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Business Segments and International Operations (Revenue from External Customers from Different Geographical Areas) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2015 | Aug. 31, 2014 | Aug. 31, 2015 | Aug. 31, 2014
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total revenue | $ 94,637 | $ 79,274 | $ 264,836 | $ 234,639
North America [Member] |  |  |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total revenue | 49,810 | 35,654 | 139,454 | 107,067
EMEA [Member] |  |  |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total revenue | 30,656 | 32,995 | 89,667 | 96,008
Latin America [Member] |  |  |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total revenue | 4,621 | 5,695 | 13,977 | 16,506
Asia Pacific [Member] |  |  |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total revenue | $ 9,550 | $ 4,930 | $ 21,738 | $ 15,058

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