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Goodwill | 6 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill [Abstract] |
Goodwill | NOTE 5—GOODWILL Goodwill is recorded when the consideration paid for an acquisition of a business exceeds the fair value of identifiable net tangible and intangible assets. The following table summarizes the changes in goodwill since June 30, 2011:
Balance, June 30, 2011 |  | $ | 832,481 |
Acquisition of MessageManager (note 17) |  |  | 2,058 |
Acquisition of Operitel (note 17) |  |  | 4,282 |
Acquisition of Global 360 (note 17) |  |  | 201,934 |
Adjustments on account of foreign exchange |  |  | (612 | )
Balance, December 31, 2011 |  | $ | 1,040,143 |

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