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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2024 segment | Oct. 31, 2024 segment | Oct. 31, 2024 USD ($) | Oct. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Oct. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Number of reportable segments | segment | 3 | 2 |  |  |
Cash and cash equivalent maturity period, months |  |  | 3 months |  |
Debt securities and other investments, minimum short term maturity, period |  |  | 3 months |  |
Debt securities and other investments, maximum maturity, period |  |  | 3 years |  |
Depreciation expenses |  |  | $ 162.9 | $ 141.4 | $ 103.9
Repair and maintenance costs |  |  | $ 89.4 | $ 74.4 | $ 65.2
Software product warranty period (in days) |  |  | 90 days |  |
Minimum |  |  |  |  |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Intangible assets amortization period |  | 1 year | 1 year |  |
Maximum |  |  |  |  |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Intangible assets amortization period |  | 13 years | 13 years |  |
Hardware product warranty period (in months) |  |  | 6 months |  |

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