Lionbridge (LIOX) 10-Q 8 Aug 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Aug. 01, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Entity Registrant Name	'LIONBRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES INC /DE/	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001058299	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	64,090,054

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$31,270	$38,867
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $250 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013	78,131	70,431
Unbilled receivables	24,387	19,498
Other current assets	12,946	12,938
Total current assets	146,734	141,734
Property and equipment, net	21,545	20,968
Goodwill	20,584	19,595
Acquisition-related intangible assets, net	12,439	13,226
Other assets	4,618	5,487
Total assets	205,920	201,010
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	26,404	21,784
Accrued compensation and benefits	18,347	18,183
Accrued outsourcing	13,488	12,579
Accrued restructuring	1,175	1,201
Income taxes payable	1,870	2,047
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	9,648	11,155
Deferred revenue	9,472	10,583
Total current liabilities	80,404	77,532
Long-term debt	27,000	27,000
Deferred income taxes, long-term	913	913
Other long-term liabilities	11,604	13,172
Total liabilities	119,921	118,617
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 64,223,808 and 63,705,585 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	642	637
Additional paid-in capital	271,652	273,411
Accumulated deficit	-206,332	-212,004
Accumulated other comprehensive income	20,037	20,349
Total stockholders' equity	85,999	82,393
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$205,920	$201,010

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Allowance for accounts receivable	$250	$250
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	64,223,808	63,705,585
Common stock, shares outstanding	64,223,808	63,705,585

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$130,538	$123,407	$250,743	$237,077
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization included below)	89,871	84,253	172,951	166,135
Sales and marketing	9,764	9,123	19,684	18,272
General and administrative	20,373	19,188	40,719	38,669
Research and development	1,757	1,819	3,496	3,475
Depreciation and amortization	1,889	1,847	3,738	3,647
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	813	828	1,611	1,656
Restructuring, impairment and other charges	882	1,297	1,216	2,021
Total operating expenses	125,349	118,355	243,415	233,875
Income from operations	5,189	5,052	7,328	3,202
Interest expense:	'	'	'	'
Interest on outstanding debt	100	210	249	447
Amortization of deferred financing charges	27	25	54	50
Interest income	31	13	50	39
Other expense (income), net	237	592	-111	884
Income before income taxes	4,856	4,238	7,186	1,860
Provision for income taxes	1,066	771	1,514	1,363
Net income	$3,790	$3,467	$5,672	$497
Net income per share of common stock:	'	'	'	'
Basic	$0.06	$0.06	$0.09	$0.01
Diluted	$0.06	$0.06	$0.09	$0.01
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:	'	'	'	'
Basic	60,523	60,724	60,372	60,550
Diluted	63,410	62,436	63,515	61,941

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income	$3,790	$3,467	$5,672	$497
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Impact to revalue unfunded projected benefit obligation, net of tax of $0	'	'	-2	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0	121	58	-310	-30
Comprehensive income	$3,911	$3,525	$5,360	$467

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Impact to revalue unfunded projected benefit obligation, tax	$0	$0	$0	$0
Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax	$0	$0	$0	$0

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$5,672	$497
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Stock-based compensation	3,806	3,310
Amortization of deferred financing charges	54	50
Depreciation and amortization	3,738	3,647
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	1,611	1,656
Non-cash restructuring, impairment and other charges	-107	174
Other	-30	2
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding impact of acquisitions:	'	'
Accounts receivable	-7,078	-11,902
Unbilled receivables	-5,078	-2,097
Other current assets	755	-1,317
Other assets	916	139
Accounts payable	3,467	1,806
Accrued compensation and benefits	-2,796	126
Accrued outsourcing	900	2,724
Accrued restructuring	8	-557
Income tax payable	-174	-682
Accrued expenses, other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities	-2,402	1,513
Deferred revenue	-1,123	1,071
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,139	160
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-3,857	-4,125
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	-2,360	-434
Net cash used in investing activities	-6,217	-4,559
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving line of credit	4,500	9,550
Payments of borrowings on revolving line of credit	-4,500	-9,550
Payments of debt issuance costs	-84	'
Payments for share repurchases	-2,731	-3,839
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under stock option plans	581	673
Payments of deferred acquisition obligations	-1,344	-597
Payments of capital lease obligations	-18	-18
Net cash used in financing activities	-3,596	-3,781
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-7,674	-8,180
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	77	25
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	38,867	25,797
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	31,270	17,642
Non-cash activities:	'	'
Property and equipment included in accounts payable	$307	'

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	Nature of the Business
	The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, “Lionbridge” or the “Company”). These financial statements are unaudited. However, in the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, all of a normal recurring nature, necessary for their fair presentation. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results expected for a full year. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of the operations, financial position and cash flows of the Company in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The condensed consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2013 was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP for annual financial statements. These statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	The Company’s preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. Estimates are used (but not limited to) when accounting for collectability of receivables, calculating service revenue using a proportional performance assessment and valuing intangible assets and deferred tax assets. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Stockholders_Equity_and_StockB

Stockholders' Equity and Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity and Stock-Based Compensation	'
	2. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	Restricted Stock Awards
	Lionbridge issued 1,336,500 and 188,542 shares of restricted common stock and restricted stock units, respectively, under the Company’s 2011 Stock Incentive Plan, during the six month period ended June 30, 2014 representing a fair market value of $8.4 million. Of the total 1,525,042 shares of restricted common stock and restricted stock units issued in the six month period ended June 30, 2014, 1,161,450 have restrictions on disposition which lapse over four years from the date of grant, 35,592 have restrictions on disposition which lapse over thirteen months from the grant date and 328,000 shares of restricted common stock were granted to certain employees through the long-term incentive plan (the “LTIP”) as long-term performance-based stock incentive awards under the Corporation’s 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. Pursuant to the terms of the LTIP, restrictions with respect to the stock will generally lapse upon the achievement of revenue and profitability targets within the two calendar years from and including the year of grant. The grant date fair value of the shares is recognized over the requisite period of performance once achievement of criteria is deemed probable. On a quarterly basis, the Company estimates the likelihood of achieving performance goals and records expense accordingly. Actual results, and future changes in estimates, may differ substantially from the Company’s current estimates. If the targets are not achieved, the shares will be forfeited by the employee in accordance with the forfeiture table per the grant agreements.
	Stock-based Compensation
	The Company recognizes expense for stock options, performance-based restricted stock awards and time-based restricted stock awards pursuant to the authoritative guidance. Total compensation expense related to stock options, performance-based restricted stock awards and time-based restricted stock awards are classified in the condensed consolidated statements of operations line items as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Cost of revenue	$	44	$	18	$	64	$	46
	Sales and marketing		517		309		1,038		620
	General and administrative		1,406		1,322		2,657		2,620
	Research and development		25		11		47		24
	Total stock-based compensation expense	$	1,992	$	1,660	$	3,806	$	3,310
	As of June 30, 2014, future compensation cost related to non-vested stock options, less estimated forfeitures, is approximately $1.3 million and will be recognized over an estimated weighted-average period of approximately 2.5 years. Lionbridge currently expects to amortize $12.0 million of unamortized compensation in connection with restricted stock awards outstanding as of June 30, 2014 over an estimated weighted-average period of approximately 2.5 years.
	Share Repurchasing Program
	On October 30, 2012, Lionbridge’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchasing program for up to $18 million over three years. During the program, the Company is authorized to repurchase Lionbridge common shares with a total value up to $6 million per year, subject to certain market rate conditions. The Company made the following purchases since the program’s inception in October 2012:
		Total Number of		Average Price
	Period	Shares Purchased		Paid Per Share
	May 1, 2013—May 31, 2013		182,818	$	2.8
	June 1, 2013—June 30, 2013		1,132,734	$	3.02
	July 1, 2013—July 31, 2013		118,275	$	3.07
	August 1, 2013—August 31, 2013		21,887	$	3.31
	September 1, 2013—September 30, 2013		108,886	$	3.63
	October 1, 2013—October 31, 2013		117,591	$	3.77
	Total 2013 repurchases		1,682,191	$	3.1
	May 1, 2014—May 31, 2014		152,656	$	5.71
	June 1, 2014—June 30, 2014		323,794	$	5.75
	Total 2014 repurchases		476,450	$	5.73
	Total program repurchases		2,158,641	$	3.68

Unbilled_Receivables_and_Defer

Unbilled Receivables and Deferred Revenue	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]	'
Unbilled Receivables and Deferred Revenue	'
	3. UNBILLED RECEIVABLES AND DEFERRED REVENUE
	Unbilled receivables represent revenue recognized not yet billed. Unbilled receivables are calculated for each individual project based on the proportional delivery of services at the balance sheet date. Billing of amounts in unbilled receivables occurs according to customer-agreed payment schedules or upon completion of specified project milestones. All of Lionbridge’s projects in unbilled receivables are expected to be billed and collected within one year.
	Deferred revenue represents advance billings to customers. Deferred revenue is calculated for each individual project and constitutes a performance obligation for which revenue will be recognized as services are delivered.

