Telecommunication Systems (TSYS) 10-Q 31 Jul 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 28, 2014	Jul. 28, 2014	Jul. 28, 2014
		Common Stock	Class A Common Stock	Class B Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'	'	'
Trading Symbol	'TSYS	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC /FA/	'	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001111665	'	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	59,549,555	54,551,786	4,997,769

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$25,703	$41,904
Marketable securities	37,791	20,004
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $753 in 2014 and $388 in 2013	46,571	45,789
Unbilled receivables	19,849	16,009
Inventory	11,097	9,890
Deferred project costs and other current assets	17,007	15,286
Total current assets	158,018	148,882
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $79,836 in 2014 and $73,068 in 2013	35,096	38,355
Software development costs, net of accumulated amortization of $2,387 in 2014 and $1,791 in 2013	4,583	4,178
Acquired intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $12,072 in 2014 and $10,173 in 2013	19,104	21,003
Goodwill	104,241	104,241
Other assets	4,644	4,796
Total assets	325,686	321,455
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	33,092	24,372
Accrued payroll and related liabilities	15,396	14,378
Deferred revenue	24,010	24,809
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	22,059	30,145
Total current liabilities	94,557	93,704
Notes payable and capital lease obligations, less current portion	114,125	117,384
Other liabilities	4,315	1,124
Stockholdersb equity:	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	343,629	340,814
Accumulated other comprehensive income	69	27
Accumulated deficit	-231,605	-232,186
Total stockholdersb equity	112,689	109,243
Total liabilities and stockholdersb equity	325,686	321,455
Class A Common Stock	'	'
Stockholdersb equity:	'	'
Common stock, value	546	538
Class B Common Stock	'	'
Stockholdersb equity:	'	'
Common stock, value	$50	$50

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Accounts receivable, allowance	$753	$388
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation and amortization	79,836	73,068
Software development costs, accumulated amortization	2,387	1,791
Acquired intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$12,072	$10,173
Class A Common Stock	'	'
Common Stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common Stock, shares authorized	225,000,000	225,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued	54,526,705	53,763,871
Common Stock, shares outstanding	54,526,705	53,763,871
Class B Common Stock	'	'
Common Stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common Stock, shares authorized	75,000,000	75,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued	4,997,769	4,997,769
Common Stock, shares outstanding	4,997,769	4,997,769

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (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
Revenue	'	'	'	'
Services	$67,052	$71,591	$129,321	$145,109
Systems	19,169	21,251	41,990	42,527
Total revenue	86,221	92,842	171,311	187,636
Direct costs of revenue	'	'	'	'
Direct cost of services revenue	37,184	39,722	70,599	81,523
Direct cost of systems revenue	10,802	17,213	27,678	34,725
Total direct cost of revenue	47,986	56,935	98,277	116,248
Services gross profit	29,868	31,869	58,722	63,586
Systems gross profit	8,367	4,038	14,312	7,802
Total gross profit	38,235	35,907	73,034	71,388
Operating expenses	'	'	'	'
Research and development expense	11,285	9,321	21,648	17,847
Sales and marketing expense	6,317	7,712	13,248	15,761
General and administrative expense	13,177	15,080	24,824	28,728
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment	3,366	3,609	6,769	7,117
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	949	1,143	1,898	2,285
Total operating expenses	35,094	36,865	68,387	71,738
Income (loss) from operations	3,141	-958	4,647	-350
Interest expense	-2,026	-2,109	-4,230	-3,953
Amortization of deferred financing fees	-212	-1,440	-380	-1,737
Other income (expense), net	'	-13	137	-108
Net income (loss) before income taxes	903	-4,520	174	-6,148
Income tax benefit	155	2,649	407	3,448
Net income (loss)	$1,058	($1,871)	$581	($2,700)
Net income (loss) per share-basic	$0.02	($0.03)	$0.01	($0.05)
Net income (loss) per share-diluted	$0.02	($0.03)	$0.01	($0.05)
Weighted average shares outstanding-basic	59,396	58,461	59,238	58,517
Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted	60,575	58,461	59,742	58,517

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net income (loss)	$1,058	($1,871)	$581	($2,700)
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	54	-3	50	-10
Unrealized gains (loss) on securities:	'	'	'	'
Arising during the period	'	-40	-1	-41
Reclassification to net income (loss)	-5	4	-7	2
Net unrealized gains (loss)	-5	-36	-8	-39
Other comprehensive income (loss)	49	-39	42	-49
Comprehensive income (loss)	$1,107	($1,910)	$623	($2,749)

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Operating activities:	'	'
Net income (loss)	$581	($2,700)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment	6,769	7,117
Stock-based compensation expense	3,200	3,791
Amortization of capitalized software development costs	597	3,554
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	1,898	2,285
Amortization of investment premiums and accretion of discounts, net	177	110
Deferred tax benefit	'	-3,448
Amortization of deferred financing fees	380	1,737
Other non-cash adjustments	408	364
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	1,079	28,326
Unbilled receivables	-2,138	2,241
Inventory	-1,207	-2,584
Deferred project costs and other current assets	-1,368	235
Other assets	-228	-3,774
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	-2,584	471
Accrued payroll and related liabilities	-1,868	-4,628
Deferred revenue	-1,713	-630
Other liabilities	-799	-1,047
Subtotal - Changes in operating assets and liabilities	-10,826	18,610
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,184	31,420
Investing activities:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-2,518	-5,980
Cash received for business wind-down arrangement	15,016	'
Purchases of marketable securities	-22,260	-1,936
Proceeds from sale and maturity of marketable securities	4,288	3,415
Capitalized software development costs	-988	-1,657
Net cash used in investing activities	-6,462	-6,158
Financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from bank and other borrowings	'	56,500
Payments on bank borrowings, notes payable, and capital lease obligations	-12,278	-58,397
Earn-out payment related to 2012 acquisition	-268	'
Payments of tax withholdings on restricted stock	-833	-456
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options and sale of stock	456	83
Net cash used in financing activities	-12,923	-2,270
Net increase (decrease) in cash	-16,201	22,992
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	41,904	36,623
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$25,703	$59,615

