REVENUE - Schedule of Changes in Contract Liabilities Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025
Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 128,876	$ 129,155
Upfront payments received from customers	22,545	25,412
Upfront or annual incentive payments received	124	1,006
Revenue recognized related to amounts that were included in beginning balance of deferred revenue	(23,111)	(24,744)
Revenue recognized related to deferred revenue generated during the period	(2,419)	(4,467)
Ending balance	$ 126,015	$ 126,362

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