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Intangible assets and goodwill (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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| Capitalized software development costs | $ 1,400 | $ 343 | $ 3,800 | $ 948 |
| Software development costs incurred and expensed | 1,200 | 541 | 3,200 | 1,700 |
| Amortization expense | $ 1,300 | $ 936 | $ 3,400 | $ 2,600 |
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- Definition
The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Additions made to capitalized computer software costs during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Research and development expense during the period related to the costs of developing and achieving technological feasibility of a computer software product to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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