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	1. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Basis of Presentation. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and related notes included in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The terms “TCS,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” as used in this Form 10-Q refer to TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries as a combined entity, except where it is made clear that such terms mean only TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
	Use of Estimates. The preparation of these financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and related disclosures. Significant estimates and assumptions in these consolidated financial statements include estimates used in revenue recognition, fair value of business combinations, fair value associated with goodwill, intangible assets and long-lived asset impairment tests, estimated values of software development costs, income taxes and deferred valuation allowances, the fair value of marketable securities and stock-based compensation, and legal and contingency fees. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of assets of acquired businesses. Goodwill is not amortized, but instead is evaluated for impairment in the fourth quarter of each year, or sooner should there be an indicator of impairment. We may assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not an event or circumstance might indicate the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value. Such indicators include a sustained, significant decline in the Company’s stock price and market capitalization, a decline in the Company’s expected future cash flows, a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate, unanticipated competition, and/or slower expected growth, among others. After completing our assessment of such qualitative factors, and if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, we perform a two-step process. The first step requires a comparison of the book value of net assets to the fair value of the reporting units that have goodwill assigned to them. If the fair value is determined to be less than the book value, a second step is performed to compute the amount of the impairment. In the second step, a fair value for goodwill is estimated, based in part on the fair value of the reporting unit used in the first step, and is compared to its carrying value. The shortfall of the fair value below carrying value, if any, would represent the amount of goodwill impairment.
	For goodwill impairment testing, we have four reporting units. In 2013, we reorganized the Commercial Segment in order to better conform and integrate the product lines and create efficiencies, so that one management team is now responsible for all Commercial Platforms & Applications other than the 9-1-1 Safety and Security part of the Commercial Segment. Previously, our Commercial Segment was comprised of Navigation and Other Commercial reporting units. Our two Government Segment reporting units, the Government Solutions Group (“GSG”) unit and the Cyber Intelligence unit, remain the same.
	Earnings per share. Basic net income (loss) per common share is based upon the average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Stock options and restricted stock of 17,000 shares and 16,000 shares for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.
	For the three and six months ending June 30, 2014 and 2013, shares issuable upon conversion of convertible debt were excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. Concurrent with the issuance of the convertible notes, we entered into convertible note hedge and warrant transactions. If the Company’s share price is greater than the warrant exercise price of $12.74 per share for any period presented, the warrants would be dilutive to the Company’s earnings per share. The convertible note hedge is excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share, as the impact is always considered anti-dilutive since the call option would be exercised by us when the exercise price is lower than the market price. For the three and six months ending June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company’s share price was less than the warrant exercise price of $12.74; therefore, no value was assigned to the warrants because the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.
	The following table summarizes the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share:
		Three Months Ended					Six Month Ended
		June 30,					June 30,
		2014		2013			2014		2013
	Numerator:
	Net income (loss), basic and diluted	$	1,058	$	(1,871	)	$	581	$	(2,700	)
	Denominator:
	Total basic weighted-average common shares outstanding		59,396		58,461			59,238		58,517
	Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock based on treasury stock method		1,179		-			504		-
	Weighted average diluted shares		60,575		58,461			59,742		58,517
	Basic earnings per common share:
	Net income (loss) per share-basic	$	0.02	$	(0.03	)	$	0.01	$	(0.05	)
	Diluted earnings per common share:
	Net income (loss) per share-diluted	$	0.02	$	(0.03	)	$	0.01	$	(0.05	)
	Our two classes of common stock (Class A and B) share equally in dividends declared or accumulated and have equal participation rights in undistributed earnings. In addition, our unvested restricted stock does not contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends and dividend equivalents. As such, unvested shares of restricted stock are not participating securities and our basic and diluted earnings per share are not impacted by the two-class method of computing earnings per share.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued new guidance for revenue recognition. The new guidance provides a five-step revenue recognition model which replaces the prior revenue recognition guidance in its entirety. The core principle of the new standard is that an entity will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects what it expects in exchange for the goods or services. The standard also requires more detailed disclosures to enable users of the financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The guidance provides alternative methods of initial adoption; retrospectively applied to each prior reporting period or a modified retrospective approach, in which the cumulative effect of initially applying this new guidance is recognized at the date of initial application with additional disclosures. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 including interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the alternative transition methods and the impact that this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2014, the FASB amended guidance related to reporting discontinued operations and disposals of components of an entity. The amended guidance requires that a disposal representing a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s financial results or a business activity should be reported as discontinued operations. The amendment also expands the disclosure requirements for discontinued operations and adds new disclosures for individually significant dispositions that do not qualify as discontinued operations. The guidance is for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted only for disposals that have not been previously reported. The amended guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
	In July 2013, the FASB amended guidance related to income taxes and the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. Under certain circumstances, unrecognized tax benefits should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. This amendment was adopted in January 1, 2014. The adoption did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	2. Stock-Based Compensation
	Restricted Stock
	We had 2,190 and 1,770 restricted stock units outstanding at a weighted-average grant date fair value per share of $2.42 and $2.75 as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Total unrecognized share-based compensation expense is approximately $4,000 as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately two years.
	Stock Options
	We had 16,172 and 17,837 stock options outstanding as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, of which 9,126 were “in-the-money” at June 30 2014. During the first half of 2014, we granted 1,580 options and 118 shares were exercised. Total unrecognized share-based compensation expense was approximately $4,700 and $7,500 as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately three years.
	Total Stock-Based Compensation
	We recognized total share-based compensation expense of $1,379 and $1,338 in the second quarters of 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $3,200 and $3,791 in the six month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Supplemental_Disclosure_of_Cas

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information	'
	3. Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
	Property and equipment acquired under capital leases totaled $647 and $991 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. We acquired $1,525 and $2,173 of property and equipment under capital leases during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively.
	Interest paid totaled $3,817 and $4,685 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. Interest paid totaled $2,761 and $3,363 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively.
	Income taxes and estimated state income taxes paid totaled $320 and $288, net of first quarter refunds received, respectively, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014.  Income taxes and estimated state income taxes paid totaled $92 and $290 respectively during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013.

Marketable_Securities

Marketable Securities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Marketable Securities	'
	4. Marketable Securities
	Available-for-sale marketable securities at June 30, 2014:
		Amortized		Gross		Gross			Estimated
		Cost		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
		Basis		Gains		Losses			Value
	Corporate bonds	$	34,843	$	58	$	(29	)	$	34,872
	Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities		1,767		2		(4	)		1,765
	Commercial paper		599		—		—			599
	Agency bonds		555		—		—			555
	Total marketable securities	$	37,764	$	60	$	(33	)	$	37,791
	The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of available-for-sale marketable securities by contractual maturity at June 30, 2014:
		Fair
		Value
	Due within 1 year or less	$	11,959
	Due after 1 through 5 years		24,596
	Mortgage-backed securities not due in a single maturity date		1,236
		$	37,791
	Available-for-sale marketable securities at December 31, 2013:
		Amortized		Gross		Gross			Estimated
		Cost		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
		Basis		Gains		Losses			Value
	Corporate bonds	$	18,798	$	41	$	(6	)	$	18,833
	Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities		1,170		1		—			1,171
	Total marketable securities	$	19,968	$	42	$	(6	)	$	20,004
	The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of available-for-sale marketable securities by contractual maturity at December 31, 2013:
		Fair
		Value
	Due within 1 year or less	$	6,248
	Due after 1 through 5 years		13,449
	Mortgage-backed securities not due in a single maturity date		307
		$	20,004

