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Interim Segment Information (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| Segment information | |||||||||
| Revenue | $ 14,043us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 25,236us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 65,514us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 77,652us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | |||||
| Cost of revenue | 9,648us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold | 13,304us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold | [1] | 43,370us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold | 45,281us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold | [1] | |||
| Gross profit | 4,395us-gaap_GrossProfit | 11,932us-gaap_GrossProfit | [1] | 22,144us-gaap_GrossProfit | 32,371us-gaap_GrossProfit | [1] | |||
| Gross margin | 31.30%wstl_GrossMargin | 47.30%wstl_GrossMargin | 33.80%wstl_GrossMargin | 41.70%wstl_GrossMargin | |||||
| Research and development | 4,353us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense | 2,527us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense | 13,128us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense | 7,845us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense | |||||
| Segment profit (loss) | 42wstl_SegmentProfitLoss | 9,405wstl_SegmentProfitLoss | 9,016wstl_SegmentProfitLoss | 24,526wstl_SegmentProfitLoss | |||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 2,719us-gaap_SellingAndMarketingExpense | 3,205us-gaap_SellingAndMarketingExpense | [1] | 9,064us-gaap_SellingAndMarketingExpense | 9,749us-gaap_SellingAndMarketingExpense | [1] | |||
| General and administrative | 2,797us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 3,402us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 9,131us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 10,200us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | |||||
| Intangible amortization | 1,562us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets | 737us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets | 4,857us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets | 3,588us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets | |||||
| Restructuring | 0us-gaap_RestructuringCharges | 38us-gaap_RestructuringCharges | 55us-gaap_RestructuringCharges | 273us-gaap_RestructuringCharges | |||||
| Goodwill impairment | 20,547us-gaap_GoodwillImpairmentLoss | 10,555us-gaap_GoodwillImpairmentLoss | 31,102us-gaap_GoodwillImpairmentLoss | ||||||
| Operating income (loss) | (27,583)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 2,023us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | (45,193)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 716us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | |||||
| Other income (expense), net | (29)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense | (31)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense | 16us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense | (63)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense | |||||
| Income tax benefit (expense) | 72us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | (38)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | 170us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | (125)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | |||||
| Net income (loss) from continuing operations | (27,540)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations | 1,954us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations | (45,007)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations | 528us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations | |||||
| CSG [Member] | |||||||||
| Segment information | |||||||||
| Revenue |
8,629us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
23,425us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
34,882us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
72,774us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
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| Cost of revenue |
6,144us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
12,037us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
24,827us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
41,977us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
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| Gross profit |
2,485us-gaap_GrossProfit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
11,388us-gaap_GrossProfit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
10,055us-gaap_GrossProfit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
30,797us-gaap_GrossProfit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
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| Gross margin |
28.80%wstl_GrossMargin / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
48.60%wstl_GrossMargin / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
28.80%wstl_GrossMargin / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
42.30%wstl_GrossMargin / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
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| Research and development |
2,011us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
2,347us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
6,488us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
7,292us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
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| Segment profit (loss) |
474wstl_SegmentProfitLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
9,041wstl_SegmentProfitLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
3,567wstl_SegmentProfitLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
23,505wstl_SegmentProfitLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
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| Operating expenses: | |||||||||
| Goodwill impairment |
10,555us-gaap_GoodwillImpairmentLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_CSGMember |
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| IBW [Member] | |||||||||
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| Revenue |
5,414us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
1,811us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
30,632us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
4,878us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
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| Cost of revenue |
3,504us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
1,267us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
18,543us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
3,304us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
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| Gross profit |
1,910us-gaap_GrossProfit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
544us-gaap_GrossProfit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
12,089us-gaap_GrossProfit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
1,574us-gaap_GrossProfit / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
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| Gross margin |
35.30%wstl_GrossMargin / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
30.00%wstl_GrossMargin / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
39.50%wstl_GrossMargin / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
32.30%wstl_GrossMargin / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
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| Research and development |
2,342us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
180us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
6,640us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
553us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
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| Segment profit (loss) |
(432)wstl_SegmentProfitLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
364wstl_SegmentProfitLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
5,449wstl_SegmentProfitLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
1,021wstl_SegmentProfitLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
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| Operating expenses: | |||||||||
| Goodwill impairment |
$ 20,547us-gaap_GoodwillImpairmentLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = wstl_IBWMember |
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate costs related to goods produced and sold and services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. This excludes costs incurred during the reporting period related to financial services rendered and other revenue generating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total of expenses of managing and administering the affairs of an entity, including affiliates of the reporting entity, which are not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the parent. Also defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items but after deduction of those portions of income or loss from continuing operations that are allocable to noncontrolling interests. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility, and costs allocated in accounting for a business combination to in-process projects deemed to have no alternative future use. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross margin. No definition available.
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Segment profit is defined as gross profit less research and development expenses. Segment profit excludes sales and marketing expenses, general and administrative expenses, the amortization of intangibles, restructuring and other charges and the impact of equity-based compensation. No definition available.
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