Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Document Type Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income [Abstract] Revenue: Processing and services Processing and services revenue Sales Revenue, Services, Net, Total Product Product revenue Sales Revenue, Goods, Net, Total Total revenue Total revenue Total revenue Expenses: Cost of processing and services Cost of processing and services Cost of Services, Total Cost of product Cost of Goods Sold, Total Selling, general and administrative Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total Total expenses Total expenses Total expenses Operating income Operating income (loss) Operating income Operating income The aggregate interest expense incurred on long-term debt and all other borrowings, net of interest income. Net Interest Income Expense Interest expense, net Interest (expense) income, net Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and income from investment in unconsolidated affiliate Income from continuing operations before income taxes and income from investment in unconsolidated affiliate Income tax (provision) benefit Income tax (provision) benefit Income tax provision Income tax (provision) benefit Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total Income tax (provision) benefit Income from investment in unconsolidated affiliate, net of income taxes Income from investment in unconsolidated affiliate Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Total Income from investment in unconsolidated affiliate Income (loss) from continuing operations Income from continuing operations Income from continuing operations Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes Adjustment for discontinued operations Adjustment for discontinued operations Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes Income (loss) from discontinued operations (Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes Net income Net income Net income Net income (loss) per share-basic: Net income (loss) per share-basic: Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Basic Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Outstanding Share, Total Continuing operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Outstanding Share, Total Discontinued operations Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic Total Net income (loss) per share-diluted: Net income (loss) per share-diluted: Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Diluted Continuing operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share, Total Discontinued operations Total Diluted Total Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share: Basic Weighted-average shares outstanding used for the calculation of net income per share-basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic, Total Weighted-average common shares outstanding used for the calculation of net income per share - basic Diluted Total shares used for the calculation of net income per share - diluted Total shares used for the calculation of net income per share-diluted Total shares used for the calculation of net income per share - diluted Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss): Other comprehensive income: Fair market value adjustments on cash flow hedges Fair market value adjustment on cash flow hedges, net of income taxes of $3 million Other Comprehensive Income, Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Total Reclassification adjustment for net realized losses on cash flow hedges included in interest expense Reclassification adjustment for net realized losses on cash flow hedges included in interest expense, net of income taxes of $5 million and $5 million Reclassification adjustment for net realized losses on cash flow hedges included in interest expense Reclassification adjustment for net realized losses on cash flow hedges included in interest expense, net of income taxes of $5 million and $5 million ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Total Other comprehensive income Total other comprehensive income (loss) Total other comprehensive income Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Other comprehensive income Comprehensive income Comprehensive income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Effect Fair market value adjustment on cash flow hedge, tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Effect, Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Tax Reclassification adjustment for net realied losses on cash flow hedges include on interest expense, tax Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Ending balance Beginning balance Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts Trade accounts receivable, net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current, Total Trade accounts receivable, net Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Ending Balance Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Beginning Balance Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Total Deferred income taxes Other Assets, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Total current assets Total current assets Property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Beginning Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total Total Intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill), Total Goodwill Goodwill, ending balance Goodwill, beginning balance Goodwill Goodwill, Total Other Assets, Noncurrent Other Assets, Noncurrent, Total Other long-term assets Total assets Total assets LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts payable and accrued expenses Total Current maturities of long-term debt Less: current maturities Long-term Debt, Current Maturities, Total Deferred Revenue, Current Deferred Revenue, Current, Total Deferred revenue Total current liabilities Total current liabilities LongTermDebtNoncurrent Long-term debt Long-term debt Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total Other long-term liabilities Total liabilities Total liabilities COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments and contingencies SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Shareholders' equity: Preferred stock, no par value: 25.0 million shares authorized; none issued Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Total Preferred stock, no par value: 25.0 million shares authorized; none issued Common stock, $0.01 par value: 450.0 million shares authorized; 197.9 million shares issued Common Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance Common Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance Common Stock, Value, Issued, Total Common stock, $0.01 par value: 450.0 million shares authorized; 197.9 million shares issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Ending Balance Additional Paid in Capital, Beginning Balance Additional Paid in Capital, Total Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance Total Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Net of tax Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Beginning Balance Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Total Treasury stock, at cost, 48.5 million and 44.7 million shares Treasury stock, at cost, 60.6 million and 57.8 million shares Treasury Stock, Value, Ending Balance Treasury Stock, Value, Beginning Balance Treasury stock, at cost, [48.5] million and 51.0 million shares Total shareholders' equity Ending Balance Beginning Balance Total shareholders' equity Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Preferred stock, par value Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred Stock, Shares Issued, Total Common stock, par value Common stock, shares authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued, Total Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares, Ending Balance Treasury Stock, Shares, Beginning Balance Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Other Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation and other amortization Depreciation and other amortization Amortization