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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Roll Forward) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2015 | Oct. 31, 2014
Goodwill - Rollforward |  |
Beginning Balance | $ 392 | $ 419
Foreign currency translation impact | (19) | (32)
Goodwill arising from acquisitions and other adjustments | 327 | 5
Ending Balance | 700 | 392
Customer Support & Services [Member] |  |
Goodwill - Rollforward |  |
Beginning Balance | 55 | 54
Foreign currency translation impact | (2) | (4)
Goodwill arising from acquisitions and other adjustments | 10 | 5
Ending Balance | 63 | 55
Measurement Solutions [Member] |  |
Goodwill - Rollforward |  |
Beginning Balance | 337 | 365
Foreign currency translation impact | (17) | (28)
Goodwill arising from acquisitions and other adjustments | 317 | 0
Ending Balance | $ 637 | $ 337

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