Accounts Receivable from Securitization Current [Abstract] Accounts Receivable - current Accounts Receivable Unamortized Discounts Account Receivable, Unamortized Discounts The unamortized amount of the discount on accounts receivable which is deducted from the face amount. The discount or premium is the difference between the present value and the face amount. Unamortized Discounts Royalties and outside commissions Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for royalties and outside commissions. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities which are due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Accrued Royalties and Outside Commissions Current Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract] Aggregate Intrinsic Value Allowance for Accounts Receivable from Securitization Current A valuation allowance for current collateralized receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Allowance Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Activity for Accounts Receivable [Table Text Block] Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Activity for Accounts Receivable Tabular disclosure of the accounts receivable allowance for doubtful accounts activity for the period. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Installments Receivables Current [Member] Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Installments Receivables Current A valuation allowance for installments receivables due to an Entity within one year (or one operating cycle if longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Installments Receivables Noncurrent [Member] A valuation allowance for installments receivables due to an Entity in excess of one year (or one operating cycle if longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Installments Receivables Non Current Anticipated Net Cash Payments to Settle Liabilities Anticipated net cash payments to settle liabilities made through 2017 Represents the expected outlay of cash to settle facility exit costs, which were accrued at period end. Aspenone Subscription [Member] aspenONE subscription Revenue earned during the period from software license agreements under our aspenONE subscription offering, which include the right to receive unspecified future software products. Unrealized Gain Available for sale Securities Gross Unrealized Gain Accumulated in Investments Amount of accumulated unrealized gain before deducting unrealized loss on investments in available-for-sale securities impacting investments. Amount of accumulated unrealized loss before deducting unrealized gain on investments in available-for-sale securities impacting investments. Available for sale Securities Gross Unrealized Loss Accumulated in Investments Unrealized Loss Bundled Sms Revenue from Point Products Bundled SMS revenue from point products The portion of maintenance revenue (that was classified as services and other revenue) recognized from point product arrangements with bundled SMS, for which VSOE is established for the SMS component. Capitalized Computer Software Development Costs Weighted Average Useful Life Weighted average remaining useful life of computer software development costs Represents the useful life of computer software development costs capitalized upon the establishment of technological feasibility. Capital loss recognized for tax purposes Capital Loss Recognized Represents the amount of capital loss recognized during the period. Computer Software Development Costs [Member] Computer software development costs Represents information pertaining to computer software development costs. Cost of Services and Other Services and other Total costs related to services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. Costs of services and other revenue includes costs of providing professional services, training and other revenue. Cost of services and other revenue Current Accounts Receivable from Securitization Gross Gross The gross amount owed to the reporting entity by counterparties in securitized loan transactions, prior to deducting unamortized discounts and allowance. Unamortized Discounts The unamortized amount of the discount on the current portion of the collateralized receivable which is deducted from the face amount. The discount or premium is the difference between the present value and the face amount. Current Accounts Receivable from Securitization Unamortized Discounts Represents the number of customer receivables representing more than the determined threshold for reporting of total receivables. Customer Receivables Number above Disclosure Threshold Number of customer's receivables balance representing a concentration Customer Revenue Number above Disclosure Threshold Number of customers individually generating more than 10% of total revenue Represents the number of customers individually generating revenue representing more than the determined threshold for reporting of total revenue. Debt Securities Maturities more than One Year [Member] Long-term Marketable Securities This item represents debt securities with an expected maturity of more than one year from the balance sheet date. Debt Securities Maturities One Year or Less [Member] Short-term Marketable Securities This item represents debt securities with an expected maturity of one year or less from the balance sheet date. Decrease Foreign Income Taxes Payable The decrease in foreign income taxes payable during the period attributable to an increase in additional paid in capital due to the benefits of excess stock-based compensation deductions recognized during the period. Reduction in income tax payable Deferred Tax Asset Related to Net Carryforwards Other APIC NOLS for the deferred tax asset related to the net carryforwards. Deferred tax asset related to net carryforward Deferred Tax Assets Federal and State Credits Federal and state credits The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of future tax effects arising from unused federal and state tax credit carryforwards