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	4. DEBT
	On October 30, 2013, the Company amended and restated the Credit Agreement with HSBC Bank, as Administrative Agent and a lender, and a syndicate of other lenders (the “Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”). The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement includes a $65 million senior secured revolving credit facility, which includes a $10 million sublimit for the issuance of standby letters of credit and a $10 million sublimit for swing-line loans. The Company may request, at any time and from time to time, that the revolving credit facility be increased by an amount not to exceed $35 million, dependent upon certain conditions. The interest rates are in the range of Prime Rate plus 0.25%—1.00% or LIBOR plus 1.25%—2.00% (at the Company’s discretion), depending on certain conditions. This facility expires on October 30, 2018, after which time the Company may need to secure new financing. The Company cannot assure that it will be able to secure new financing, or financing on terms that are acceptable. At June 30, 2014, $27.0 million was outstanding with an interest rate of 1.40%. The fair value of debt approximates its current value of $27.0 million as of June 30, 2014. The fair value of the debt would be classified as a Level 2 measurement due to the use of inputs based on similar liabilities in the market.
	The Company is required to maintain leverage and fixed charge coverage ratios and to comply with other covenants in its revolving credit agreement. The leverage ratio is calculated by dividing the Company’s total outstanding indebtedness at each quarter end by its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and certain other non-cash expenses during the four consecutive quarterly periods then ended. The fixed charge coverage ratio is calculated by dividing the Company’s adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and certain other non-cash expenses minus capital expenditures for each consecutive four quarterly periods by its interest paid and cash paid on taxes during each such consecutive four quarterly periods. The Company was in compliance with both of these ratios as well as all other financial covenants as of June 30, 2014.

Net_Income_Per_Share

Net Income Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Net Income Per Share	'
	5. NET INCOME PER SHARE
	Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding. For the purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share, the denominator includes both the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding and the number of dilutive common stock equivalents such as stock options and unvested restricted stock, as determined using the treasury stock method. Shares used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, are as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding-basic		60,523		60,724		60,372		60,550
	Dilutive common stock equivalents relating to options and restricted stock		2,887		1,712		3,143		1,391
	Weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding-diluted		63,410		62,436		63,515		61,941
	Options and unvested restricted stock to purchase 0.3 million and 3.7 million shares of common stock for the three month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, were not included in the calculation of diluted net income per share as their effect would be anti-dilutive. Options and unvested restricted stock to purchase 0.3 million and 4.0 million shares of common stock for the six month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, were not included in the calculation of diluted net income per share as their effect would be anti-dilutive.

Restructuring_Impairment_and_O

Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges	'
	6. RESTRUCTURING, IMPAIRMENT AND OTHER CHARGES
	During the six month period ended June 30, 2014, Lionbridge recorded $1.2 million of restructuring, and other charges, which included restructuring charges of $1.0 million for workforce reductions in Europe, Asia and North America consisting of 13 technical staff and 1 sales staff. $0.1 million of restructuring charges representing additional costs recorded for a previously vacated facility in order to reflect changes in initial estimates of a sublease arrangement due to current economic conditions, acquisition costs of $0.2 million and $0.1 million of accretion related to the contingent consideration from the VSI acquisition in 2012. These charges were offset by reductions in expense related to changes in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration of $0.1 million from the E5 acquisition in 2013 and deferred consideration of $0.1 million from the acquisition of PRI in 2012. All facility charges, $0.6 million of workforce charges, acquisition costs and the change in fair value of PRI deferred consideration relate to the Company’s GLC segment. Workforce charges of $0.3 million, the VSI contingent consideration accretion and the change in fair value of the E5 contingent consideration relate to the Company’s GES segment. The Company made $1.2 million of cash payments in the six month period ended June 30, 2014, which related to the GLC and GES segments.
	During the six-month period ended June 30, 2013, Lionbridge recorded $2.0 million of restructuring and other charges. The $1.1 million of restructuring charges recorded in the six-month period ended June 30, 2013 included $0.9 million for workforce reductions in Europe, the Americas and Asia consisting of 12 technical staff, 7 administrative staff and 8 sales staff, and $0.2 million of additional costs recorded for a previously vacated facility in order to reflect changes in initial estimates of a sublease arrangement due to current economic conditions. The Company made $1.7 million of cash payments in the six-month period ended June 30, 2013 all of which related to the GLC operating segments. The remaining $0.9 million of other charges recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2013 relate to the Company’s engagement in strategic initiatives and a true-up of the contingent acquisition liability fair value from the VSI acquisition.
	The following table summarizes the restructuring accrual activity for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, by category (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Beginning balance, January 1	$	2,807		$	3,794
	Employee severance:
	Restructuring charges recorded		930			872
	Cash payments related to liabilities recorded on exit or disposal activities		(1,029	)		(1,399	)
	Net employee severance activity		(99	)		(527	)
	Vacated facility/Lease termination:
	Restructuring charges recorded		—			—
	Revision of estimated liabilities		138			212
	Cash payments related to liabilities recorded on exit or disposal activities		(123	)		(284	)
	Net vacated facility/lease termination activity		15			(72	)
	Ending balance, June 30	$	2,723		$	3,195
	At June 30, 2014, the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet includes accruals totaling $2.7 million primarily related to employee termination costs and vacated facilities. Lionbridge currently anticipates that $1.2 million of these will be fully paid within twelve months. The remaining $1.5 million relates to lease obligations on unused facilities expiring through 2026 and is included in other long-term liabilities in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	7. INCOME TAXES
	The provision for income taxes for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $1.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively. The provision for income taxes for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $1.5 million and $1.4 million, respectively. The tax provision for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2014 consisted primarily of taxes on income in foreign jurisdictions, interest, and penalties recorded in relation to the Company’s uncertain tax positions. The tax provision for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2013 consisted primarily of taxes on income in foreign jurisdictions, interest, and penalties recorded in relation to the Company’s uncertain tax positions.
	The balance of unrecognized tax benefits at June 30, 2014, not including interest and penalties, was $3.6 million, which, if recognized, would affect the effective income tax rate in future periods. Lionbridge also recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in tax expense. At June 30, 2014, Lionbridge had approximately $1.4 million of interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits.
	The Company conducts business globally and in the normal course of business is subject to examination by local, state and federal jurisdictions in the United States as well as in multiple foreign jurisdictions. Currently, no Internal Revenue Service audits are underway and audits in Canada, Finland, France, Poland, and India are in varying stages of completion. Open audit years are dependent upon the tax jurisdiction and range from 2006 to present.
	At June 30, 2014, no provision for U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes has been made for unrepatriated foreign earnings because it is expected that such earnings will be reinvested indefinitely.
	Lionbridge’s management has evaluated the positive and negative evidence as it relates to the realizability of its deferred tax assets. Under the applicable accounting standards, management has considered Lionbridge’s history of losses and concluded that, with the exception of certain foreign tax jurisdictions, it is more-likely-than-not that Lionbridge will not generate sufficient future taxable income to benefit from the tax assets prior to their expiration. Accordingly, full valuation allowances have been maintained against those tax assets. As a result, no income tax benefit has been recorded for the losses incurred in the U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions during the six-month period ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	8. SEGMENT INFORMATION
	Lionbridge has determined that its operating segments are those that are based on its method of internal reporting, which separately presents its business based on the service performed. The Company is reporting its results among the following three business segments:
	GLC—this segment includes solutions that enable the translation, localization and worldwide multilingual release of clients’ online content, sales and marketing information, products and related technical support and training materials to meet the language, cultural, technical and industry-specific requirements of customers in local markets throughout the world. As part of its GLC solutions, Lionbridge also provides global marketing services, and provides engineering, technical documentation and drafting services for clients who market to and support customers in global markets. Lionbridge GLC solutions utilize the Company’s cloud-based technology platforms and applications, its global crowd of qualified professional linguists, translators and in-country specialists and its global service delivery model, which make the translation, localization and content management processes more efficient for Lionbridge and its clients.
	GES—formerly referred to as GDT, this segment includes Lionbridge’s services related to testing clients’ software, websites, mobile applications and hardware utilizing a cost-efficient, blended on-site and offshore model. The GES segment also includes Lionbridge’s specialized business process crowdsourcing services including search relevance testing, in-country testing for mobile devices, and data management solutions. Lionbridge’s business process crowdsourcing solutions combine a dedicated crowd of pre-qualified, in-country professionals, Lionbridge’s secure, task management platform and Lionbridge’s proven program management expertise. This combination enables Lionbridge to align the appropriate combination of skill, capability and geography to meet each client’s requirements.
	Interpretation—this segment includes interpretation services for government and business organizations that require experienced linguists. Lionbridge provides interpretation communication services in more than 360 languages and dialects, including on-site interpretation, over-the-phone interpretation and interpreter testing, training, and assessment services.
	The Company’s internal reporting does not include the allocation of certain expenses to the operating segments but instead includes those other expenses in unallocated corporate and other expense. Unallocated expenses primarily include corporate expenses, such as interest expense, restructuring, impairment and other charges, foreign exchange gains and losses and governance expenses, as well as finance, information technology, human resources, legal, treasury and marketing expenses. The Company determines whether a cost is charged to a particular business segment or is retained as an unallocated cost based on whether the cost relates to a corporate function or to a direct expense associated with the particular business segment. For example, corporate finance, corporate information technology and corporate human resource expenses are unallocated, whereas operating segment finance, information technology and human resource expenses are charged to the applicable operating segment.
	The table below presents information about the Company’s segment data for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands). Asset information by reportable segment is not reported, since the Company does not produce such information internally.
		GLC		GES		Interpretation		Corporate			Total
								and Other
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
	External revenue	$	87,651	$	36,689	$	6,198	$	—		$	130,538
	Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)		58,665		26,004		5,202		—			89,871
	Depreciation and amortization including acquisition-related intangible assets		1,290		801		10		601			2,702
	Other operating expenses		19,261		5,380		424		—			25,065
	Segment contribution		8,435		4,504		562		(601	)		12,900
	Interest expense and other unallocated items		—		—		—		(8,044	)		(8,044	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes		8,435		4,504		562		(8,645	)		4,856
	Provision for income taxes		—		—		—		1,066			1,066
	Net income (loss)	$	8,435	$	4,504	$	562	$	(9,711	)	$	3,790
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
	External revenue	$	80,275	$	37,081	$	6,051	$	—		$	123,407
	Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)		54,164		25,247		4,842		—			84,253
	Depreciation and amortization including acquisition-related intangible assets		1,296		770		8		601			2,675
	Other operating expenses		18,655		4,702		445		—			23,802
	Segment contribution		6,160		6,362		756		(601	)		12,677
	Interest expense and other unallocated items		—		—		—		(8,439	)		(8,439	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes		6,160		6,362		756		(9,040	)		4,238
	Provision for income taxes		—		—		—		771			771
	Net income (loss)	$	6,160	$	6,362	$	756	$	(9,811	)	$	3,467
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	External revenue	$	169,067	$	69,961	$	11,715	$	—		$	250,743
	Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)		113,387		49,663		9,901		—			172,951
	Depreciation and amortization including acquisition-related intangible assets		2,552		1,599		18		1,180			5,349
	Other operating expenses		38,240		10,494		849					49,583
	Segment contribution		14,888		8,205		947		(1,180	)		22,860
	Interest expense and other unallocated items		—		—		—		(15,674	)		(15,674	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes		14,888		8,205		947		(16,854	)		7,186
	Provision for income taxes		—		—		—		1,514			1,514
	Net income (loss)	$	14,888	$	8,205	$	947	$	(18,368	)	$	5,672
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	External revenue	$	152,828	$	72,359	$	11,890	$	—		$	237,077
	Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)		106,485		49,924		9,726		—			166,135
	Depreciation and amortization including acquisition-related intangible assets		2,599		1,526		16		1,162			5,303
	Other operating expenses		37,669		9,098		990		—			47,757
	Segment contribution		6,075		11,811		1,158		(1,162	)		17,882
	Interest expense and other unallocated items		—		—		—		(16,022	)		(16,022	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes		6,075		11,811		1,158		(17,184	)		1,860
	Provision for income taxes		—		—		—		1,363			1,363
	Net income (loss)	$	6,075	$	11,811	$	1,158	$	(18,547	)	$	497

