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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2022	Jan. 31, 2023
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Liabilities associated with software license at net present value, current	$ 6,498,000		$ 7,059,000
Liabilities associated with software license at net present value, non-current	8,416,000		$ 9,614,000
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	0	$ 0
Software licenses [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	2,600,000	1,600,000
Acquired Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	$ 1,200,000	$ 1,200,000

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