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Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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May 31, 2019 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, November 30, 2018 | $ 314,992 | [1]
Additions | 117,651 |
Translation adjustments | (20) |
Balance, May 31, 2019 | 432,623 |
OpenEdge |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, November 30, 2018 | 248,987 |
Additions | 117,651 |
Translation adjustments | (20) |
Balance, May 31, 2019 | 366,618 |
Data Connectivity and Integration |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, November 30, 2018 | 19,040 |
Additions | 0 |
Translation adjustments | 0 |
Balance, May 31, 2019 | 19,040 |
Application Development and Deployment |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, November 30, 2018 | 46,965 |
Additions | 0 |
Translation adjustments | 0 |
Balance, May 31, 2019 | $ 46,965 |
[1] | The Company adopted the accounting standard related to revenue recognition ("ASC 606") effective December 1, 2018 using the full retrospective method. See Note 1. Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation for further information.

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