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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 01, 2017 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Balance, October 1, 2016 | $ 1,169,813
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (8,082)
Balance, April 1, 2017 | 1,161,731
Solutions Group |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Balance, October 1, 2016 | 1,050,150
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (7,255)
Balance, April 1, 2017 | 1,042,895
IoT Group |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Balance, October 1, 2016 | 90,065
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (623)
Balance, April 1, 2017 | 89,442
Professional Services |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Balance, October 1, 2016 | 29,598
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (204)
Balance, April 1, 2017 | $ 29,394

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