Goodwill_AcquistionRelated_Int

Goodwill, Acquistion-Related Intangible Assets, and Other Long Lived Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill, Acquistion-Related Intangible Assets, and Other Long Lived Assets	'
	9. GOODWILL, ACQUISTION-RELATED INTANGIBLE ASSETS, AND OTHER LONG LIVED ASSETS
	Lionbridge assesses the impairment of goodwill and acquisition-related intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Such events or conditions could include an economic downturn in the industries to which Lionbridge provides services; increased competition; an increase in operating or other costs; additional volatility in international currencies; the pace of technological improvements; or other information regarding Lionbridge’s market value, such as a reduction in stock price to a price near or below the book value of the Company for an extended period of time. When Lionbridge determines that the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable based upon one or more of these indicators of impairment, the Company initially assesses any impairment using fair value measurements based on projected discounted cash flow valuation models and the market approach. In addition, goodwill is reviewed for impairment on an annual basis. At December 31, 2013, the Company performed its annual test of goodwill to determine if an impairment existed. This test determined that each reporting unit’s fair value substantially exceeded the carrying value of the net assets of each respective reporting unit, using projected discounted cash flow modeling and the market approach. As a result, no impairment was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2013. There were no events or changes in circumstances during the six months ended June 30, 2014 which indicated that an assessment of the impairment of goodwill and acquisition-related intangible assets was required.
	The Company evaluates whether there has been impairment in the carrying value of its long-lived assets if circumstances indicate that a possible impairment may exist. Impairment in the carrying value of an asset is assessed when the undiscounted expected future operating cash flows derived from the asset grouping are less than its carrying value. If it is determined that the asset group is impaired then it is written down to its estimated fair value. Factors that could lead to an impairment of its long-lived assets include a worsening in customer attrition rates compared to historical attrition rates, lower than initially anticipated cash flows associated with customer relationships, significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results, significant changes in the manner of use of the acquired assets or the strategy for our overall business, identification of other impaired assets within a reporting unit, disposition of a significant portion of an operating segment, significant negative industry or economic trends, significant decline in our stock price for a sustained period and a decline in our market capitalization relative to net book value.
	Intangible assets arose from acquisitions made prior to 2011 and the acquisitions of Productive Resources, LLC (“PRI”) in June 2012, Virtual Solutions, Inc. (“VSI”) in November 2012, E5 Global Holdings, Inc. (“E5”) in October 2013 and Darwin Zone, S.A. (“Darwin”) in May 2014. Intangibles arising from acquisitions made prior to 2011 are being amortized using an economic consumption method over an estimated useful life of; (i) 3 to 12 year for customer relationships, (ii) 3 to 5 years for customer contracts and (iii) 1 to 4 years for acquired technology. Intangibles arising from the acquisitions of PRI, VSI, E5 and Darwin are being amortized over a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of; (i) 5 to 10 years for acquired technology, (ii) 2 to 12 years for customer relationships, (iii) 1 to 5 years for non-compete agreements and (iv) 1 to 2 years for trademarks.
	The following table summarizes acquisition-related intangible assets at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively (in thousands):
		June 30, 2014							December 31, 2013
		Gross		Accumulated			Balance		Gross		Accumulated			Balance
		Carrying		Amortization					Carrying		Amortization
		Value							Value
	Acquired customer relationships	$	40,040	$	(30,740	)	$	9,300	$	39,390	$	(29,564	)	$	9,826
	Acquired customer contracts		14,000		(14,000	)		—		14,000		(14,000	)		—
	Acquired technology		5,117		(3,029	)		2,088		5,117		(2,804	)		2,313
	Non-compete agreements		1,630		(641	)		989		1,500		(465	)		1,035
	Acquired trademark		131		(69	)		62		87		(35	)		52
		$	60,918	$	(48,479	)	$	12,439	$	60,094	$	(46,868	)	$	13,226
	Lionbridge currently expects to amortize the following remaining amounts of acquisition-related intangible assets held at June 30, 2014 in the fiscal periods as follows (in thousands):
	Year ending December 31,
	2014	$	1,625
	2015		2,582
	2016		2,362
	2017		1,750
	2018		828
	2019 and thereafter		3,292
		$	12,439