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Measurements	'
	5. Fair Value Measurements
	Our assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements on a recurring basis and the required disclosures:
		Fair			Fair Value Measurements
		Value			Using Fair Value Hierarchy
	As of June 30, 2014	Total			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	25,703		$	25,703	$	—	$	—
	Corporate bonds		34,872			34,872		—		—
	Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities		1,765			1,765		—		—
	Commercial paper		599			599		—		—
	Agency bonds		555			555		—		—
	Marketable securities		37,791			37,791		—		—
	Deferred compensation plan investments		1,149			1,149		—		—
	Assets at fair value	$	64,643		$	64,643	$	—	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Deferred compensation	$	759		$	759	$	—	$	—
	Liabilities at fair value	$	759		$	759	$	—	$	—
		Fair			Fair Value Measurements
		Value			Using Fair Value Hierarchy
	As of December 31, 2013	Total			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	41,904		$	41,904	$	—	$	—
	Corporate bonds		18,833			18,833		—		—
	Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities		1,171			1,171		—		—
	Marketable securities		20,004			20,004		—		—
	Deferred compensation plan investments		1,003			1,003		—		—
	Assets at fair value	$	62,911		$	62,911	$	—	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Deferred compensation	$	637		$	637	$	—	$	—
	Contractual acquisition earn-outs		369			—		—		369
	Liabilities at fair value	$	1,006		$	637	$	—	$	369
	We hold marketable securities that are investment grade and are classified as available-for-sale. The securities include corporate bonds, and mortgage and asset-backed securities that are carried at fair market value based on quoted market prices.
	We hold trading securities as part of a rabbi trust to fund supplemental executive retirement plans and deferred income plans. The funds held are all managed by a third party and include fixed income funds, equity securities, and money market accounts, or other investments for which there is an active quoted market. The related deferred compensation liabilities are valued based on the underlying investment selections in each participant’s account.
	The contractual acquisition earn-outs were part of the consideration paid for acquisitions. The fair value of the earn-outs is based on probability-weighted payouts under different scenarios, discounted using a discount rate commensurate with the risk.
	The following table provides a summary of the changes in the our contractual acquisition earn-outs measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the six months ended June 30, 2014:
		Fair Value
		Measurements
		Using Significant
		Unobservable
		Inputs (Level 3)
	Balance at January 1, 2014	$	369
	Fair value adjustment recognized in earnings		(101	)
	Settlements		(268	)
	Balance at June 30, 2014	$	—
	Long-term debt, excluding leases, consists of borrowings under Senior Credit Facilities, 4.5% and 7.75% convertible senior notes; see Note 11. The long-term debt, excluding leases, is reported at the borrowed amounts outstanding. At June 30, 2014, the estimated fair value of long-term debt, excluding leases, was approximately $125,000 versus a carrying value of $125,956. At June 30, 2013, the estimated fair value of long-term debt, excluding leases, was approximately $154,000 versus a carrying value of $156,071. The estimated fair value is based on a market approach using quoted market prices or current market rates for similar debt with approximately the same remaining maturities, where possible, and are classified as Level 2.
	Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis include long-lived assets, intangible assets, and goodwill. These items are recognized at fair value when they are considered to be other than temporarily impaired using significant unobservable inputs and are classified as Level 3.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Information	'
	6. Segment Information
	We report operating results in two business segments:
	Commercial Segment: We are one of two leading companies that enable 9-1-1 call delivery via cellular, VoIP, and next generation technology. Other TCS hosted and managed services include cellular network and device platforms and applications for text messaging and location-based platforms and applications. We are also engaged in patent monetization activity which is included in this segment. Commercial Segment customers include wireless network operators, VoIP service providers, wireless device manufacturers, automotive industry suppliers, and state and local governments.
	Government Segment: We provide professional services including cyber security training to U.S. Defense personnel and field support of wireless ground terminals. We own and operate secure satellite teleport facilities, resell access to satellite airtime (known as space segment), and design, furnish, and operate wireless communication systems and components, which integrate high-speed, satellite, and Internet Protocol technology with secure, federal government-approved cryptologic devices. Customers are primarily US federal agencies.
	Management evaluates segment performance based on gross profit, and all revenues reported below are from external customers. We do not maintain information regarding segment assets. Accordingly, asset information by reportable segment is not presented.
	The following tables set forth the results of our reportable segments and a reconciliation of segment gross profit to net loss:
		Three Months Ended June 30,
		2014									2013
		Comm.			Gvmt			Total			Comm.			Gvmt		Total
	Revenue
	Services	$	37,949		$	29,103		$	67,052		$	38,094		$	33,497	$	71,591
	Systems		9,284			9,885			19,169			4,231			17,020		21,251
	Total revenue		47,233			38,988			86,221			42,325			50,517		92,842
	Direct costs of revenue
	Direct cost of services		14,744			22,440			37,184			15,099			24,623		39,722
	Direct cost of systems		3,609			7,193			10,802			4,130			13,083		17,213
	Total direct cost of revenue		18,353			29,633			47,986			19,229			37,706		56,935
	Gross profit
	Services gross profit		23,205			6,663			29,868			22,995			8,874		31,869
	Systems gross profit		5,675			2,692			8,367			101			3,937		4,038
	Total gross profit	$	28,880		$	9,355		$	38,235		$	23,096		$	12,811	$	35,907
		Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014									2013
		Comm.			Gvmt			Total			Comm.			Gvmt		Total
	Revenue
	Services	$	72,590		$	56,731		$	129,321		$	75,517		$	69,592	$	145,109
	Systems		14,672			27,318			41,990			8,763			33,764		42,527
	Total revenue		87,262			84,049			171,311			84,280			103,356		187,636
	Direct costs of revenue
	Direct cost of services		28,488			42,111			70,599			31,485			50,038		81,523
	Direct cost of systems		6,264			21,414			27,678			7,717			27,008		34,725
	Total direct cost of revenue		34,752			63,525			98,277			39,202			77,046		116,248
	Gross profit
	Services gross profit		44,102			14,620			58,722			44,032			19,554		63,586
	Systems gross profit		8,408			5,904			14,312			1,046			6,756		7,802
	Total gross profit	$	52,510		$	20,524		$	73,034		$	45,078		$	26,310	$	71,388
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Total segment gross profit	$	38,235		$	35,907		$	73,034		$	71,388
	Research and development expense		(11,285	)		(9,321	)		(21,648	)		(17,847	)
	Sales and marketing expense		(6,317	)		(7,712	)		(13,248	)		(15,761	)
	General and administrative expense		(13,177	)		(15,080	)		(24,824	)		(28,728	)
	Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment		(3,366	)		(3,609	)		(6,769	)		(7,117	)
	Amortization of acquired intangible assets		(949	)		(1,143	)		(1,898	)		(2,285	)
	Interest expense		(2,026	)		(2,109	)		(4,230	)		(3,953	)
	Amort. of deferred finance fees		(212	)		(1,440	)		(380	)		(1,737	)
	Other income (expense), net		-			(13	)		137			(108	)
	Net income (loss) before income taxes		903			(4,520	)		174			(6,148	)
	Benefit for income taxes		155			2,649			407			3,448
	Net income (loss)	$	1,058		$	(1,871	)	$	581		$	(2,700	)

Inventory

Inventory	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Inventory	'
	7. Inventory
	Inventory consisted of the following:
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Component parts	$	9,438	$	7,710
	Finished goods		1,659		2,180
	Total inventory	$	11,097	$	9,890

Acquired_Intangible_Assets_Cap

Acquired Intangible Assets, Capitalized Software Development Costs, and Goodwill	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Acquired Intangible Assets, Capitalized Software Development Costs, and Goodwill	'
	8. Acquired Intangible Assets, Capitalized Software Development Costs, and Goodwill
	Our acquired intangible assets and capitalized software development costs consisted of the following:
		30-Jun-14						31-Dec-13
		Gross						Gross
		Carrying		Accumulated				Carrying		Accumulated
		Amount		Amortization		Net		Amount		Amortization		Net
	Acquired intangible assets and capitalized software development costs:
	Acquired intangible assets, including customer lists	$	31,176	$	12,072	$	19,104	$	31,176	$	10,173	$	21,003
	Capitalized software development costs		6,970		2,387		4,583		5,969		1,791		4,178
	Total acquired intangible assets and capitalized software development costs	$	38,146	$	14,459	$	23,687	$	37,145	$	11,964	$	25,181
	Estimated future amortization expense:
	Year ending December 31, 2014	$	2,399
	Year ending December 31, 2015		4,966
	Year ending December 31, 2016		4,770
	Year ending December 31, 2017		3,925
	Year ending December 31, 2018		2,954
	Thereafter		4,673
	Total estimated future amortization expense	$	23,687
	Software development costs:
	For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, we capitalized $492 and $1,001, respectively, of software development costs after the point of technological feasibility had been reached but before the software was available for general release. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, we capitalized $763 and $1,669, respectively, of software development costs. These costs are being amortized over their estimated useful lives beginning when the products are available for general release. We routinely update our estimates of the recoverability of the capitalized software product costs. Management uses these estimates as the basis for evaluating the carrying values and remaining useful lives of the respective assets.
	Goodwill:
	The carrying amount of goodwill is as follows:
		Commercial		Government
		Segment		Segment		Total
	Balance as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013	$	49,945	$	54,296	$	104,241

