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REVENUE, DEFERRED REVENUE AND DEFERRED COMMISSIONS - Changes in Deferred Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2018 | Jul. 31, 2017
Deferred Revenue |  |
Beginning balance | $ 369,056 | $ 218,481
Additions | 529,495 | 317,170
Revenue/commissions recognized | (267,468) | (172,606)
Assumed in a business combination | 124 | 6,011
Ending balance | 631,207 | 369,056
Deferred Commissions |  |
Beginning balance | 73,527 | 49,522
Additions | 150,122 | 101,152
Revenue/commissions recognized | (109,270) | (77,147)
Assumed in a business combination | 0 | 0
Ending balance | $ 114,379 | 73,527
Percent expected to be recognized in next year | 29.00% |
Amount deferred in prior period | $ 170,100 | $ 101,600
Contracted revenue not recognized | $ 657,100 |
Percent expected to be recognized in next year | 45.00% |

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