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	10. ACQUISITIONS
	Darwin Zone, S.A.
	On May 16, 2014, the Company acquired 100% of the shares of Darwin Zone, S.A. (“Darwin”) for $2.4 million in cash, (including the effect of working capital adjustments). Darwin, a provider of digital marketing solutions, is included in the Company’s Global Language and Content (“GLC”) operating segment. The acquisition expands the Company’s delivery model for cost efficient digital marketing solutions in the Central America region.
	The total acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred was estimated at $2.4 million. The assets and liabilities associated with Darwin were recorded at their fair values as of the acquisition date and the amounts as follows:
	Cash	$	36
	Accounts receivable and unbilled receivables		698
	Other current assets		115
	Property and equipment, net		206
	Intangible assets		824
	Goodwill		988
	Total assets		2,867
	Accounts payable		(222	)
	Other liabilities		(249	)
	Total consideration transferred	$	2,396
	Intangible assets acquired totaling $0.8 million include customer relationships of $0.7 million, a non-compete agreement executed by a key employee (“the Non-Competition Agreement”) of $0.1 million and a trade name of $44 thousand.
	The estimated fair value attributed to the customer relationships was determined based upon a discounted cash flow forecast. Cash flows were discounted at a rate of 16%. The fair value of the customer relationships will be amortized over a period of 5 years on a straight-line basis, which approximates the pattern in which the economic benefits of the acquired customer list are expected to be realized. The fair value of the Non-Competition Agreement will be amortized over 5 years on a straight-line basis, which approximates the pattern in which the economic benefits of the non-compete agreement is expected to be realized.
	Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair values of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired and is primarily the result of expected synergies. None of the goodwill or identifiable intangibles associated with this transaction will be deductible for tax purposes.
	Transaction costs related to this acquisition were approximately $0.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and are included in restructuring, impairment and other charges in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations.
	Since the date of the acquisition, May 16, 2014, the Company has recorded $0.5 million of revenue attributable to Darwin within its consolidated financial statements. The proforma results of operations including Darwin as if it were acquired at the beginning of all periods presented were not material to the consolidated operating results of the Company in either period presented.
	E5 Global Holdings, Inc.
	On October 2, 2013, the Company acquired 100% of the shares of E5 Global Holdings, Inc. (“E5”), a U.S.-based privately-held provider of application development and testing solutions with a track record of providing secure, high-quality testing services using a China-based delivery model. The acquisition enables the Company to expand its presence in China, meet growing demand for integrated onshore and offshore solutions and access E5’s long-standing relationships with clients in the hospitality and financial services industries. The results of operations of E5 are included in the Company’s results of operations from the date of acquisition. E5 is included in the Company’s GES operating segment.
	The Company made an initial cash payment of approximately $1.4 million at closing with an additional $0.2 million of deferred purchase consideration due on the first anniversary of the closing date. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, the former owners of E5 would also be eligible to receive additional cash consideration up to $2.2 million, contingent on the fulfillment of certain revenue-based financial conditions during the two years ended September 30, 2015. Using a discounted cash flow method, the Company recorded an estimated liability related to the earn-out of $0.3 million as of the acquisition date and as of March 31, 2014. On June 30, 2014, the Company and the former owners agreed to the early release of the $0.2 million of deferred consideration. The parties also agreed to satisfaction in full of the Company’s obligations with respect to any contingent payments that may become due in the future in exchange for payment, on June 30, 2014, of $0.2 million to the former owners. As a result of the early payment of the contingent payment for $0.2 million, the Company recorded $0.1 million reduction in expense in restructuring, impairment and other charges in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	11. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	ASC 820 – Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”) provides a framework for measuring fair value and requires expanded disclosures regarding fair value measurements. ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received for an asset or the exit price that would be paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs, where available. The following summarizes the three levels of inputs required by the standard that Lionbridge uses to measure fair value, as well as the assets and liabilities that the Company values using those levels of inputs.
	Level 1:	Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Lionbridge did not have any financial assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2014 designated as Level 1.
	Level 2:	Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the related assets or liabilities. As a result of the PRI acquisition in 2012 Lionbridge acquired a $2.0 million promissory note, using an interest rate similar to quoted market rates for a similar liability, to be paid in three installments and matures in June 2015.
	Level 3:	Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Lionbridge has contingent and deferred consideration assumed as a result of the VSI and E5 acquisition of $2.0 million and $3.1 million designated as Level 3 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The Company’s contingent purchase consideration is valued by probability weighting expected payment scenarios and then applying a discount based on the present value of the future cash flow streams. This liability is classified as Level 3 because the probability weighting of future payment scenarios is based on assumptions developed by management. The Company determined a probability weighting that is weighted towards VSI achieving the revenue target at the time of acquisition and the discount rate that is based on the company’s weighted average cost of capital which is then adjusted for the time value of money. The probability weighting has been adjusted during the six months ended June 30, 2014 as the actual results provide the Company with more reliable information to weight the probability scenarios. This adjustment resulted in a $99 thousand increase to the contingent consideration during the six months ended June 30, 2014. The actual results have been consistent with the original assumptions. The discount rate and factor have remained consistent during the six months ended June 30, 2014. The Company believes that any probable changes during future periods to these assumptions will not have a material effect on the contingent considerations. On June 30, 2014 the former owners of E5 agreed to the satisfaction in full of the Company’s contingent payment obligations. This resulted in a $133 thousand decrease to the contingent consideration during the six months ended June 30, 2014.
	The following table provides the liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		As of June 30, 2014 Using
		Level 1			Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Other accrued expenses and other current liabilities:
	Accrued acquisition payments	$	—		$	657	$	1,299	$	1,956
	Other long-term liabilities:
	Accrued acquisition payments, long-term portion		—			—		724		724
	Total liabilities carried at fair value	$	—		$	657	$	2,023	$	2,680
		As of December 31, 2013 Using
		Level 1			Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Other accrued expenses and other current liabilities:
	Accrued acquisition payments	$	—		$	789	$	1,389	$	2,178
	Other long-term liabilities:
	Accrued acquisition payments, long-term portion		—			595		1,691		2,286
	Total	$	—		$	1,384	$	3,080	$	4,464
	Changes in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 acquisition related obligations during the six months ended June 30, 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
	Fair value at January 1, 2014	$	3,080
	Changes in the fair value of acquisition consideration obligations		(34	)
	Payments of deferred consideration obligations		(1,023	)
	Fair value at June 30, 2014	$	2,023

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract]	'
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	12. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standard Update (ASU) 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) which will replace numerous requirements in U.S. GAAP, including industry-specific requirements, and provide companies with a single revenue recognition model for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers. The core principle of the new standard is that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new standard will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. For the Company, the standard will be effective in the first quarter of 2017. The two permitted transition methods under the new standard are the full retrospective method, in which case the standard would be applied to each prior reporting period presented, or the modified retrospective method, in which case the cumulative effect of applying the standard would be recognized at the date of initial application. The Company has not yet selected a transition method. The Company is currently evaluating the potential changes from this ASU to its future financial reporting and disclosures.

Other_Current_Assets_Accrued_E

Other Current Assets, Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Other Current Assets, Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities	'
	13. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS, ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES AND OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
	The following table presents the components of selected balance sheet items as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Other current assets:
	Deferred project costs	$	2,450	$	3,872
	Prepaid income tax		2,994		2,592
	Other prepaid expenses		4,702		3,522
	Deferred tax asset, short-term		1,276		1,276
	Other current assets		1,524		1,676
	Total other current assets	$	12,946	$	12,938
	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities:
	Accrued acquisition payments	$	1,956	$	2,178
	Accrued volume discounts		817		1,314
	Other accrued expenses		4,778		5,111
	Deferred tax liability, short-term		904		904
	Other current liabilities		1,193		1,648
	Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	9,648	$	11,155
	Other long-term liabilities:
	Pension and post retirement obligations, long-term portion	$	2,628	$	2,452
	Accrued acquisition payments, long-term portion		724		2,286
	Accrued income tax uncertainties		5,164		5,115
	Accrued restructuring, long-term portion		1,548		1,606
	Other		1,540		1,713
	Total other long-term liabilities	$	11,604	$	13,172

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	14. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	Accumulated other comprehensive income consisted of the following at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively (in thousands):
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments	$	19,279	$	19,589
	Unfunded projected benefit obligation		758		760
	Accumulative other comprehensive income	$	20,037	$	20,349