Concentrations_of_Credit_Risk_

Concentrations of Credit Risk and Major Customers	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Concentrations of Credit Risk and Major Customers	'
	9. Concentrations of Credit Risk and Major Customers
	The financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk are accounts receivable and unbilled receivables. Those customers that comprised 10% or more of our total revenue or receivables (billed and unbilled) are summarized in the following tables:
			% of Total Revenue For				% of Total Revenue For
			the Three				the Six
			Months Ended				Months Ended
	Percentage of total revenue:		June 30,				June 30,
	Customer	Segment	2014		2013		2014		2013
	U.S. Government agencies and departments	Government		15%		35%		18%		37%
	Customer A	Commercial		16%		15%		15%		15%
	Customer B	Commercial		11%	<10%			10%	<10%
	Percentage of receivables (billed and unbilled) as of June 30:
	Customer	Segment	2014		2013
	U.S. Government agencies and departments	Government		14%		31%
	Customer A	Commercial		10%		16%
	Customer B	Commercial		19%		14%

Line_of_Credit

Line of Credit	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Line of Credit	'
	10. Line of Credit
	We have maintained a line of credit arrangement with our principal bank since 2003. On June 25, 2013, we closed on a new senior secured credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”), with the Silicon Valley Bank and a syndicate of lenders. The Credit Agreement includes a revolving loan facility (“Revolving Loan Facility”) for up to $30,000 and matures on March 31, 2018. The principal amount outstanding under the Revolving Loan Facility is payable prior to or on the maturity date. Interest on the Revolving Loan Facility accrues at Eurodollar/LIBOR (beginning at L+3.75%) or Alternate Base Rate (“ABR”) (beginning at ABR +2.75%), which may be adjusted as provided in the Credit Agreement, payable monthly.
	The Revolving Loan Facility includes two sub-facilities: (i) a $10,000 letter of credit sub-facility pursuant to which the bank may issue letters of credit, and (ii) a $5,000 swingline sub-facility.
	As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no borrowings under our Revolving Loan Facility, and we had $30,000 of unused borrowing availability.

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Long-Term Debt	'
	11. Long-Term Debt
	Long-term debt consisted of the following:
		June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Senior credit facility	$	61,394		$	66,084
	7.75% Convertible notes due 2018		50,000			50,000
	4.5% Convertible notes due 2014		14,562			14,562
	Promissory notes payable to microDATA sellers		—			4,809
	Total long-term debt		125,956			135,455
	Less: current portion		(17,646	)		(25,089	)
	Non-current portion of long-term debt	$	108,310		$	110,366
	Aggregate maturities of long-term debt at June 30, 2014 are as follows:
	2014	$	15,984
	2015		3,325
	2016		3,741
	2017		6,153
	2018		96,753
	Total long-term debt	$	125,956
	Senior credit facilities
	Our June 25, 2013, senior credit facilities (the “Senior Credit Facilities” or “Credit Agreement”) include (i) a $56,500 term loan A facility (“Term Loan A Facility”), and (ii) a $43,500 delayed draw term loan facility (“Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility”). The Senior Credit Facilities also include a $25,000 incremental loan arrangement subject to the Company’s future needs and bank approval, although no assurances can be given that this incremental loan amount will be available to us when and if needed. Under the Credit Agreement, as amended on February 28, 2014, $14,562 of the Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility is available until November 2014 to refinance the 4.5% Convertible Senior Notes that remain outstanding, and the remaining $18,938 of Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility is available to us in the second quarter of 2015 subject to our meeting certain financial covenants. Any amount of the Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility not drawn on April 30, 2015 will expire unused. The Credit Agreement provides that the banks hold at least $35,000 of the Company’s cash and marketable securities until our leverage ratio is below a specified level.
	Promissory notes payable to microDATA sellers
	In July, 2012, we issued $14,250 in 6% promissory notes as part of the consideration for our acquisition of microDATA. The remaining outstanding balance of $4,750 was paid in accordance with the note terms on June 30, 2014.

Capital_Leases

Capital Leases	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Capital Leases	'
	12. Capital Leases
	We lease certain equipment under capital leases which are collateralized by the leased assets. Amortization of leased assets is included in depreciation and amortization expense.
	Future minimum payments under capital lease obligations consisted of the following at June 30, 2014:
	2014	$	2,554
	2015		4,136
	2016		2,597
	2017		1,485
	2018		120
	Total minimum lease payments		10,892
	Less: amounts representing interest		(664	)
	Present value of net minimum lease payments (including current portion of $4,413)	$	10,228

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Taxes	'
	13. Income Taxes
	We reported income tax benefits of $155 and $407 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively as compared to $2,649 and $3,448 of income tax benefits for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively.
	We do not anticipate a significant change to the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	14. Commitments and Contingencies
	Some customers seek indemnification under their contractual arrangements with the Company for costs associated with defending lawsuits alleging infringement of certain patents through the use of our products and services, and the use of our products and services in combination with products and services of other vendors. In some cases we have agreed to assume the defense of the case. In others, the Company will continue to negotiate with these customers in good faith because the Company believes its technology does not infringe the cited patents and due to specific clauses within the customer contractual arrangements that may or may not give rise to an indemnification obligation. The Company cannot currently predict the outcome of these matters and the resolutions could have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. Due to the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of litigation and other legal proceedings and uncertainties regarding the Company’s existing litigation and other legal proceedings, the Company is unable to estimate the amount or range of reasonably possible loss in excess of amounts reserved. The Company’s assessments are based on estimates and assumptions that have been deemed reasonable by management, but that may prove to be incomplete or inaccurate, and unanticipated events and circumstances may occur that might cause the Company to change those estimates and assumptions. Therefore, it is possible that an unfavorable resolution of one or more pending litigation or other contingencies could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements in a future fiscal period.
	The application and interpretation of applicable state and local sales and other tax laws to certain of our service and system offerings in certain jurisdictions is uncertain. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Company makes a provision for a liability for taxes when it is both probable that the liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability or range of liability can be reasonably estimated. These provisions are reviewed at least quarterly and adjusted if necessary. At June 30, 2014, the Company is subject to an ongoing state and local tax audit by the Washington State Department of Revenue. As this and other tax audits progress in the normal course of business, the Company will review and adjust a provision for loss as appropriate.
	Other than the items discussed immediately above, we are not currently subject to any other material legal proceedings. However, we may from time to time become a party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ1

