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Segment Information - (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($) country | Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($) country | Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Geographic distribution, foreign |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |  |
Long-term assets, excluding goodwill and other intangible assets | $ 541 | $ 515 | $ 541 | $ 515
SunGard |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |  |
Acquisition, integration and severance costs | $ 49 | $ 39 | $ 106 | $ 119
Global Financial Solutions |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |  |
Number of countries we operate in (more than) | country | 130 |  | 130 |

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