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Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2017 | Apr. 30, 2016 | Apr. 30, 2017 | Apr. 30, 2016
Product | $ 737 | $ 15,424 | $ 2,544 | $ 40,497
Service and license | 12,592 | 10,353 | 19,528 | 16,560
Related Party [Member] |  |  |  |
Product | 200 | 12,500 | 300 | 25,300
Service and license | $ 1,300 | $ 2,300 | $ 2,900 | $ 4,600

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