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and related notes included in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The terms “TCS,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” as used in this Form 10-Q refer to TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries as a combined entity, except where it is made clear that such terms mean only TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates. The preparation of these financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and related disclosures. Significant estimates and assumptions in these consolidated financial statements include estimates used in revenue recognition, fair value of business combinations, fair value associated with goodwill, intangible assets and long-lived asset impairment tests, estimated values of software development costs, income taxes and deferred valuation allowances, the fair value of marketable securities and stock-based compensation, and legal and contingency fees. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Goodwill	'
	Goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of assets of acquired businesses. Goodwill is not amortized, but instead is evaluated for impairment in the fourth quarter of each year, or sooner should there be an indicator of impairment. We may assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not an event or circumstance might indicate the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value. Such indicators include a sustained, significant decline in the Company’s stock price and market capitalization, a decline in the Company’s expected future cash flows, a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate, unanticipated competition, and/or slower expected growth, among others. After completing our assessment of such qualitative factors, and if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, we perform a two-step process. The first step requires a comparison of the book value of net assets to the fair value of the reporting units that have goodwill assigned to them. If the fair value is determined to be less than the book value, a second step is performed to compute the amount of the impairment. In the second step, a fair value for goodwill is estimated, based in part on the fair value of the reporting unit used in the first step, and is compared to its carrying value. The shortfall of the fair value below carrying value, if any, would represent the amount of goodwill impairment.
	For goodwill impairment testing, we have four reporting units. In 2013, we reorganized the Commercial Segment in order to better conform and integrate the product lines and create efficiencies, so that one management team is now responsible for all Commercial Platforms & Applications other than the 9-1-1 Safety and Security part of the Commercial Segment. Previously, our Commercial Segment was comprised of Navigation and Other Commercial reporting units. Our two Government Segment reporting units, the Government Solutions Group (“GSG”) unit and the Cyber Intelligence unit, remain the same.
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings per share. Basic net income (loss) per common share is based upon the average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Stock options and restricted stock of 17,000 shares and 16,000 shares for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.
	For the three and six months ending June 30, 2014 and 2013, shares issuable upon conversion of convertible debt were excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. Concurrent with the issuance of the convertible notes, we entered into convertible note hedge and warrant transactions. If the Company’s share price is greater than the warrant exercise price of $12.74 per share for any period presented, the warrants would be dilutive to the Company’s earnings per share. The convertible note hedge is excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share, as the impact is always considered anti-dilutive since the call option would be exercised by us when the exercise price is lower than the market price. For the three and six months ending June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company’s share price was less than the warrant exercise price of $12.74; therefore, no value was assigned to the warrants because the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.
	The following table summarizes the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share:
		Three Months Ended					Six Month Ended
		June 30,					June 30,
		2014		2013			2014		2013
	Numerator:
	Net income (loss), basic and diluted	$	1,058	$	(1,871	)	$	581	$	(2,700	)
	Denominator:
	Total basic weighted-average common shares outstanding		59,396		58,461			59,238		58,517
	Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock based on treasury stock method		1,179		-			504		-
	Weighted average diluted shares		60,575		58,461			59,742		58,517
	Basic earnings per common share:
	Net income (loss) per share-basic	$	0.02	$	(0.03	)	$	0.01	$	(0.05	)
	Diluted earnings per common share:
	Net income (loss) per share-diluted	$	0.02	$	(0.03	)	$	0.01	$	(0.05	)
	Our two classes of common stock (Class A and B) share equally in dividends declared or accumulated and have equal participation rights in undistributed earnings. In addition, our unvested restricted stock does not contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends and dividend equivalents. As such, unvested shares of restricted stock are not participating securities and our basic and diluted earnings per share are not impacted by the two-class method of computing earnings per share.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued new guidance for revenue recognition. The new guidance provides a five-step revenue recognition model which replaces the prior revenue recognition guidance in its entirety. The core principle of the new standard is that an entity will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects what it expects in exchange for the goods or services. The standard also requires more detailed disclosures to enable users of the financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The guidance provides alternative methods of initial adoption; retrospectively applied to each prior reporting period or a modified retrospective approach, in which the cumulative effect of initially applying this new guidance is recognized at the date of initial application with additional disclosures. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 including interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the alternative transition methods and the impact that this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2014, the FASB amended guidance related to reporting discontinued operations and disposals of components of an entity. The amended guidance requires that a disposal representing a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s financial results or a business activity should be reported as discontinued operations. The amendment also expands the disclosure requirements for discontinued operations and adds new disclosures for individually significant dispositions that do not qualify as discontinued operations. The guidance is for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted only for disposals that have not been previously reported. The amended guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
	In July 2013, the FASB amended guidance related to income taxes and the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. Under certain circumstances, unrecognized tax benefits should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. This amendment was adopted in January 1, 2014. The adoption did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ2

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Computations of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	'
	The following table summarizes the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share:
		Three Months Ended					Six Month Ended
		June 30,					June 30,
		2014		2013			2014		2013
	Numerator:
	Net income (loss), basic and diluted	$	1,058	$	(1,871	)	$	581	$	(2,700	)
	Denominator:
	Total basic weighted-average common shares outstanding		59,396		58,461			59,238		58,517
	Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock based on treasury stock method		1,179		-			504		-
	Weighted average diluted shares		60,575		58,461			59,742		58,517
	Basic earnings per common share:
	Net income (loss) per share-basic	$	0.02	$	(0.03	)	$	0.01	$	(0.05	)
	Diluted earnings per common share:
	Net income (loss) per share-diluted	$	0.02	$	(0.03	)	$	0.01	$	(0.05	)

Marketable_Securities_Tables

Marketable Securities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Summary of Available-for-Sale Marketable Securities	'
	Available-for-sale marketable securities at June 30, 2014:
		Amortized		Gross		Gross			Estimated
		Cost		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
		Basis		Gains		Losses			Value
	Corporate bonds	$	34,843	$	58	$	(29	)	$	34,872
	Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities		1,767		2		(4	)		1,765
	Commercial paper		599		—		—			599
	Agency bonds		555		—		—			555
	Total marketable securities	$	37,764	$	60	$	(33	)	$	37,791
	Available-for-sale marketable securities at December 31, 2013:
		Amortized		Gross		Gross			Estimated
		Cost		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
		Basis		Gains		Losses			Value
	Corporate bonds	$	18,798	$	41	$	(6	)	$	18,833
	Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities		1,170		1		—			1,171
	Total marketable securities	$	19,968	$	42	$	(6	)	$	20,004
Summary of Available-for-Sale Marketable Securities by Contractual Maturity	'
	The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of available-for-sale marketable securities by contractual maturity at June 30, 2014:
		Fair
		Value
	Due within 1 year or less	$	11,959
	Due after 1 through 5 years		24,596
	Mortgage-backed securities not due in a single maturity date		1,236
		$	37,791
	The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of available-for-sale marketable securities by contractual maturity at December 31, 2013:
		Fair
		Value
	Due within 1 year or less	$	6,248
	Due after 1 through 5 years		13,449
	Mortgage-backed securities not due in a single maturity date		307
		$	20,004

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Assets and Liabilities Subject to Fair Value Measurements on Recurring Basis and Required Disclosures	'
	Our assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements on a recurring basis and the required disclosures:
		Fair			Fair Value Measurements
		Value			Using Fair Value Hierarchy
	As of June 30, 2014	Total			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	25,703		$	25,703	$	—	$	—
	Corporate bonds		34,872			34,872		—		—
	Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities		1,765			1,765		—		—
	Commercial paper		599			599		—		—
	Agency bonds		555			555		—		—
	Marketable securities		37,791			37,791		—		—
	Deferred compensation plan investments		1,149			1,149		—		—
	Assets at fair value	$	64,643		$	64,643	$	—	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Deferred compensation	$	759		$	759	$	—	$	—
	Liabilities at fair value	$	759		$	759	$	—	$	—
		Fair			Fair Value Measurements
		Value			Using Fair Value Hierarchy
	As of December 31, 2013	Total			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	41,904		$	41,904	$	—	$	—
	Corporate bonds		18,833			18,833		—		—
	Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities		1,171			1,171		—		—
	Marketable securities		20,004			20,004		—		—
	Deferred compensation plan investments		1,003			1,003		—		—
	Assets at fair value	$	62,911		$	62,911	$	—	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Deferred compensation	$	637		$	637	$	—	$	—
	Contractual acquisition earn-outs		369			—		—		369
	Liabilities at fair value	$	1,006		$	637	$	—	$	369
Summary of Changes in Contractual Acquisition Earn-Outs Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs	'
	The following table provides a summary of the changes in the our contractual acquisition earn-outs measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the six months ended June 30, 2014:
		Fair Value
		Measurements
		Using Significant
		Unobservable
		Inputs (Level 3)
	Balance at January 1, 2014	$	369
	Fair value adjustment recognized in earnings		(101	)
	Settlements		(268	)
	Balance at June 30, 2014	$	—

