000

'

'

213,000

'

'

799,000

3,000

562,000

186,000

'

'

1,036,000

70,000

'

'

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life

'6 years 10 months 2 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2 years 9 months 22 days

'6 years 8 months 12 days

'

'

'6 years 5 months 19 days

'

'

'7 years 8 months 19 days

'

'

'8 years 4 months 6 days

'6 years 10 months 13 days

'7 years 6 months 14 days

'8 years 7 months 20 days

'

'

'9 years 4 months 17 days

'9 years 8 months 8 days

'

'

Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)

$15.05

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$7.84

$11.26

'

'

$13.33

'

'

$17.13

'

'

$17.80

$17.85

$17.91

$19.34

'

'

$21.67

$30.53

'

'

Expected to vest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of shares expected to vest

5,342,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life

'6 years 8 months 26 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)

$14.87

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock options and SARs exercisable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number Exercisable (in shares)

2,720,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,134,000

465,000

'

'

422,000

'

'

104,000

'

'

266,000

1,000

287,000

41,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)

$11.67

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$7.84

$10.26

'

'

$13.35

'

'

$17.25

'

'

$17.80

$17.85

$17.91

$18.65

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate intrinsic value of options and SARs expected to vest

$107.30

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity awards available for grant

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Beginning balance (in shares)

4,155,000

4,545,000

6,622,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Award authorized (in shares)

'

1,915,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options and SARs granted (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,220,000

-1,895,000

-1,469,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options and SARs canceled (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

347,000

284,000

188,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options expired (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-10,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

RSUs granted

'

'

'

-393,000

-520,000

-489,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

RSUs canceled (in shares)

'

'

'

152,000

98,000

94,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

RSUs adjustment (in shares)

'

'

'

-305,000

-272,000

-391,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ending balance (in shares)

2,736,000

4,155,000

6,622,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Reduction in shares available under the Plan for each share covered by awards due to plan amendment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.79

1.99

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

RSU activity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding and unvested at beginning of period (in shares)

'

'

'

1,273,000

1,253,000

1,308,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

RSUs granted (in shares)

'

'

'

393,000

520,000

489,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

RSUs vested (in shares)

'

'

'

-355,000

-402,000

-450,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

RSUs canceled (in shares)

'

'

'

-152,000

-98,000

-94,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding and unvested at end of period (in shares)

'

'

'

1,159,000

1,273,000

1,253,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding and unvested at beginning of period (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

$18.16

$16.51

$19.58

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

RSUs granted (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

$30.57

$25.69

$26.75

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

RSUs vested (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

$22.31

$21.36

$35.35

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

RSUs canceled (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

$25.30

$23.82

$22.21

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding and unvested at end of period (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

$20.16

$18.16

$16.51

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate intrinsic value (in dollars)

'

'

'

40.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Closing price of stock (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

$34.95

'

'

$34.95

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash payments upon vesting related to the equity award modification

'

'

'

$10.40

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net_Income_Per_Share_Details

Net Income Per Share (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Numerator:	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$28,752	$30,231	$28,331
Discontinued operation	50	184	1,839
Net income	$28,802	$30,415	$30,170
Denominator:	'	'	'
Denominator for basic net income per share-weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	51,207,000	50,614,000	51,797,000
Dilutive common equivalent shares:	'	'	'
Employee stock options and other (in shares)	2,171,000	1,811,000	2,288,000
Denominator for diluted net income per share-weighted average shares outstanding, assuming exercise of potential dilutive common shares (in shares)	53,378,000	52,425,000	54,085,000
Basic net income per share:	'	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.56	$0.60	$0.55
Discontinued operation (in dollars per share)	'	'	$0.04
Total operations (in dollars per share)	$0.56	$0.60	$0.58
Diluted net income per share:	'	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.54	$0.58	$0.52
Discontinued operation (in dollars per share)	'	'	$0.03
Total operations (in dollars per share)	$0.54	$0.58	$0.56
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	1,900,000	3,200,000	2,100,000

Common_Stock_Repurchase_Progra2

Common Stock Repurchase Programs (Details) (Common Stock, USD $)	12 Months Ended			36 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013
Treasury Stock disclosures	'	'	'	'
Total Number of Shares Repurchased (in shares)	1,600,000	1,651,000	2,243,000	5,494,000
Cost (in dollars)	$16	$16	$23	$134,113
Average Price Paid Per Share (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	$24.41
Share Repurchase Program - General	'	'	'	'
Treasury Stock disclosures	'	'	'	'
Total Number of Shares Repurchased (in shares)	1,600,000	1,651,000	2,243,000	'
Cost (in dollars)	$41,256	$41,275	$51,582	'
Average Price Paid Per Share (in dollars per share)	$25.79	$25	$23	'
Remaining number of shares authorized for repurchase by the Board (in shares)	400,000	'	'	400,000
Share Repurchase - Secondary Market Offering	'	'	'	'
Treasury Stock disclosures	'	'	'	'
Number of shares authorized (in shares)	1,600,000	'	'	1,600,000

Segment_Significant_Customer_a2

Segment, Significant Customer and Geographic Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	item
Segment, Significant Customer and Geographic Information	'	'	'
Number of operating segments	1	'	'
Geographic Information	'	'	'
Long-lived assets	$49,070	$50,263	'
Net sales	382,959	358,819	326,248
United States	'	'	'
Geographic Information	'	'	'
Long-lived assets	45,299	45,773	'
Net sales	312,683	299,018	267,736
International	'	'	'
Geographic Information	'	'	'
Long-lived assets	3,771	4,490	'
Net sales	$70,276	$59,801	$58,512

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Recurring basis

Recurring basis

Recurring basis

Recurring basis

Recurring basis

Recurring basis

Recurring basis

Recurring basis

Recurring basis

Recurring basis

Recurring basis

Recurring basis

Recurring basis

Estimated fair value

Estimated fair value

Estimated fair value

Estimated fair value

Estimated fair value

Estimated fair value

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Money market funds

US government debt securities

Corporate debt securities

Foreign government debt securities

Money market funds

US government debt securities

US government debt securities

Corporate debt securities

Foreign government debt securities

Fair Value Measurements

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maturity period of cash equivalents to classify as money market funds, maximum

'3 months

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Financial Assets:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and cash equivalents

'

'

'

$47,086

'

'

'

$47,086

'

'

'

'

'

'

Investment, at fair value

'

'

'

'

59,815

110,508

'

'

55,817

'

'

3,998

110,508

'

Cash and cash equivalents, and short-term investments

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,421

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,421

Financial Liabilities:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt

'

305,000

95,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

305,000

95,000

'

'

'

Transfers of assets from level 1 to level 2 of fair value hierarchy

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Transfers of assets from level 2 to level 1 of fair value hierarchy

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Schedule_II_VALUATION_AND_QUAL1

Schedule II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for doubtful accounts	'	'	'
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	'	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Period	$110	$106	$168
Additions (Reductions) Charged to Expense	278	403	230
Write-offs/Adjustments	-157	-399	-292
Balance at End of Period	231	110	106
Allowance for sales returns	'	'	'
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	'	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Period	2,970	1,816	2,003
Additions (Reductions) Charged to Expense	-306	1,154	-187
Balance at End of Period	2,664	2,970	1,816
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	'	'	'
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	'	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Period	862	892	820
Additions (Reductions) Charged to Expense	-36	-35	188
Write-offs/Adjustments	'	5	-116
Balance at End of Period	$826	$862	$892