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Restructuring And Other Transformation - Restructuring Charges (Details) - Project Matterhorn - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	$ 11,957	$ 25,249
Other transformation	24,956	53,597
GLOBAL RIM BUSINESS
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	9,525	22,608
Other transformation	3,485	7,386
GLOBAL DATA CENTER BUSINESS
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	78	78
Other transformation	870	928
CORPORATE AND OTHER
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	2,354	2,563
Other transformation	$ 20,601	$ 45,283

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Amount, after cash payment, 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.

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Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 28
-Subparagraph (b)
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