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Information by Segment	'
	The following tables set forth the results of our reportable segments and a reconciliation of segment gross profit to net loss:
		Three Months Ended June 30,
		2014									2013
		Comm.			Gvmt			Total			Comm.			Gvmt		Total
	Revenue
	Services	$	37,949		$	29,103		$	67,052		$	38,094		$	33,497	$	71,591
	Systems		9,284			9,885			19,169			4,231			17,020		21,251
	Total revenue		47,233			38,988			86,221			42,325			50,517		92,842
	Direct costs of revenue
	Direct cost of services		14,744			22,440			37,184			15,099			24,623		39,722
	Direct cost of systems		3,609			7,193			10,802			4,130			13,083		17,213
	Total direct cost of revenue		18,353			29,633			47,986			19,229			37,706		56,935
	Gross profit
	Services gross profit		23,205			6,663			29,868			22,995			8,874		31,869
	Systems gross profit		5,675			2,692			8,367			101			3,937		4,038
	Total gross profit	$	28,880		$	9,355		$	38,235		$	23,096		$	12,811	$	35,907
		Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014									2013
		Comm.			Gvmt			Total			Comm.			Gvmt		Total
	Revenue
	Services	$	72,590		$	56,731		$	129,321		$	75,517		$	69,592	$	145,109
	Systems		14,672			27,318			41,990			8,763			33,764		42,527
	Total revenue		87,262			84,049			171,311			84,280			103,356		187,636
	Direct costs of revenue
	Direct cost of services		28,488			42,111			70,599			31,485			50,038		81,523
	Direct cost of systems		6,264			21,414			27,678			7,717			27,008		34,725
	Total direct cost of revenue		34,752			63,525			98,277			39,202			77,046		116,248
	Gross profit
	Services gross profit		44,102			14,620			58,722			44,032			19,554		63,586
	Systems gross profit		8,408			5,904			14,312			1,046			6,756		7,802
	Total gross profit	$	52,510		$	20,524		$	73,034		$	45,078		$	26,310	$	71,388
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Total segment gross profit	$	38,235		$	35,907		$	73,034		$	71,388
	Research and development expense		(11,285	)		(9,321	)		(21,648	)		(17,847	)
	Sales and marketing expense		(6,317	)		(7,712	)		(13,248	)		(15,761	)
	General and administrative expense		(13,177	)		(15,080	)		(24,824	)		(28,728	)
	Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment		(3,366	)		(3,609	)		(6,769	)		(7,117	)
	Amortization of acquired intangible assets		(949	)		(1,143	)		(1,898	)		(2,285	)
	Interest expense		(2,026	)		(2,109	)		(4,230	)		(3,953	)
	Amort. of deferred finance fees		(212	)		(1,440	)		(380	)		(1,737	)
	Other income (expense), net		-			(13	)		137			(108	)
	Net income (loss) before income taxes		903			(4,520	)		174			(6,148	)
	Benefit for income taxes		155			2,649			407			3,448
	Net income (loss)	$	1,058		$	(1,871	)	$	581		$	(2,700	)

Inventory_Tables

Inventory (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Components of Inventory	'
	Inventory consisted of the following:
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Component parts	$	9,438	$	7,710
	Finished goods		1,659		2,180
	Total inventory	$	11,097	$	9,890

Acquired_Intangible_Assets_Cap1

Acquired Intangible Assets, Capitalized Software Development Costs, and Goodwill (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Acquired Intangible Assets and Capitalized Software Development Costs	'
	Our acquired intangible assets and capitalized software development costs consisted of the following:
		30-Jun-14						31-Dec-13
		Gross						Gross
		Carrying		Accumulated				Carrying		Accumulated
		Amount		Amortization		Net		Amount		Amortization		Net
	Acquired intangible assets and capitalized software development costs:
	Acquired intangible assets, including customer lists	$	31,176	$	12,072	$	19,104	$	31,176	$	10,173	$	21,003
	Capitalized software development costs		6,970		2,387		4,583		5,969		1,791		4,178
	Total acquired intangible assets and capitalized software development costs	$	38,146	$	14,459	$	23,687	$	37,145	$	11,964	$	25,181
Estimated Future Amortization Expense	'
	Estimated future amortization expense:
	Year ending December 31, 2014	$	2,399
	Year ending December 31, 2015		4,966
	Year ending December 31, 2016		4,770
	Year ending December 31, 2017		3,925
	Year ending December 31, 2018		2,954
	Thereafter		4,673
	Total estimated future amortization expense	$	23,687
Balances and Changes in Amount of Goodwill	'
	The carrying amount of goodwill is as follows:
		Commercial		Government
		Segment		Segment		Total
	Balance as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013	$	49,945	$	54,296	$	104,241

Concentrations_of_Credit_Risk_1

Concentrations of Credit Risk and Major Customers (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Summary of Customers Revenue, Accounts Receivable and Unbilled Receivables	'
	The financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk are accounts receivable and unbilled receivables. Those customers that comprised 10% or more of our total revenue or receivables (billed and unbilled) are summarized in the following tables:
			% of Total Revenue For				% of Total Revenue For
			the Three				the Six
			Months Ended				Months Ended
	Percentage of total revenue:		June 30,				June 30,
	Customer	Segment	2014		2013		2014		2013
	U.S. Government agencies and departments	Government		15%		35%		18%		37%
	Customer A	Commercial		16%		15%		15%		15%
	Customer B	Commercial		11%	<10%			10%	<10%
	Percentage of receivables (billed and unbilled) as of June 30:
	Customer	Segment	2014		2013
	U.S. Government agencies and departments	Government		14%		31%
	Customer A	Commercial		10%		16%
	Customer B	Commercial		19%		14%

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Long-term Debt	'
	Long-term debt consisted of the following:
		June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Senior credit facility	$	61,394		$	66,084
	7.75% Convertible notes due 2018		50,000			50,000
	4.5% Convertible notes due 2014		14,562			14,562
	Promissory notes payable to microDATA sellers		—			4,809
	Total long-term debt		125,956			135,455
	Less: current portion		(17,646	)		(25,089	)
	Non-current portion of long-term debt	$	108,310		$	110,366
Aggregate Maturities of Long-term Debt	'
	Aggregate maturities of long-term debt at June 30, 2014 are as follows:
	2014	$	15,984
	2015		3,325
	2016		3,741
	2017		6,153
	2018		96,753
	Total long-term debt	$	125,956

Capital_Leases_Tables

Capital Leases (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Future Minimum Payments Under Capital Lease Obligations	'
	Future minimum payments under capital lease obligations consisted of the following at June 30, 2014:
	2014	$	2,554
	2015		4,136
	2016		2,597
	2017		1,485
	2018		120
	Total minimum lease payments		10,892
	Less: amounts representing interest		(664	)
	Present value of net minimum lease payments (including current portion of $4,413)	$	10,228

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ3

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
		Stock Options and Restricted Stock	Stock Options and Restricted Stock
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of shares excluded from computation of diluted net income per share	'	17,000	16,000
Warrant exercise price	$12.74	'	'
Earnings per share, dilutive effect, description	'If the Companybs share price is greater than the warrant exercise price of $12.74 per share for any period presented, the warrants would be dilutive to the Companybs earnings per share.	'	'

