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OTHER BALANCE SHEET DETAILS (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2021
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities
As of the dates indicated, accrued liabilities and other short-term obligations are comprised of the following (in thousands):
July 31,
2021
October 31,
2020
Compensation, payroll related tax and benefits
$142,713 $135,462 
Warranty48,139 49,868 
Income taxes payable36,526 6,348 
Vacation30,986 26,945 
Finance lease obligations3,395 2,836 
Other111,532 112,673 
 $373,291 $334,132 
Schedule of Accrued Warranties
The following table summarizes the activity in Ciena’s accrued warranty for the periods indicated (in thousands):
Beginning BalanceCurrent Period ProvisionsSettlementsEnding Balance
Nine Months Ended August 1, 2020$48,498 19,172 (15,504)$52,166 
Nine Months Ended July 31, 2021$49,868 12,726 (14,455)$48,139 
Contract Balances The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets and contract liabilities (deferred revenue) from contracts with customers (in thousands):
Balance at July 31, 2021Balance at October 31, 2020
Accounts receivable, net$878,229 $719,405 
Contract assets for unbilled accounts receivable, net$98,812 $85,843 
Deferred revenue$183,899 $158,363 
As of the dates indicated, deferred revenue is comprised of the following (in thousands):
July 31,
2021
October 31,
2020
Products$13,380 $17,534 
Services170,519 140,829 
 183,899 158,363 
Less current portion(126,179)(108,700)
Long-term deferred revenue$57,720 $49,663