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Business Segments and International Operations (Revenue from External Customers from Different Geographical Areas) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Feb. 29, 2016 | Feb. 28, 2015
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |
Total revenue | $ 89,481 | $ 81,381
North America [Member] |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |
Total revenue | 49,065 | 42,125
EMEA [Member] |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |
Total revenue | 31,221 | 27,863
Latin America [Member] |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |
Total revenue | 3,693 | 4,967
Asia Pacific [Member] |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |
Total revenue | $ 5,502 | $ 6,426

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