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ4

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share (Detail) (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
Numerator:	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss), basic and diluted	$1,058	($1,871)	$581	($2,700)
Denominator:	'	'	'	'
Weighted average shares outstanding-basic	59,396	58,461	59,238	58,517
Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock based on treasury stock method	1,179	'	504	'
Weighted average diluted shares	60,575	58,461	59,742	58,517
Basic earnings per common share:	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) per share-basic	$0.02	($0.03)	$0.01	($0.05)
Diluted earnings per common share:	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) per share-diluted	$0.02	($0.03)	$0.01	($0.05)

StockBased_Compensation_Additi

Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Employee Stock Option	'	'	'	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total unrecognized share-based compensation expense	$4,700	$7,500	$4,700	$7,500
Period of unrecognized share-based compensation costs to be recognized	'	'	'3 years	'3 years
Stock-based compensation, shares outstanding	16,172	17,837	16,172	17,837
Option granted	'	'	1,580	'
Option exercises	'	'	118	'
Employee Stock Option | In-The-Money	'	'	'	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Outstanding stock options ''in-the-money''	9,126	'	9,126	'
Restricted Stock	'	'	'	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock units outstanding	2,190	1,770	2,190	1,770
Weighted-average fair value of restricted stock, per share	$2.42	$2.75	$2.42	$2.75
Total unrecognized share-based compensation expense	4,000	4,000	4,000	4,000
Period of unrecognized share-based compensation costs to be recognized	'	'	'2 years	'2 years
Stock Compensation Plan	'	'	'	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total share-based compensation costs recognized	$1,379	$1,338	$3,200	$3,791

Supplemental_Disclosure_of_Cas1

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information - Additional Information (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
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Property and equipment acquired under capital leases	$647	$1,525	$991	$2,173
Interest paid	3,817	2,761	4,685	3,363
Income taxes paid	320	'	288	'
Income taxes paid	'	$92	'	$290

Summary_of_AvailableforSale_Ma

Summary of Available-for-Sale Marketable Securities (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale marketable securities, Amortized Cost Basis	$37,764	$19,968
Available-for-sale marketable securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	60	42
Available-for-sale marketable securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	-33	-6
Marketable securities	37,791	20,004
Corporate bonds	'	'
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale marketable securities, Amortized Cost Basis	34,843	18,798
Available-for-sale marketable securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	58	41
Available-for-sale marketable securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	-29	-6
Marketable securities	34,872	18,833
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities	'	'
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale marketable securities, Amortized Cost Basis	1,767	1,170
Available-for-sale marketable securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	2	1
Available-for-sale marketable securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	-4	'
Marketable securities	1,765	1,171
Commercial paper	'	'
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale marketable securities, Amortized Cost Basis	599	'
Marketable securities	599	'
Agency bonds	'	'
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale marketable securities, Amortized Cost Basis	555	'
Marketable securities	$555	'

Summary_of_AvailableforSale_Ma1

Summary of Available-for-Sale Marketable Securities by Contractual Maturity (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities, contractual maturity, Due within 1 year or less, Fair Value	$11,959	$6,248
Available-for-sale securities, contractual maturity, Due after 1 through 5 years, Fair Value	24,596	13,449
Available-for-sale securities, Mortgage-backed securities not due in a single maturity date, Fair Value	1,236	307
Marketable securities	$37,791	$20,004

Assets_and_Liabilities_Subject

Assets and Liabilities Subject to Fair Value Measurements and Required Disclosures (Detail) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$25,703	$41,904
Marketable securities	37,791	20,004
Deferred compensation plan investments	1,149	1,003
Assets at fair value	64,643	62,911
Liabilities:	'	'
Deferred compensation	759	637
Contractual acquisition earn-outs	'	369
Liabilities at fair value	759	1,006
Corporate bonds	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Marketable securities	34,872	18,833
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Marketable securities	1,765	1,171
Commercial paper	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Marketable securities	599	'
Agency bonds	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Marketable securities	555	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	25,703	41,904
Marketable securities	37,791	20,004
Deferred compensation plan investments	1,149	1,003
Assets at fair value	64,643	62,911
Liabilities:	'	'
Deferred compensation	759	637
Liabilities at fair value	759	637
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Corporate bonds	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Marketable securities	34,872	18,833
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Marketable securities	1,765	1,171
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Commercial paper	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Marketable securities	599	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Agency bonds	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Marketable securities	555	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'
Contractual acquisition earn-outs	'	369
Liabilities at fair value	'	$369

Summary_of_Changes_in_Contract

Summary of Changes in Contractual Acquisition Earn-Outs Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Detail) (Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3, USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3), Beginning Balance	$369
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3), Fair value adjustment recognized in earnings	-101
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3), Settlements	-268
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3), Ending Balance	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Additi

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			4.5% Convertible notes due 2014	4.5% Convertible notes due 2014	7.75% Convertible notes due 2018	7.75% Convertible notes due 2018
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument, interest rate percentage	'	'	4.50%	4.50%	7.75%	7.75%
Estimated Fair value of long term debt	$125,000	$154,000	'	'	'	'
Carrying value of long term debt	$125,956	$156,071	'	'	'	'

Segment_Information_Additional

Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
	Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Number of reporting segments	2

Segment_Reporting_Information_

Segment Reporting Information by Segment (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
Revenue	'	'	'	'
Services	$67,052	$71,591	$129,321	$145,109
Systems	19,169	21,251	41,990	42,527
Total revenue	86,221	92,842	171,311	187,636
Direct costs of revenue	'	'	'	'
Direct cost of services	37,184	39,722	70,599	81,523
Direct cost of systems revenue	10,802	17,213	27,678	34,725
Total direct cost of revenue	47,986	56,935	98,277	116,248
Gross profit	'	'	'	'
Services gross profit	29,868	31,869	58,722	63,586
Systems gross profit	8,367	4,038	14,312	7,802
Total gross profit	38,235	35,907	73,034	71,388
Research and development expense	-11,285	-9,321	-21,648	-17,847
Sales and marketing expense	-6,317	-7,712	-13,248	-15,761
General and administrative expense	-13,177	-15,080	-24,824	-28,728
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment	-3,366	-3,609	-6,769	-7,117
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	-949	-1,143	-1,898	-2,285
Interest expense	-2,026	-2,109	-4,230	-3,953
Amortization of deferred financing fees	-212	-1,440	-380	-1,737
Other income (expense), net	'	-13	137	-108
Net income (loss) before income taxes	903	-4,520	174	-6,148
Income tax benefit	155	2,649	407	3,448
Net income (loss)	1,058	-1,871	581	-2,700
Commercial Segment	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'
Services	37,949	38,094	72,590	75,517
Systems	9,284	4,231	14,672	8,763
Total revenue	47,233	42,325	87,262	84,280
Direct costs of revenue	'	'	'	'
Direct cost of services	14,744	15,099	28,488	31,485
Direct cost of systems revenue	3,609	4,130	6,264	7,717
Total direct cost of revenue	18,353	19,229	34,752	39,202
Gross profit	'	'	'	'
Services gross profit	23,205	22,995	44,102	44,032
Systems gross profit	5,675	101	8,408	1,046
Total gross profit	28,880	23,096	52,510	45,078
Government Segment	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'
Services	29,103	33,497	56,731	69,592
Systems	9,885	17,020	27,318	33,764
Total revenue	38,988	50,517	84,049	103,356
Direct costs of revenue	'	'	'	'
Direct cost of services	22,440	24,623	42,111	50,038
Direct cost of systems revenue	7,193	13,083	21,414	27,008
Total direct cost of revenue	29,633	37,706	63,525	77,046
Gross profit	'	'	'	'
Services gross profit	6,663	8,874	14,620	19,554
Systems gross profit	2,692	3,937	5,904	6,756
Total gross profit	$9,355	$12,811	$20,524	$26,310

