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SEGMENT INFORMATION Reconciliation of Reportable Results (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | |
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Jan. 31, 2015
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Jan. 31, 2014
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| Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract] | ||
| Total reportable segments’ income from operations | $ 120us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest | $ 118us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest |
| Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | 29us-gaap_AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense | 17us-gaap_AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense |
| Restructuring charges | 0us-gaap_RestructuringCharges | 3us-gaap_RestructuringCharges |
| Transformational initiatives | 0keys_TransformationalPrograms | (1)keys_TransformationalPrograms |
| Amortization of intangible assets | (2)us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets | (2)us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets |
| Acquisition and integration costs | 0us-gaap_BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCosts | (1)us-gaap_BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCosts |
| Separation costs | (7)keys_Onetimeandpreseparationcosts | (8)keys_Onetimeandpreseparationcosts |
| Other | (1)keys_Other | (1)keys_Other |
| Interest expense | (12)us-gaap_InterestExpenseDeposits | 0us-gaap_InterestExpenseDeposits |
| Other income (expense), net | 9us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense | 1us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense |
| Income before taxes | $ 78us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | $ 92us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments |
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One time and pre separation costs No definition available.
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Amount of an item in the reconciliation of total profit or loss from reportable segments, to the entity's consolidated income before income taxes, extraordinary items, discontinued operations. No definition available.
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The charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs associated with restructuring activities not otherwise specified in the taxonomy that are not part of a specific plan as required by GAAP. No definition available.
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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses from ongoing operations, after income or loss from equity method investments, but before income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate amount of interest expense on all deposits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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