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Business Segments and International Operations (Revenue from External Customers from Different Geographical Areas) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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May. 31, 2015 | May. 31, 2014 | May. 31, 2015 | May. 31, 2014
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total revenue | $ 88,817 | $ 80,827 | $ 170,198 | $ 155,365
North America [Member] |  |  |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total revenue | 47,520 | 36,827 | 89,644 | 71,413
EMEA [Member] |  |  |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total revenue | 31,146 | 33,698 | 59,010 | 63,013
Latin America [Member] |  |  |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total revenue | 4,388 | 5,703 | 9,356 | 10,811
Asia Pacific [Member] |  |  |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total revenue | $ 5,763 | $ 4,599 | $ 12,188 | $ 10,128

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