Components_of_Inventory_Detail

Components of Inventory (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory [Line Items]	'	'
Component parts	$9,438	$7,710
Finished goods	1,659	2,180
Total inventory	$11,097	$9,890

Acquired_Intangible_Assets_and

Acquired Intangible Assets and Capitalized Software Development Costs (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Acquired intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$12,072	$10,173
Acquired intangible assets, Net	19,104	21,003
Capitalized software development costs, including acquired technology, Gross Carrying Amount	6,970	5,969
Capitalized software development costs, accumulated amortization	2,387	1,791
Capitalized software development costs, including acquired technology, Net	4,583	4,178
Gross Carrying Amount	38,146	37,145
Accumulated Amortization	14,459	11,964
Net	23,687	25,181
Customer Lists	'	'
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Acquired intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	31,176	31,176
Acquired intangible assets, accumulated amortization	12,072	10,173
Acquired intangible assets, Net	$19,104	$21,003

Estimated_Future_Amortization_

Estimated Future Amortization Expense (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Estimated future amortization expense:	'
Year ending December 31, 2014	$2,399
Year ending December 31, 2015	4,966
Year ending December 31, 2016	4,770
Year ending December 31, 2017	3,925
Year ending December 31, 2018	2,954
Thereafter	4,673
Total estimated future amortization expense	$23,687

Acquired_Intangible_Assets_Cap2

Acquired Intangible Assets, Capitalized Software Development Costs, and Goodwill - Additional Information (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
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Capitalized software development costs	$492	$763	$1,001	$1,669

Balances_and_Changes_in_Amount

Balances and Changes in Amount of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill	$104,241	$104,241
Commercial Segment	'	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill	49,945	49,945
Government Segment	'	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill	$54,296	$54,296

Concentrations_of_Credit_Risk_2

Concentrations of Credit Risk and Major Customers - Additional Information (Detail) (Minimum, Sales)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Minimum | Sales	'
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer [Line Items]	'
Percentage of total revenue or receivables	10.00%

Customers_Revenue_and_Receivab

Customers Revenue and Receivables (Billed and Unbilled) (Detail)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Sales | U.S Government Agencies and Departments | Government Segment	'	'	'	'
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of total revenue	15.00%	35.00%	18.00%	37.00%
Sales | Customer A | Commercial Segment	'	'	'	'
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of total revenue	16.00%	15.00%	15.00%	15.00%
Sales | Customer B | Commercial Segment	'	'	'	'
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of total revenue	11.00%	'	10.00%	'
Percentage of total revenue	'	'Less than 10%	'	'Less than 10%
Accounts Receivable | U.S Government Agencies and Departments | Government Segment	'	'	'	'
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of receivables (billed and unbilled)	14.00%	31.00%	14.00%	31.00%
Accounts Receivable | Customer A | Commercial Segment	'	'	'	'
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of receivables (billed and unbilled)	10.00%	16.00%	10.00%	16.00%
Accounts Receivable | Customer B | Commercial Segment	'	'	'	'
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of receivables (billed and unbilled)	19.00%	14.00%	19.00%	14.00%

Line_of_Credit_Additional_Info

Line of Credit - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Abr Based Rate | Eurodollar/L I B O R Based Rate	'	'
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Line of credit facility, interest rate description	'The principal amount outstanding under the Revolving Loan Facility is payable prior to or on the maturity date. Interest on the Revolving Loan Facility accrues at Eurodollar/LIBOR (beginning at L+3.75%) or Alternate Base Rate (bABRb) (beginning at ABR +2.75%), which may be adjusted as provided in the Credit Agreement, payable monthly.	'
Revolving Credit Facility	'	'
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity	$30,000	'
Line of credit, maturity date	31-Mar-18	'
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding	0	0
Line of credit facility, unused borrowing capacity	30,000	30,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Letter Of Credit Subfacility	'	'
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity	10,000	'
Revolving Credit Facility | Swingline Subfacility	'	'
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity	$5,000	'
Revolving Credit Facility | Eurodollar/L I B O R Based Rate	'	'
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Interest rate above base	3.75%	'
Revolving Credit Facility | Abr Based Rate	'	'
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Interest rate above base	2.75%	'

LongTerm_Debt_Schedule_of_Comp

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Components of Long-Term Debt (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt	$125,956	$135,455
Less: current portion	-17,646	-25,089
Non-current portion of long-term debt	108,310	110,366
Senior credit facility	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt	61,394	66,084
7.75% Convertible notes due 2018	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt	50,000	50,000
4.5% Convertible notes due 2014	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt	14,562	14,562
Promissory notes payable to microDATA sellers	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt	'	$4,809

LongTerm_Debt_Schedule_of_Comp1

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Components of Long-Term Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
7.75% Convertible notes due 2018	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt instrument, interest rate percentage	7.75%	7.75%
4.5% Convertible notes due 2014	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt instrument, interest rate percentage	4.50%	4.50%

LongTerm_Debt_Schedule_of_Aggr

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Aggregate Maturities of Long-Term Debt (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
2014	$15,984	'
2015	3,325	'
2016	3,741	'
2017	6,153	'
2018	96,753	'
Total long-term debt	$125,956	$135,455

LongTerm_Debt_Senior_Credit_Fa

Long-Term Debt - Senior Credit Facilities (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 28, 2014	Jun. 25, 2013	Jun. 25, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 25, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Senior credit facility	Term Loan A Facility	Incremental Loan Arrangement	4.5% Convertible notes due 2014	4.5% Convertible notes due 2014	Delayed Draw Loan Facility	Delayed Draw Loan Facility As Amended	Delayed Draw Loan Facility As Amended	Delayed Draw Loan Facility As Amended
		Senior credit facility	Senior credit facility			Senior credit facility	Senior credit facility	4.5% Convertible notes due 2014	4.5% Convertible notes due 2014
									Senior credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument, amount	'	$56,500	$25,000	'	'	$43,500	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount	'	'	'	'	'	'	18,938	'	14,562
Debt instrument, interest rate percentage	'	'	'	4.50%	4.50%	'	'	4.50%	'
Debt instrument, cash and marketable securities requirement for financial covenants	$35,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, maturity period	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'2014-11
Delay Draw Term Loan Facility, unused borrowing capacity, description	'	'	'	'	'	'	'Under the Credit Agreement, as amended on February 28, 2014, $14,562 of the Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility is available until November 2014 to refinance the 4.5% Convertible Senior Notes that remain outstanding, and the remaining $18,938 of Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility is available to us in the second quarter of 2015 subject to our meeting certain financial covenants. Any amount of the Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility not drawn on April 30, 2015 will expire unused.	'	'

LongTerm_Debt_Promissory_Notes

Long-Term Debt - Promissory Notes Payable to microData Sellers (Detail) (Promissory notes payable to microDATA sellers, USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Promissory notes payable to microDATA sellers	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Debt instrument, interest rate percentage	6.00%
Purchase price paid in promissory notes	$14,250
Payments of promissory note outstanding balance	$4,750

Future_Minimum_Payments_under_

Future Minimum Payments under Capital Lease Obligations (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]	'
2014	$2,554
2015	4,136
2016	2,597
2017	1,485
2018	120
Total minimum lease payments	10,892
Less: amounts representing interest	-664
Present value of net minimum lease payments (including current portion of $4,413)	$10,228

Future_Minimum_Payments_under_1

Future Minimum Payments under Capital Lease Obligations (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]	'
Current portion of capital lease payments	$4,413

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (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
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income tax benefit	$155	$2,649	$407	$3,448