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Nature of the Business	'
	Nature of the Business
	The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, “Lionbridge” or the “Company”). These financial statements are unaudited. However, in the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, all of a normal recurring nature, necessary for their fair presentation. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results expected for a full year. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of the operations, financial position and cash flows of the Company in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The condensed consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2013 was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP for annual financial statements. These statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	The Company’s preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. Estimates are used (but not limited to) when accounting for collectability of receivables, calculating service revenue using a proportional performance assessment and valuing intangible assets and deferred tax assets. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Stock-based Compensation	'
	Stock-based Compensation
	The Company recognizes expense for stock options, performance-based restricted stock awards and time-based restricted stock awards pursuant to the authoritative guidance. Total compensation expense related to stock options, performance-based restricted stock awards and time-based restricted stock awards are classified in the condensed consolidated statements of operations line items as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Cost of revenue	$	44	$	18	$	64	$	46
	Sales and marketing		517		309		1,038		620
	General and administrative		1,406		1,322		2,657		2,620
	Research and development		25		11		47		24
	Total stock-based compensation expense	$	1,992	$	1,660	$	3,806	$	3,310
	As of June 30, 2014, future compensation cost related to non-vested stock options, less estimated forfeitures, is approximately $1.3 million and will be recognized over an estimated weighted-average period of approximately 2.5 years. Lionbridge currently expects to amortize $12.0 million of unamortized compensation in connection with restricted stock awards outstanding as of June 30, 2014 over an estimated weighted-average period of approximately 2.5 years.
Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations	'
	During the six month period ended June 30, 2014, Lionbridge recorded $1.2 million of restructuring, and other charges, which included restructuring charges of $1.0 million for workforce reductions in Europe, Asia and North America consisting of 13 technical staff and 1 sales staff. $0.1 million of restructuring charges representing additional costs recorded for a previously vacated facility in order to reflect changes in initial estimates of a sublease arrangement due to current economic conditions, acquisition costs of $0.2 million and $0.1 million of accretion related to the contingent consideration from the VSI acquisition in 2012. These charges were offset by reductions in expense related to changes in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration of $0.1 million from the E5 acquisition in 2013 and deferred consideration of $0.1 million from the acquisition of PRI in 2012. All facility charges, $0.6 million of workforce charges, acquisition costs and the change in fair value of PRI deferred consideration relate to the Company’s GLC segment. Workforce charges of $0.3 million, the VSI contingent consideration accretion and the change in fair value of the E5 contingent consideration relate to the Company’s GES segment. The Company made $1.2 million of cash payments in the six month period ended June 30, 2014, which related to the GLC and GES segments.
	During the six-month period ended June 30, 2013, Lionbridge recorded $2.0 million of restructuring and other charges. The $1.1 million of restructuring charges recorded in the six-month period ended June 30, 2013 included $0.9 million for workforce reductions in Europe, the Americas and Asia consisting of 12 technical staff, 7 administrative staff and 8 sales staff, and $0.2 million of additional costs recorded for a previously vacated facility in order to reflect changes in initial estimates of a sublease arrangement due to current economic conditions. The Company made $1.7 million of cash payments in the six-month period ended June 30, 2013 all of which related to the GLC operating segments. The remaining $0.9 million of other charges recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2013 relate to the Company’s engagement in strategic initiatives and a true-up of the contingent acquisition liability fair value from the VSI acquisition.
Goodwill, Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets, and Other Long Lived Assets	'
	Lionbridge assesses the impairment of goodwill and acquisition-related intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Such events or conditions could include an economic downturn in the industries to which Lionbridge provides services; increased competition; an increase in operating or other costs; additional volatility in international currencies; the pace of technological improvements; or other information regarding Lionbridge’s market value, such as a reduction in stock price to a price near or below the book value of the Company for an extended period of time. When Lionbridge determines that the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable based upon one or more of these indicators of impairment, the Company initially assesses any impairment using fair value measurements based on projected discounted cash flow valuation models and the market approach. In addition, goodwill is reviewed for impairment on an annual basis. At December 31, 2013, the Company performed its annual test of goodwill to determine if an impairment existed. This test determined that each reporting unit’s fair value substantially exceeded the carrying value of the net assets of each respective reporting unit, using projected discounted cash flow modeling and the market approach. As a result, no impairment was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2013. There were no events or changes in circumstances during the six months ended June 30, 2014 which indicated that an assessment of the impairment of goodwill and acquisition-related intangible assets was required.
	The Company evaluates whether there has been impairment in the carrying value of its long-lived assets if circumstances indicate that a possible impairment may exist. Impairment in the carrying value of an asset is assessed when the undiscounted expected future operating cash flows derived from the asset grouping are less than its carrying value. If it is determined that the asset group is impaired then it is written down to its estimated fair value. Factors that could lead to an impairment of its long-lived assets include a worsening in customer attrition rates compared to historical attrition rates, lower than initially anticipated cash flows associated with customer relationships, significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results, significant changes in the manner of use of the acquired assets or the strategy for our overall business, identification of other impaired assets within a reporting unit, disposition of a significant portion of an operating segment, significant negative industry or economic trends, significant decline in our stock price for a sustained period and a decline in our market capitalization relative to net book value.
	Intangible assets arose from acquisitions made prior to 2011 and the acquisitions of Productive Resources, LLC (“PRI”) in June 2012, Virtual Solutions, Inc. (“VSI”) in November 2012, E5 Global Holdings, Inc. (“E5”) in October 2013 and Darwin Zone, S.A. (“Darwin”) in May 2014. Intangibles arising from acquisitions made prior to 2011 are being amortized using an economic consumption method over an estimated useful life of; (i) 3 to 12 year for customer relationships, (ii) 3 to 5 years for customer contracts and (iii) 1 to 4 years for acquired technology. Intangibles arising from the acquisitions of PRI, VSI, E5 and Darwin are being amortized over a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of; (i) 5 to 10 years for acquired technology, (ii) 2 to 12 years for customer relationships, (iii) 1 to 5 years for non-compete agreements and (iv) 1 to 2 years for trademarks.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standard Update (ASU) 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) which will replace numerous requirements in U.S. GAAP, including industry-specific requirements, and provide companies with a single revenue recognition model for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers. The core principle of the new standard is that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new standard will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. For the Company, the standard will be effective in the first quarter of 2017. The two permitted transition methods under the new standard are the full retrospective method, in which case the standard would be applied to each prior reporting period presented, or the modified retrospective method, in which case the cumulative effect of applying the standard would be recognized at the date of initial application. The Company has not yet selected a transition method. The Company is currently evaluating the potential changes from this ASU to its future financial reporting and disclosures.

Stockholders_Equity_and_StockB1

Stockholders' Equity and Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'
	Total compensation expense related to stock options, performance-based restricted stock awards and time-based restricted stock awards are classified in the condensed consolidated statements of operations line items as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Cost of revenue	$	44	$	18	$	64	$	46
	Sales and marketing		517		309		1,038		620
	General and administrative		1,406		1,322		2,657		2,620
	Research and development		25		11		47		24
	Total stock-based compensation expense	$	1,992	$	1,660	$	3,806	$	3,310
Summary of Purchases	'
	The Company made the following purchases since the program’s inception in October 2012:
		Total Number of		Average Price
	Period	Shares Purchased		Paid Per Share
	May 1, 2013—May 31, 2013		182,818	$	2.8
	June 1, 2013—June 30, 2013		1,132,734	$	3.02
	July 1, 2013—July 31, 2013		118,275	$	3.07
	August 1, 2013—August 31, 2013		21,887	$	3.31
	September 1, 2013—September 30, 2013		108,886	$	3.63
	October 1, 2013—October 31, 2013		117,591	$	3.77
	Total 2013 repurchases		1,682,191	$	3.1
	May 1, 2014—May 31, 2014		152,656	$	5.71
	June 1, 2014—June 30, 2014		323,794	$	5.75
	Total 2014 repurchases		476,450	$	5.73
	Total program repurchases		2,158,641	$	3.68

Net_Income_Per_Share_Tables

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share	'
	Shares used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, are as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding-basic		60,523		60,724		60,372		60,550
	Dilutive common stock equivalents relating to options and restricted stock		2,887		1,712		3,143		1,391
	Weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding-diluted		63,410		62,436		63,515		61,941

