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Segment Information - (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($) country | Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Geographic distribution, foreign |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |
Long-term assets, excluding goodwill and other intangible assets | $ 577 | $ 535
SunGard |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |
Acquisition, integration and severance costs | $ 57 | $ 80
Global Financial Solutions |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |
Number of countries we operate in (more than) | country | 130 |

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