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Organization and Basis of Presentation (Segment Information) (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Oct. 29, 2017 reportable_segment operating_segment | Jan. 31, 2016 reportable_segment operating_segment | Aug. 05, 2016 USD ($)
Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of operating segments |  | 5 |
Number of operating segments that aggregate into one reportable segment | 4 | 4 |
Number of reportable segments | reportable_segment | 1 | 1 |
Systems Innovation [Member] | Snowbush IP Business [Member] |  |  |
Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |  |  |
Cash consideration received related to divestiture | $ |  |  | $ 32.0

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