Table:
|  | Year ended December 31, |  | Variance |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2019 | 2018 | $ | % |
| Software Solutions | $123.9 | $112.9 | $11.0 | 10% |
| Data and Analytics | 15.9 | 14.1 | 1.8 | 13% |
| Corporate and Other(1) | 96.4 | 90.0 | 6.4 | 7% |
| Total | $236.2 | $217.0 | 19.2 | 9% |
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Depreciation and Amortization
The following table sets forth depreciation and amortization by segment for the periods presented (in millions):
(1) Depreciation and amortization for Corporate and Other primarily represents net incremental depreciation and amortization adjustments associated with the application of purchase accounting recorded in accordance with GAAP.
The increase in Depreciation and Amortization is primarily driven by implementation of new clients, accelerated amortization of deferred contract costs and hardware and software placed in service.
Question:
Why did Depreciation and Amortization increase?
Answer: implementation of new clients, accelerated amortization of deferred contract costs and hardware and software placed in service.