v2.4.1.9
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill balances and movements for each reportable segments during the period
The following table presents goodwill balances and the movements for each of our reportable segments during the three months ended January 31, 2015:
 
 
Customer Support and Services
 
Measurement Solutions
 
Total
 
(in millions)
Goodwill as of October 31, 2014
$
55

 
$
337

 
$
392

Foreign currency translation impact
(1
)
 
(10
)
 
(11
)
Goodwill as of January 31, 2015
$
54

 
$
327

 
$
381

 
Components of other intangibles during the period
 
The components of other intangible assets as of January 31, 2015 and October 31, 2014 are shown in the table below:
 
 
Other Intangible Assets
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
and
Impairments
 
Net Book
Value
 
(in millions)
As of October 31, 2014:
 

 
 

 
 

Developed technology
$
125

 
$
114

 
$
11

Backlog
4

 
4

 

Trademark/Tradename
1

 
1

 

Customer relationships
32

 
25

 
7

Total
$
162

 
$
144

 
$
18

As of January 31, 2015:
 

 
 

 
 

Developed technology
125

 
115

 
10

Backlog
4

 
4

 

Trademark/Tradename
1

 
1

 

Customer relationships
32

 
26

 
6

Total
$
162

 
$
146

 
$
16