Goodwill - Summary Of Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of period	$ 2,325,586	$ 2,161,592
Adjustment relating to acquisition	(3,334)
Adjustments on account of foreign exchange	4,752
Balance as of end of period	3,416,749	2,325,586
Daegis Inc.
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill acquired		8,045
CEM Business
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill acquired		90,712
ANXeBusiness Corp.
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill acquired		$ 65,237
Recommind Inc
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill acquired	91,405
CCM Business
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill acquired	173,198
ECD Business
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill acquired	$ 825,142

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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