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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Schedule of Goodwill and Intangibles) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |  |  |
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May 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Aug. 31, 2017 | May 31, 2017
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  |  |  |
Trade name | 5,100 |  |  |
Developed technology | 11,000 |  |  |
Ending balance | 16,100 |  |  |
Amortization | (507) |  |  |
Net other intangibles at May 31, 2018 | 15,593 |  |  |
Total goodwill and other intangibles, net | $ 66,944 | $ 32,100 | $ 35,642 | $ 35,632

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