which will decrease future taxable income if applied in future years. Deferred Tax Assets Intangible Assets Intangible assets The cumulative amount of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of tax-deductible goodwill and the basis of goodwill computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The difference in basis will decrease future taxable income when such difference reverses. Deferred Tax Assets Property and Leasehold Improvements Property, leasehold improvements, and other basis differences The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of capital assets and the basis of capital assets computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The difference in basis, attributable to different capitalization of costs, depreciation, or amortization methodologies, will decrease future taxable income when such basis difference is realized. Property, leasehold improvements, and other basis differences Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property Leasehold Improvements and Other Basis Differences Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from property, leasehold improvements, and other basis differences not separately disclosed. Reversal of the deferred tax liability attributable to a foreign affiliate restructuring. Deferred tax liability eliminated on restructuring Deferred Tax Liabilities, Reversal Restructuring Document and Entity Information Equity Incentive Plan 2005 [Member] 2005 Stock Incentive Plan. 2005 Plan Equity Incentive Plan 2010 [Member] 2010 Plan 2010 Equity Incentive Plan. Fixed Income Corporate Debt Marketable Securities Maturity Period Maximum Maturity period of marketable securities, maximum Represents the maximum maturity period of fixed income corporate debt marketable securities. Represents the maximum minimum maturity period of fixed income corporate debt marketable securities. Fixed Income Corporate Debt Marketable Securities Maturity Period Maximum (Minimum) Period Maturity period of marketable securities, maximum minimum period Represents the portion of goodwill allocated to a reporting unit. Goodwill Allocated Amount Carrying amount of goodwill reassigned to reporting unit Goodwill Impairment Number of Triggering Events Number of triggering events indicating goodwill impairment occurred Represents the number of triggering events indicating goodwill impairment occurring during the period. Impact of Licensing Model Changes Expense Available to Offset Lower Revenue Expense reduction to offset the lower revenue Represents the expense available to offset the lower revenue due to changes in licensing model of the entity. Benefit from foreign restructuring Income Tax Reconciliation, Restructuring Charges The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement for the period and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations. The difference is attributable to an income tax benefit recognized from restructuring a foreign affiliate and a reversal of the related deferred tax liability. The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in installments and collateralized receivables. Increase (Decrease) in Installments and Collateralized Receivables Installments and collateralized receivables Installments Receivable [Abstract] Installments Receivable Installments Receivable Installments Receivable [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for installments receivable. Interest Expense Secured Borrowings Interest expense associated with secured borrowings Represents the portion of interest incurred in the period on secured borrowings that was charged against earnings. Interest Income Collateralized Receivables Interest earned from collateralized receivables. Interest income associated with collateralized receivables Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis] Information by group of related lease arrangements. For example, but not limited to, leases grouped by facility or contractual terms. Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis] Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain] Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain] Group of related lease arrangements. For example, but not limited to, leases grouped by facility or contractual terms. Legacy SMS Services [Member] Represents information pertaining to legacy SMS services. Legacy SMS Maximum employee's pretax contribution that can be matched (as a percent) Maximum percentage of employee pretax contribution that can be matched by the employer. Maximum Employees Pretax Contribution that can be Matched Maximum Period over which Capitalized Software Development Costs Amortization is Provided on Product by Product Basis Using Straight Line Method Maximum period over which amortization of computer software development costs provided on a product-by-product basis using straight-line method Represents the maximum period over which amortization of computer software development costs is provided on a product-by-product basis using straight-line method. Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Related to Subscription Offerings Net cash provided by operating activities related to aspenONE subscription offerings The net cash provided by operating activities related to aspenONE subscription offering. Net Foreign Currency Loss (Gain) Due to Revaluation The net foreign currency gains (losses) (pretax) included in determining net income due to remeasuring balances into the functional currencies as of the balance sheet date as a result of revaluation. Net foreign currency loss (gain) Represents the matters that in the opinion of management, might have a material adverse effect on financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the entity. Number of Matters which Might have Material Adverse Effect Matters that might have a material adverse effect on financial position, results of operations or cash flows Office Space in Bedford, Massachusetts [Member] Office space in Bedford, Massachusetts Represents information