Restructuring_Impairment_and_O1

Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Summary of Restructuring Accrual Activity	'
	The following table summarizes the restructuring accrual activity for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, by category (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Beginning balance, January 1	$	2,807		$	3,794
	Employee severance:
	Restructuring charges recorded		930			872
	Cash payments related to liabilities recorded on exit or disposal activities		(1,029	)		(1,399	)
	Net employee severance activity		(99	)		(527	)
	Vacated facility/Lease termination:
	Restructuring charges recorded		—			—
	Revision of estimated liabilities		138			212
	Cash payments related to liabilities recorded on exit or disposal activities		(123	)		(284	)
	Net vacated facility/lease termination activity		15			(72	)
	Ending balance, June 30	$	2,723		$	3,195

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Information about Company's Segment Data	'
	The table below presents information about the Company’s segment data for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands). Asset information by reportable segment is not reported, since the Company does not produce such information internally.
		GLC		GES		Interpretation		Corporate			Total
								and Other
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
	External revenue	$	87,651	$	36,689	$	6,198	$	—		$	130,538
	Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)		58,665		26,004		5,202		—			89,871
	Depreciation and amortization including acquisition-related intangible assets		1,290		801		10		601			2,702
	Other operating expenses		19,261		5,380		424		—			25,065
	Segment contribution		8,435		4,504		562		(601	)		12,900
	Interest expense and other unallocated items		—		—		—		(8,044	)		(8,044	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes		8,435		4,504		562		(8,645	)		4,856
	Provision for income taxes		—		—		—		1,066			1,066
	Net income (loss)	$	8,435	$	4,504	$	562	$	(9,711	)	$	3,790
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
	External revenue	$	80,275	$	37,081	$	6,051	$	—		$	123,407
	Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)		54,164		25,247		4,842		—			84,253
	Depreciation and amortization including acquisition-related intangible assets		1,296		770		8		601			2,675
	Other operating expenses		18,655		4,702		445		—			23,802
	Segment contribution		6,160		6,362		756		(601	)		12,677
	Interest expense and other unallocated items		—		—		—		(8,439	)		(8,439	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes		6,160		6,362		756		(9,040	)		4,238
	Provision for income taxes		—		—		—		771			771
	Net income (loss)	$	6,160	$	6,362	$	756	$	(9,811	)	$	3,467
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	External revenue	$	169,067	$	69,961	$	11,715	$	—		$	250,743
	Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)		113,387		49,663		9,901		—			172,951
	Depreciation and amortization including acquisition-related intangible assets		2,552		1,599		18		1,180			5,349
	Other operating expenses		38,240		10,494		849					49,583
	Segment contribution		14,888		8,205		947		(1,180	)		22,860
	Interest expense and other unallocated items		—		—		—		(15,674	)		(15,674	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes		14,888		8,205		947		(16,854	)		7,186
	Provision for income taxes		—		—		—		1,514			1,514
	Net income (loss)	$	14,888	$	8,205	$	947	$	(18,368	)	$	5,672
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	External revenue	$	152,828	$	72,359	$	11,890	$	—		$	237,077
	Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)		106,485		49,924		9,726		—			166,135
	Depreciation and amortization including acquisition-related intangible assets		2,599		1,526		16		1,162			5,303
	Other operating expenses		37,669		9,098		990		—			47,757
	Segment contribution		6,075		11,811		1,158		(1,162	)		17,882
	Interest expense and other unallocated items		—		—		—		(16,022	)		(16,022	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes		6,075		11,811		1,158		(17,184	)		1,860
	Provision for income taxes		—		—		—		1,363			1,363
	Net income (loss)	$	6,075	$	11,811	$	1,158	$	(18,547	)	$	497

Goodwill_AcquistionRelated_Int1

Goodwill, Acquistion-Related Intangible Assets, and Other Long Lived Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets	'
	The following table summarizes acquisition-related intangible assets at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively (in thousands):
		June 30, 2014							December 31, 2013
		Gross		Accumulated			Balance		Gross		Accumulated			Balance
		Carrying		Amortization					Carrying		Amortization
		Value							Value
	Acquired customer relationships	$	40,040	$	(30,740	)	$	9,300	$	39,390	$	(29,564	)	$	9,826
	Acquired customer contracts		14,000		(14,000	)		—		14,000		(14,000	)		—
	Acquired technology		5,117		(3,029	)		2,088		5,117		(2,804	)		2,313
	Non-compete agreements		1,630		(641	)		989		1,500		(465	)		1,035
	Acquired trademark		131		(69	)		62		87		(35	)		52
		$	60,918	$	(48,479	)	$	12,439	$	60,094	$	(46,868	)	$	13,226
Amortization of Intangible Assets	'
	Lionbridge currently expects to amortize the following remaining amounts of acquisition-related intangible assets held at June 30, 2014 in the fiscal periods as follows (in thousands):
	Year ending December 31,
	2014	$	1,625
	2015		2,582
	2016		2,362
	2017		1,750
	2018		828
	2019 and thereafter		3,292
		$	12,439

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Recorded as of the Acquisition Date	'
	The assets and liabilities associated with Darwin were recorded at their fair values as of the acquisition date and the amounts as follows:
	Cash	$	36
	Accounts receivable and unbilled receivables		698
	Other current assets		115
	Property and equipment, net		206
	Intangible assets		824
	Goodwill		988
	Total assets		2,867
	Accounts payable		(222	)
	Other liabilities		(249	)
	Total consideration transferred	$	2,396

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Liabilities Carried at Fair Value	'
	The following table provides the liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		As of June 30, 2014 Using
		Level 1			Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Other accrued expenses and other current liabilities:
	Accrued acquisition payments	$	—		$	657	$	1,299	$	1,956
	Other long-term liabilities:
	Accrued acquisition payments, long-term portion		—			—		724		724
	Total liabilities carried at fair value	$	—		$	657	$	2,023	$	2,680
		As of December 31, 2013 Using
		Level 1			Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Other accrued expenses and other current liabilities:
	Accrued acquisition payments	$	—		$	789	$	1,389	$	2,178
	Other long-term liabilities:
	Accrued acquisition payments, long-term portion		—			595		1,691		2,286
	Total	$	—		$	1,384	$	3,080	$	4,464
Acquisition Related Obligations Level 3	'
	Changes in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 acquisition related obligations during the six months ended June 30, 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
	Fair value at January 1, 2014	$	3,080
	Changes in the fair value of acquisition consideration obligations		(34	)
	Payments of deferred consideration obligations		(1,023	)
	Fair value at June 30, 2014	$	2,023

Other_Current_Assets_Accrued_E1

Other Current Assets, Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Summary of Selected Balance Sheet Items	'
	The following table presents the components of selected balance sheet items as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Other current assets:
	Deferred project costs	$	2,450	$	3,872
	Prepaid income tax		2,994		2,592
	Other prepaid expenses		4,702		3,522
	Deferred tax asset, short-term		1,276		1,276
	Other current assets		1,524		1,676
	Total other current assets	$	12,946	$	12,938
	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities:
	Accrued acquisition payments	$	1,956	$	2,178
	Accrued volume discounts		817		1,314
	Other accrued expenses		4,778		5,111
	Deferred tax liability, short-term		904		904
	Other current liabilities		1,193		1,648
	Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	9,648	$	11,155
	Other long-term liabilities:
	Pension and post retirement obligations, long-term portion	$	2,628	$	2,452
	Accrued acquisition payments, long-term portion		724		2,286
	Accrued income tax uncertainties		5,164		5,115
	Accrued restructuring, long-term portion		1,548		1,606
	Other		1,540		1,713
	Total other long-term liabilities	$	11,604	$	13,172

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	Accumulated other comprehensive income consisted of the following at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively (in thousands):
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments	$	19,279	$	19,589
	Unfunded projected benefit obligation		758		760
	Accumulative other comprehensive income	$	20,037	$	20,349

Stockholders_Equity_and_StockB2

Stockholders' Equity and Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Number of shares issued	'	1,525,042
Period for lapse of restriction upon achievement of targets	'	'2 years
Compensation cost related to stock options	'	$1.30
Estimated weighted average period of recognition of future compensation cost	'	'2 years 6 months
Amount authorized to the share repurchasing program	18	'
Duration of share repurchasing program	'3 years	'
Authorization of Company to repurchase Lionbridge common shares	6	'
Restricted Common Stock [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Number of shares issued	'	1,336,500
Restricted shares granted to employees	'	328,000
Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Number of shares issued	'	188,542
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Combined fair market value of restricted common stock and restricted stock units	'	8.4
Compensation cost related to stock options	'	$12
Estimated weighted average period of recognition of future compensation cost	'	'2 years 6 months
Disposition Which Lapse Over Thirteen Months [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Restrictions on disposition lapse over from the date of grant	'	'13 months
Restrictions on disposition shares	'	35,592
Disposition Which Lapse Over Four Years [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Restrictions on disposition lapse over from the date of grant	'	'4 years
Restrictions on disposition shares	'	1,161,450

