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Contractual Obligations (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jan. 31, 2013
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Summary of contractual obligations |
Purchase Commitments, 2018 and Thereafter |
Purchase Commitments, 2017 |
Purchase Commitments, 2016 |
Purchase Commitments, 2015 | 1,247
Purchase Commitments, 2014 | 8,173
Purchase Commitments, Total | 9,420
Operating Lease Obligations, 2018 and Thereafter |
Operating Lease Obligations, 2017 | 104
Operating Lease Obligations, 2016 | 138
Operating Lease Obligations, 2015 | 273
Operating Lease Obligations, 2014 | 372
Operating Lease Obligations, Total | 887
Contractual Obligation, 2018 and Thereafter |
Contractual Obligation, 2017 | 104
Contractual Obligation, 2016 | 138
Contractual Obligation, 2015 | 1,520
Contractual Obligation, 2014 | 8,545
Contractual Obligation, Total | $ 10,307

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