pertaining to office space in Bedford, Massachusetts. Operating Lease by Commencement Date [Axis] Information categorized by the date of commencement of lease obligations. Operating Lease by Commencement Date [Domain] Details pertaining to date of commencement of lease obligations. Operating Lease Number of Successive Five Year Terms for Which Lease May be Extended Number of successive five-year terms for which the lease may be extended Represents the number of successive five-year terms during which the lease may be extended. Operating Lease Obligations Lease obligations Represents the amount of non-cancelable obligations under the operating lease. Operating Leases Additional Contractual Obligation for Capital Expenditures Additional contractual obligations for capital expenditures Represents the amount of additional contractual obligations for capital expenditures. Operating Leases, Aggregate Capital Expenditures Related to Leased Premises, Net Aggregate capital expenditures with respect to the leased premises Amount of aggregate capital expenditure with respect to the leased premises for the reporting period incurred under operating leases net of leasehold improvement allowance. Operating Leases Base Annual Rent Base annual rent expense Represents the base annual rent for an operating lease. Operating Leases Contractual Obligations Expected to be Made Contractual obligations related to the new facility capital expenditures are expected to be made in fiscal 2015 Represents the amount of contractual obligations related to the new facility capital expenditures are expected to be made in fiscal 2015. Total Amount of required minimum rental payments net of sublease rental income for leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Net of Sublease Rental Income Due Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Net of Sublease Rental Income Due [Abstract] Net Payments 2015 Amount of required minimum rental payments net of sublease rental income maturing in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Net of Sublease Rental Income Due, Current Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Net of Sublease Rental Income Due in Five Years 2019 Amount of required minimum rental payments net of sublease rental income maturing in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. 2018 Amount of required minimum rental payments net of sublease rental income maturing in the forth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Net of Sublease Rental Income Due in Four Years Amount of required minimum rental payments net of sublease rental income maturing in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Net of Sublease Rental Income Due in Three Years 2017 2016 Amount of required minimum rental payments net of sublease rental income maturing in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Net of Sublease Rental Income Due in Two Years Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Net of Sublease Rental Income Due Thereafter Thereafter Amount of required minimum rental payments net of sublease rental income maturing after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Operating Leases Leasehold Improvements Allowance Leasehold improvement allowance Amount of leasehold improvement allowance for the reporting period under operating leases. Amount of scheduled sublease rental income due in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Operating Leases Scheduled Sublease Rental Income, Current 2015 Amount of scheduled sublease rental income due for leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Total Operating Leases Scheduled Sublease Rental Income Due Operating Leases Scheduled Sublease Rental Income Due [Abstract] Scheduled Sublease Payments Operating Leases Scheduled Sublease Rental Income Due in Five Years 2019 Amount of scheduled sublease rental income due in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. 2018 Amount of scheduled sublease rental income due in the forth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Operating Leases Scheduled Sublease Rental Income Due in Four Years 2017 Amount of scheduled sublease rental income due in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Operating Leases Scheduled Sublease Rental Income Due in Three Years 2016 Amount of scheduled sublease rental income due in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Operating Leases Scheduled Sublease Rental Income Due in Two Years Thereafter Amount of scheduled sublease rental income due after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Operating Leases Scheduled Sublease Rental Income Due Thereafter Sublease rental payments received Operating Leases, Sublease Rental Payments Received Represents the amount of sublease rental payments received. Lease term commencing on February 1, 2015 Represents information pertaining to lease term commencing on February 1, 2015. Operating Lease Term Commencing on February 1 2015 [Member] Operating Lease Term Commencing on November 1 2014 [Member] Lease term commencing on November 1, 2014 Represents information pertaining to lease term commencing on November 1, 2014. Other Perpetual Arrangements [Member] Other - Perpetual arrangements Other revenue earned from the licensing of point products on a perpetual basis. Represents the information pertaining to other legacy arrangements. Other Up front Legacy Arrangements [Member] Other - Legacy arrangements Disclosure of accounting policy and implications of licensing model changes. Overview of Licensing Model Changes Policy [Policy Text Block] Overview of Licensing Model Changes Payments for Future Minimum Non Cancelable Lease Future minimum non-cancelable lease payments Represents the amount of cash flow for payment of future minimum non-cancelable lease. The cash outflow associated with development of computer software product to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed prior to achievement of technological feasibility. Capitalized computer software development