Stockholders_Equity_and_StockB3

Stockholders' Equity and Stock-Based Compensation - Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	$1,992	$1,660	$3,806	$3,310
Cost of Revenue [Member]	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	44	18	64	46
Sales and Marketing [Member]	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	517	309	1,038	620
General and Administrative [Member]	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	1,406	1,322	2,657	2,620
Research and Development [Member]	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	$25	$11	$47	$24

Stockholders_Equity_and_StockB4

Stockholders' Equity and Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Purchases (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended							6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
		2013 Shares Repurchase Programs [Member]	2013 Shares Repurchase Programs [Member]	2013 Shares Repurchase Programs [Member]	2013 Shares Repurchase Programs [Member]	2013 Shares Repurchase Programs [Member]	2013 Shares Repurchase Programs [Member]	2013 Shares Repurchase Programs [Member]	2014 Shares Repurchase Program [Member]	2014 Shares Repurchase Program [Member]	2014 Shares Repurchase Program [Member]
			May 1, 2013-May 31, 2013 [Member]	June 1, 2013-June 30, 2013 [Member]	July 1, 2013-July 31, 2013 [Member]	August 1, 2013-August 31, 2013 [Member]	September 1, 2013-September 30, 2013 [Member]	October 1, 2013-October 31, 2013 [Member]		May 1, 2014-May 31, 2014 [Member]	June 1, 2014-June 30, 2014 [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Number of Shares Purchased	2,158,641	1,682,191	182,818	1,132,734	118,275	21,887	108,886	117,591	476,450	152,656	323,794
Average Price Paid Per Share	$3.68	$3.10	$2.80	$3.02	$3.07	$3.31	$3.63	$3.77	$5.73	$5.71	$5.75

Unbilled_Receivables_and_Defer1

Unbilled Receivables and Deferred Revenue - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Unbilled receivables are expected to be billed and collected	'1 year

Debt_Additional_Information_De

Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Oct. 30, 2013
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amended and restated credit agreement	'	'	$65
Revolving credit facility increased amount limit	35	'	'
Debt instrument, Description of variable rate basis	'	'Prime or LIBOR	'
Outstanding debt maturity date	'	30-Oct-18	'
Credit agreement outstanding	'	27	'
Credit agreement interest rate	'	1.40%	'
Fair value of debt	'	27	'
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amended and restated credit agreement	10	'	10
Swingline Loan [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amended and restated credit agreement	$10	'	$10
Minimum [Member] | Prime Rate [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest rate for revolving credit facility	'	0.25%	'
Minimum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest rate for revolving credit facility	'	1.25%	'
Maximum [Member] | Prime Rate [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest rate for revolving credit facility	'	1.00%	'
Maximum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest rate for revolving credit facility	'	2.00%	'

Net_Income_Per_Share_Basic_and

Net Income Per Share - Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share (Detail)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding-basic	60,523	60,724	60,372	60,550
Dilutive common stock equivalents relating to options and restricted stock	2,887	1,712	3,143	1,391
Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding-diluted	63,410	62,436	63,515	61,941

Net_Income_Per_Share_Additiona

Net Income Per Share - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Options and unvested restricted stock to purchase	0.3	3.7	0.3	4

Restructuring_Impairment_and_O2

Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges recorded	'	'	$1,200,000	$1,100,000	'	'
Acquisition cost	'	'	200,000	'	'	'
Restructuring and other charges recorded	882,000	1,297,000	1,216,000	2,021,000	'	'
Anticipated payment of accruals related to employee termination costs and vacated facilities	2,723,000	3,195,000	2,723,000	3,195,000	2,807,000	3,794,000
Accrued restructuring	1,548,000	'	1,548,000	'	1,606,000	'
Restructuring and related activities amount expected to be utilized in next fiscal year	1,200,000	'	1,200,000	'	'	'
GLC and GES Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges paid	'	'	1,200,000	'	'	'
GLC [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other Restructuring Costs	'	'	600,000	'	'	'
Restructuring charges paid	'	'	'	1,700,000	'	'
Technical Staff [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Workforce reduction, positions	'	'	13	12	'	'
Sales Staff [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Workforce reduction, positions	'	'	1	8	'	'
Administrative Staff [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Workforce reduction, positions	'	'	'	7	'	'
Workforce Reductions [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges recorded	'	'	1,000,000	900,000	'	'
Vacated Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other Restructuring Costs	'	'	100,000	200,000	'	'
VSI Acquisition [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other Restructuring Costs	'	'	100,000	'	'	'
VSI Acquisition [Member] | GES [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other Restructuring Costs	'	'	300,000	'	'	'
E5 Global Holdings, Inc. [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reduction in expenses related to fair value of contingent consideration liabilities	'	'	100,000	'	'	'
Productive Resources LLC (PRI) [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred consideration from acquisition	100,000	'	100,000	'	'	'
Strategic Initiatives [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other Restructuring Costs	'	'	'	900,000	'	'
Lease Obligation on Unused Facilities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accrued restructuring	$1,500,000	'	$1,500,000	'	'	'
Restructuring reserve on unused facility expiration year	'	'	'2026	'	'	'

Restructuring_Impairment_and_O3

Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges - Summary of Restructuring Accrual Activity (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Beginning balance	$2,807	$3,794
Restructuring charges recorded	1,200	1,100
Ending balance	2,723	3,195
Employee Severance [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Restructuring charges recorded	930	872
Cash payments related to liabilities recorded on exit or disposal activities	-1,029	-1,399
Net employee severance activity	-99	-527
Vacated Facility/Lease Termination [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Revision of estimated liabilities	138	212
Cash payments related to liabilities recorded on exit or disposal activities	-123	-284
Net employee severance activity	$15	($72)

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Provision for income taxes	$1,066,000	$771,000	$1,514,000	$1,363,000
Unrecognized tax benefits	3,600,000	'	3,600,000	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties accrued	1,400,000	'	1,400,000	'
Provision for income and foreign withholding taxes	0	'	0	'
Income tax benefit	'	'	$0	$0
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Open audit year	'	'	'2006	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Open audit year	'	'	'2014	'

Segment_Information_Additional

Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
	Language
	Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Business segments	3
Number of languages	360

Segment_Information_Informatio

Segment Information - Information about Company's Segment Data (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
External revenue	$130,538	$123,407	$250,743	$237,077
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	89,871	84,253	172,951	166,135
Depreciation and amortization including acquisition-related intangible assets	2,702	2,675	5,349	5,303
Other operating expenses	25,065	23,802	49,583	47,757
Segment contribution	12,900	12,677	22,860	17,882
Interest expense and other unallocated items	-8,044	-8,439	-15,674	-16,022
Income before income taxes	4,856	4,238	7,186	1,860
Provision for income taxes	1,066	771	1,514	1,363
Net income (loss)	3,790	3,467	5,672	497
GLC [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
External revenue	87,651	80,275	169,067	152,828
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	58,665	54,164	113,387	106,485
Depreciation and amortization including acquisition-related intangible assets	1,290	1,296	2,552	2,599
Other operating expenses	19,261	18,655	38,240	37,669
Segment contribution	8,435	6,160	14,888	6,075
Income before income taxes	8,435	6,160	14,888	6,075
Net income (loss)	8,435	6,160	14,888	6,075
GES [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
External revenue	36,689	37,081	69,961	72,359
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	26,004	25,247	49,663	49,924
Depreciation and amortization including acquisition-related intangible assets	801	770	1,599	1,526
Other operating expenses	5,380	4,702	10,494	9,098
Segment contribution	4,504	6,362	8,205	11,811
Income before income taxes	4,504	6,362	8,205	11,811
Net income (loss)	4,504	6,362	8,205	11,811
Interpretation [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
External revenue	6,198	6,051	11,715	11,890
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	5,202	4,842	9,901	9,726
Depreciation and amortization including acquisition-related intangible assets	10	8	18	16
Other operating expenses	424	445	849	990
Segment contribution	562	756	947	1,158
Income before income taxes	562	756	947	1,158
Net income (loss)	562	756	947	1,158
Corporate and Other [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization including acquisition-related intangible assets	601	601	1,180	1,162
Segment contribution	-601	-601	-1,180	-1,162
Interest expense and other unallocated items	-8,044	-8,439	-15,674	-16,022
Income before income taxes	-8,645	-9,040	-16,854	-17,184
Provision for income taxes	1,066	771	1,514	1,363
Net income (loss)	($9,711)	($9,811)	($18,368)	($18,547)