of acquired intangible assets Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets Share-based compensation - Share-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation, Total Share-based compensation Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income tax provision Deferred income taxes Other non-cash items Other non-cash items Other Noncash Income (Expense), Total Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions: Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions: Trade accounts receivable Trade accounts receivable Prepaid expenses and other assets Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid, Deferred Expense and Other Assets, Total Accounts payable and other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Total Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations Net cash provided by operating activities Net cash provided by operating activities Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures, including capitalization of software costs Capital expenditures, including capitalization of software costs Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Payments for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired Payment for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired Payment for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Total Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Other investing activities Other investing activities Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities Net cash used in investing activities Cash flows from financing activities: Issuance of common stock and treasury stock Issuance of treasury locks Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity, Total Issuance of treasury stock Purchases of treasury stock Purchases of treasury stock Purchases of treasury stock Other financing activities Net cash used in provided by financing activities from continuing operations Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities from continuing operations Net cash used in financing activities Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities Net change in cash and cash equivalents Net change in cash and cash equivalents Principles Of Consolidation [Abstract] Principles of Consolidation - Principles Of Consolidation Fair Value Measurements [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value Measurements Share-Based Compensation [Abstract] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Share-Based Compensation Employee Stock and Savings Plans Shares Used In Computing Net Income Per Share [Abstract] Shares Used in Computing Net Income Per Share - Shares Used In Computing Net Income Per Share Intangible Assets [Abstract] Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Intangibles Intangible Assets Accounts Payable And Accrued Expenses [Abstract] Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] Accounts Payable And Accrued Expenses Long-Term Debt And Interest Rate Hedge Contracts [Abstract] Long-Term Debt And Interest Rate Hedge Contracts [Abstract] Long-Term Debt And Interest Rate Hedge Contracts [Text Block] Long-Term Debt And Interest Rate Hedge Contracts [Text Block] Long-Term Debt And Interest Rate Hedge Contracts Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block] Cash Flow Information Business Segment Information [Abstract] SegmentReportingDisclosureTextBlock Business Segment Information Subsidiary guarantors of long-term debt. Subsidiary Guarantors Of Long-Term Debt [Abstract] Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block] Subsidiary Guarantors Of Long-Term Debt Other Information [Abstract] Other Information [Abstract] Other Information [Text Block] Other Information [Text Block] Other Information Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Text Block] Schedule Of Intangible Assets By Class Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Accounts Payable And Accrued Expenses Schedule Of Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block] Schedule Cash Flow Information Schedule Of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations Text Block Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Income Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Text Block Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows Text Block Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows Other Information [Table Text Block] Other Information [Table Text Block] Other Information Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair value of total debt Fair value of debt instrument Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross Share-based awards, stock options, granted Share-based awards, restricted stock units, granted Granted Share-based awards, stock options, weighted-average estimated fair values Weighted-average estimated fair value of stock options granted Share-based awards, stock options, weighted-average estimated fair values Share-based awards, restricted stock units, weighted-average estimated fair values Weighted avg. grant date fair value, granted Share-based awards, restricted stock units, weighted-average estimated fair values Share-based awards, stock options, exercised Share-based awards, stock options, exercised Common stock equivalents Common stock equivalents Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment, Total Stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted-average outstanding shares because their impact was anti-dilutive Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Customer Related Intangible Assets [Member] Customer Related Intangible Assets [Member] Customer Related Intangible Assets [Member] Acquired Software and Technology [Member] Acquired Software And Technology [Member] Acquired Software And Technology [Member] Trade Names [Member] Trade Names [Member] Capitalized Software Development Costs [Member] Capitalized Software Development Costs [Member] Capitalized Software Development Costs [Member] Software [Member] Purchased Software [Member] Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets [Member] Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Gross Carrying Amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross, Total Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Net Book Value Net Book Value Future Amortization Expense, Year One Expected amortization expense, 2011 2012 Future Amortization Expense, Year Two Expected amortization expense, 2012 2013 Future Amortization Expense, Year Three Expected amortization expense, 2013 2014 Future Amortization Expense, Year Four Expected amortization expense, 2014 2015 Future Amortization Expense, Year Five Expected amortization expense, 2015 2016 Accounts Payable, Current Accounts Payable, Current, Total Trade accounts payable Settlement Liabilities, Current Settlement obligations Customer Advances and Deposits Customer Advances and Deposits, Total Client deposits Accrued Employee Benefits, Current Accrued compensation and benefits Interest rate hedge contracts Interest rate hedge contracts Fair value of the swaps, liabilities Long term liability Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Other accrued expenses Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Longterm Debt Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Term Loan Borrowings [Member]. Term Loan Borrowings [Member] Term Loan Borrowings [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Derivative [Table] Debt Outstanding, Type [Axis] Debt Outstanding, Type [Axis] Debt Outstanding, Type [Domain] Debt Outstanding Type [Domain] Debt Outstanding, Type [Domain] Five Year Borrowing Five Year Borrowing [Member] Five-Year Borrowings [Member] Ten Year Borrowing Ten Year Borrowing [Member] Ten-Year Borrowings [Member] Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative Name [Domain] Derivative, Name [Domain] Interest Rate Swap [Member] Interest Rate Swap Agreements [Member] Forward starting swaps Forward Starting Swaps [Member] Forward-Starting Swaps [Member] Derivative [Line Items] Designated cash flow hedges, notional value