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Note 20 - Segmented Information (Details) - Segmented Revenue by Revenue Type - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2016 | Jan. 31, 2015 | Jan. 31, 2014
Revenues |  |  |
Segmented Revenue | $ 184,993 | $ 170,860 | $ 151,294
Services [Member] |  |  |
Revenues |  |  |
Segmented Revenue | 176,288 | 159,050 | 137,795
Licenses [Member] |  |  |
Revenues |  |  |
Segmented Revenue | $ 8,705 | $ 11,810 | $ 13,499

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