costs Payments for Software to be Sold The percentage of total installments receivable allowance for doubtful accounts reserved for when there is a specific risk of collectability. Percentage of Total Installments Receivable Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Represented by Specific Reserve Percentage of total installments receivable allowance for doubtful accounts represented by specific reserve Period over which Customers Received SMS Period over which customers typically received SMS Represents the period over which customers typically received SMS. Point products - Bundled SMS Revenue earned during the period from point product license agreements that are bundled with maintenance for which VSOE has not been established for maintenance. Prior to fiscal 2012, represents the maintenance component of point product license arrangements that are bundled with maintenance, based on the VSOE of fair value for the bundled maintenance. Point Products Bundled Sms [Member] Point Products Software [Member] Point products - Software Revenue earned during the period from point product license agreements that are bundled with maintenance for which VSOE has not been established for maintenance. Prior to fiscal 2012, represents the revenue from the license component of point product license arrangements that are bundled with maintenance, calculated using the residual method, based on the VSOE of fair value for the bundled maintenance. Professional Services Training and Other Services [Member] Professional services, training and other Represents information pertaining to professional services, training and other services. Ratable Percent of Total Ratable, percent of total The percentage of total subscription and software revenue recognized during the period using the ratable method. Ratable Includes revenue earned during the period from (i) software license agreements under our aspenONE subscription offering, which include the right to receive unspecified future software products (ii) point product license agreements that are bundled with maintenance for which VSOE has not been established for maintenance; (iii) maintenance revenue for which we have VSOE; and (iv) other revenue earned during the period relating to consideration received from another party for the right to license our software products. Ratable Subscription and Software Revenue Disclosure of the unamortized amount of the discount on the current portion of the note or receivable which is deducted from the face amount of the receivable or loan. The discount or premium is the difference between the present value and the face amount. Less: Unamortized discount Receivable with Imputed Interest Discount Current Receivable with Imputed Interest Discount, Noncurrent Disclosure of the unamortized amount of the discount on the non-current portion of the note or receivable which is deducted from the face amount of the receivable or loan. The discount or premium is the difference between the present value and the face amount. Less: Unamortized discount Reclassifications Reclassification [Member] Represents the effect of a reclassification. Reconciliation of Revenue Recognized [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of Revenue Recognition Methodology Tabular disclosure of the amount of revenue recognized, based on the appropriate revenue recognition methodology, along with the percentage of total software and subscription revenue for the period. Residual method, percent of total The percentage of total subscription and software revenue recognized during the period using the residual method. Residual Method Percent of Total The amount of subscription and software revenue recognized based on the net present value of the difference between the total arrangement fee and the undiscounted VSOE of fair value for the undelivered element, assuming all other revenue recognition requirements have been met. Residual Method Subscription and Software Revenue Residual method The estimated amount of sub-lease income. This reduces the accrued facility exit costs. Estimated sub-lease income Restructuring Charges Facility Exit Costs Estimated Sublease Income Restructuring Number of Restructuring Actions Represents the number of restructuring actions taken during the period. Number of restructuring actions taken Revenue Classification and Revenue Recognition Methodology [Table Text Block] Revenue Classification and Revenue Recognition Methodology Tabular disclosure of the changes to our revenue classification and the timing of revenue recognition of subscription and software revenue. Represents the amount of concessions given on contract modification to an existing term of arrangement. Revenue Recognition Concessions on Contract Modification to Existing Term Arrangement Concessions given on contract modification to an existing term arrangement Schedule of Property Plant and Equipment Components [Table Text Block] Property, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements Tabular disclosure of the components of property, plant and equipment. Schedule of Property Plant and Equipment Estimated Useful Lives [Table Text Block] Property and Equipment, Useful Lives Tabular disclosure of the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment. Schedule of Revenue and Cost of Revenue Reclassifications on Previously Reported Results [Table Text Block] Summary of impact of legacy SMS revenue and cost of revenue reclassification on previously presented unaudited consolidated statements of operations Tabular disclosure of reclassifications of revenue and cost of revenue on previously reported results. Schedule of Revenue and Cost of Revenue Reclassifications [Table Text Block] Summary of impact of revenue and cost of revenue reclassifications Tabular disclosure of the impact of revenue and cost of revenue reclassifications. Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. Schedule of Revenue Classification in Income Statement and Revenue Recognition Methodology [Line Items] Revenue and cost of revenue reclassifications Schedule Of Revenue Classification in Income Statement And Revenue Recognition Methodology Tabular disclosure of revenue classification in income statement and revenue recognition methodology. Schedule of Revenue Classification in Income Statement and Revenue Recognition Methodology [Table] Secured Borrowings and Collateralized Receivables This element represents the fair value of secured borrowings at the balance sheet date. Secured Borrowings Fair Value Disclosure Secured borrowings This element represents the excess of fair value over the carrying value of secured borrowings as of the balance sheet date. Secured Borrowings Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Value Fair Value Disclosure Secured borrowings fair value in excess of carrying value Represents all other geographic groups except The United States of America and Europe. Segment Geographical Groups of Countries all Other Segment Geographical Groups Except the United States of America and Europe [Member] Other Represents all international geographic groups. Segment Geographical Groups of Countries International [Member] Other geographic locations Segment Revenue as Percentage of Total Revenue Revenue (as a percent) Percentage of revenues to external customers attributed to individual countries based on location the product or services are sold. Aggregate revenue during the period from services rendered in the normal course of business, after deducting allowances and discounts. Services and other revenue includes professional services, training and other revenue. Services and Other Revenue Services and other Services and Other Segment [Member] Services Represents information pertaining to the services segment. Contractual terms The period (in years) between the grant date and expiration date for awards under a share-based compensation plan. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Contractual Term Vested and expected to vest (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Expected to Vest Outstanding Number As of the balance sheet date, the number of shares into which outstanding equity instruments other than options that are expected to vest can be converted under the plan. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Expected to Vest Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested and expected to vest, end of period (in dollars per share) The weighted average fair value of vested and expected to vest awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Software Licensing, Indemnification Obligations, Number of Claims Outstanding Represents the number of claims outstanding related to indemnification obligations. Number of claims outstanding Standby Letters of Credit in Connection with Facility Leases Standby letters of credit The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit issued in connection with certain facility leases outstanding as of the reporting date. Stock-based compensation tax deductions APIC NOL Stock-based compensation tax deductions in excess of book compensation expense (APIC NOLs) which will be credited to additional paid- in-capital when such deductions reduce taxes payable as determined on a "with-and-without" basis. Accordingly, these APIC NOLs will reduce federal taxes payable if realized in future periods. Stock Based Compensation Tax Deductions Apic Nol Stock Grant Stock grant (in shares) Number of shares granted as part of the annual program grant during the period. Costs incurred directly related to generating subscription and software revenue from the licensing of software products. Costs include royalty expense, amortization of capitalized software and purchased technology intangibles; distribution fees and other costs related to the expense associated with providing maintenance on aspenONE subscription arrangements, point product license arrangements where we have not established VSOE for the maintenance deliverable, and other maintenance arrangements for which we have established VSOE. Cost of license Cost of subscription and software revenue Subscription and Software Cost of Revenue Subscription and software Subscription and software revenue Subscription and Software Revenue Subscription and software revenue Includes revenue earned during the period from (i) software license agreements under our aspenONE subscription offering, which include the right to receive unspecified future software products (ii) point product license agreements that are bundled with maintenance for which VSOE has not been established for maintenance; (iii) maintenance revenue for which we have VSOE; and (iv) other revenue earned during the period relating to consideration received from another party for the right to license our software products. Subscription and software Subscription and Software Revenue [Abstract] Subscription and software revenue Subscription and Software Segment [Member] Subscription and software Represents information pertaining to the subscription and software segment. Subscription and Software Services [Member] Subscription and Software Represents information pertaining to subscription and software services. Threshold Period for Classification of Current Installments Receivable Threshold period for classification of installments receivable to trade accounts receivable The threshold period (in days) for classification of current installments receivable. Invoices with a due date of greater than this threshold from the period-end date are classified as current installments receivable, as long as the due date is less than one year. Once an installment receivable is due within this threshold period, it is reclassified as a trade accounts receivable on the consolidated balance sheet. Subscription and software revenue, percent of total Total Subscription and Software Revenue Percent of Total Subscription and software revenue, percent of total The total percentage of total subscription and software revenue recognized during the period. Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings Classification Associated Liabilities [Text Block] Secured Borrowings and Collateralized Receivables The entire disclosure for the classification in the transferor's statement of financial position as of the end of the period for the liabilities, if any, associated with transfers of financial assets accounted for as secured borrowings. Unrecognized Tax Benefits Currency Translation Adjustment Currency translation adjustment The gross amount of increase (decreases) in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from foreign currency adjustments. Valuation Allowance Change in Amount Decrease Represents the decrease in valuation allowance due to net operating losses and other net deferred tax assets related to the entities in the UK. Decrease in valuation allowance related to entities in UK Valuation Allowance Change in Amount Increase Increase in valuation allowance on recognition of capital loss Represents the increase in valuation allowance due to recognition of capital loss on restructuring a foreign affiliate and the assessment that it is "more likely than not" that we will not recognize a benefit from the capital loss. Valuation Allowances and Reserves Transfer to Trade Accounts Receivable Transfers to trade accounts receivable Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are transferred to trade accounts receivable. Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract] Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Significant Accounting Policies Accounts Receivable Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Unclassified [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Collateralized receivables Net Accounts Receivable from Securitization Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current Account Receivable, Gross Gross Accounts and installments receivable Accounts Receivable [Member] Accounts receivable, net Net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract] Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Total accrued expenses and other liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Accumulated Deficit Net unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Foreign translation adjustments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Stock-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Advertising Costs Advertising Cost, Policy, Expensed Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block] Advertising expenses Advertising Expense Stock-based compensation Stock-based compensation Total stock-based compensation Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Roll Forward of Current and Non-Current Allowance for Doubtful Accounts for Installments Receivable Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block] Accounts Receivable Allowances Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member] Account Receivable, Allowance Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Allowance Allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Current Allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Noncurrent Intangible asset amortization expense Amortization of Intangible Assets Employee equity awards (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Area of office space (in square feet) Area of Real Estate Property Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Balance of asset retirement obligations Asset Retirement Obligation Asset retirement obligations Asset Retirement Obligation [Abstract] Total assets Assets ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Total current assets Assets, Current Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cost Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis Marketable Securities Fair Value Available-for-sale Securities Short-term marketable securities Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Current Long-term marketable securities Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Noncurrent Marketable Securities Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure (Deprecated 2013-01-31) Summary of the fair value, the amortized cost and unrealized holding gains (losses) on marketable securities Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block] Award Type [Axis] Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Computer software development accumulated amortization Capitalized Computer Software, Accumulated Amortization Accumulated amortization Computer software cost capitalized Capitalized Computer Software, Additions Amortization of expense charged to operations Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization Capitalized costs for computer software developed for internal use Capitalized Computer Software, Gross Computer Software Development Costs Capitalized Computer Software, Net [Abstract] Computer software development costs, net Capitalized Software Development Costs for Software Sold to Customers Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents, end of year Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Class of Treasury Stock [Table] Commitments and contingencies (Note 9) Commitments and Contingencies. Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Loss Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block] Common stock reserved for future issuance or settlement (in shares) Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, Authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, Issued Balance (in shares) Balance (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, Outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, $0.10 par value-Authorized-210,000,000 shares Issued- 101,033,740 shares at June 30, 2014 and 99,945,545 shares at June 30, 2013 Outstanding- 91,661,850 shares at June 30, 2014 and 93,683,769 shares at June 30, 2013 Common Stock, Value, Issued Retirement and Profit Sharing Plans Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block] 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