Goodwill_AcquistionRelated_Int2

Goodwill, Acquistion-Related Intangible Assets, and Other Long Lived Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Acquired customer relationships [Member]

Acquired customer relationships [Member]

Acquired customer contracts [Member]

Acquired technology [Member]

Acquired technology [Member]

Non-compete agreements [Member]

Acquired trademarks [Member]

Acquired customer relationships [Member]

Acquired customer relationships [Member]

Acquired customer contracts [Member]

Acquired technology [Member]

Acquired technology [Member]

Non-compete agreements [Member]

Acquired trademarks [Member]

Acquisitions Prior to 2011 [Member]

PRI, VSI, E5 and Darwin [Member]

Acquisitions Prior to 2011 [Member]

Acquisitions Prior to 2011 [Member]

PRI, VSI, E5 and Darwin [Member]

PRI, VSI, E5 and Darwin [Member]

PRI, VSI, E5 and Darwin [Member]

Acquisitions Prior to 2011 [Member]

PRI, VSI, E5 and Darwin [Member]

Acquisitions Prior to 2011 [Member]

Acquisitions Prior to 2011 [Member]

PRI, VSI, E5 and Darwin [Member]

PRI, VSI, E5 and Darwin [Member]

PRI, VSI, E5 and Darwin [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Recorded impairment charges

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Estimated useful life of intangible assets

'

'3 years

'2 years

'3 years

'1 year

'5 years

'1 year

'1 year

'12 years

'12 years

'5 years

'4 years

'10 years

'5 years

'2 years

Goodwill_AcquistionRelated_Int3

Goodwill, Acquistion-Related Intangible Assets, and Other Long Lived Assets - Summary of Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Value	$60,918	$60,094
Accumulated Amortization	-48,479	-46,868
Balance	12,439	13,226
Acquired customer relationships [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Value	40,040	39,390
Accumulated Amortization	-30,740	-29,564
Balance	9,300	9,826
Acquired customer contracts [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Value	14,000	14,000
Accumulated Amortization	-14,000	-14,000
Acquired technology [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Value	5,117	5,117
Accumulated Amortization	-3,029	-2,804
Balance	2,088	2,313
Non-compete agreements [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Value	1,630	1,500
Accumulated Amortization	-641	-465
Balance	989	1,035
Acquired trademarks [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Value	131	87
Accumulated Amortization	-69	-35
Balance	$62	$52

Goodwill_AcquistionRelated_Int4

Goodwill, Acquistion-Related Intangible Assets, and Other Long Lived Assets - Amortization of Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
2014	$1,625	'
2015	2,582	'
2016	2,362	'
2017	1,750	'
2018	828	'
2019 and thereafter	3,292	'
Balance	$12,439	$13,226

Acquisitions_Additional_Inform

Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Oct. 02, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

16-May-14

Jun. 30, 2014

16-May-14

16-May-13

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

E5 Global Holdings, Inc. [Member]

E5 Global Holdings, Inc. [Member]

E5 Global Holdings, Inc. [Member]

Darwin [Member]

Darwin [Member]

Darwin [Member]

Darwin [Member]

Darwin [Member]

Darwin [Member]

Darwin [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Acquired customer relationships [Member]

Non-compete agreements [Member]

Trade name [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Acquisition by cash payment

'

'

'

'

$1,400,000

'

'

$2,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Company acquired shares, percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

Total acquisition date fair value of the consideration

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,396,000

'

'

'

Acquired intangible assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

800,000

'

824,000

700,000

100,000

44,000

Percentage of discounted cash flows

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16.00%

'

'

'

'

'

Acquired finite lived intangible assets amortization period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'5 years

'

Transaction costs related to the acquisition

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

100,000

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares acquired

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value of deferred cash payments

'

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Additional cash consideration payable

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Period of cash to be paid

'

'

'

'

'2 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Estimated liability

'

'

'

'

300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business Acquisition Deferred Consideration Early Release

'

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Contingent payments

'

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Restructuring, impairment and other charges reduction

($882,000)

($1,297,000)

($1,216,000)

($2,021,000)

$100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Acquisitions_Fair_Value_of_Ass

Acquisitions - Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Recorded as of the Acquisition Date (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	16-May-13
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			Darwin [Member]	Darwin [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash	'	'	'	$36
Accounts receivable and unbilled receivables	'	'	'	698
Other current assets	'	'	'	115
Property and equipment, net	'	'	'	206
Intangible assets	'	'	800	824
Goodwill	20,584	19,595	'	988
Total assets	'	'	'	2,867
Accounts payable	'	'	'	-222
Other liabilities	'	'	'	-249
Total consideration transferred	'	'	'	$2,396

Fair_Value_Measurements_Additi

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
	Level 1 [Member]	Level 2 [Member]	Level 2 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]
		Productive Resources, LLC (PRI) [Member]	Productive Resources, LLC (PRI) [Member]			VSI and E5 [Member]	VSI and E5 [Member]	VSI [Member]	E5 Global Holdings, Inc. [Member]
			Installment
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Financial assets fair value disclosure	$0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Financial liabilities fair value disclosure	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Contingent consideration	'	'	'	2,023,000	3,080,000	2,000,000	3,100,000	'	'
Acquisition costs	'	'	2,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of installments	'	'	3	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maturity date	'	'2015-06	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Contingent consideration increase (decrease)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$99,000	($133,000)

Fair_Value_Measurements_Liabil

Fair Value Measurements - Liabilities Carried at Fair Value (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other accrued expenses and other current liabilities:	'	'
Accrued acquisition payments	$80,404	$77,532
Fair value measured on recurring basis [Member] | Accrued acquisition payments [Member]	'	'
Other accrued expenses and other current liabilities:	'	'
Accrued acquisition payments	1,956	2,178
Other long-term liabilities:	'	'
Accrued acquisition payments, long-term portion	724	2,286
Total liabilities carried at fair value	2,680	4,464
Level 2 [Member] | Fair value measured on recurring basis [Member] | Accrued acquisition payments [Member]	'	'
Other accrued expenses and other current liabilities:	'	'
Accrued acquisition payments	657	789
Other long-term liabilities:	'	'
Accrued acquisition payments, long-term portion	'	595
Total liabilities carried at fair value	657	1,384
Level 3 [Member] | Fair value measured on recurring basis [Member] | Accrued acquisition payments [Member]	'	'
Other accrued expenses and other current liabilities:	'	'
Accrued acquisition payments	1,299	1,389
Other long-term liabilities:	'	'
Accrued acquisition payments, long-term portion	724	1,691
Total liabilities carried at fair value	$2,023	$3,080

Fair_Value_Measurements_Acquis

Fair Value Measurements - Acquisition Related Obligations Level 3 (Detail) (Level 3 [Member], USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			Contingent consideration obligations [Member]	Deferred consideration obligations [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Fair value at beginning of period	$2,023	$3,080	'	'
Changes in the fair value of acquisition consideration obligations	'	'	-34	'
Payments of deferred consideration obligations	'	'	'	-1,023
Fair value at the end of the period	$2,023	$3,080	'	'

Other_Current_Assets_Accrued_E2

Other Current Assets, Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities - Summary of Selected Balance Sheet Items (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other current assets:	'	'
Deferred project costs	$2,450	$3,872
Prepaid income tax	2,994	2,592
Other prepaid expenses	4,702	3,522
Deferred tax asset, short-term	1,276	1,276
Other current assets	1,524	1,676
Total other current assets	12,946	12,938
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities:	'	'
Accrued acquisition payments	1,956	2,178
Accrued volume discounts	817	1,314
Other accrued expenses	4,778	5,111
Deferred tax liability, short-term	904	904
Other current liabilities	1,193	1,648
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	9,648	11,155
Other long-term liabilities:	'	'
Pension and post retirement obligations, long-term portion	2,628	2,452
Accrued acquisition payments, long-term portion	724	2,286
Accrued income tax uncertainties	5,164	5,115
Accrued restructuring, long-term portion	1,548	1,606
Other	1,540	1,713
Total other long-term liabilities	$11,604	$13,172

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax [Abstract]	'	'
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments	$19,279	$19,589
Unfunded projected benefit obligation	758	760
Accumulative other comprehensive income	$20,037	$20,349