Covisint (COVS) 10-Q 12 Feb 15 2015 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

DOCUMENT_AND_ENTITY_INFORMATIO

DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 10, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Covisint Corp
Entity Central Index Key	1563699
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-28
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		39,012,150

CONDENSED_AND_CONSOLIDATED_BAL

CONDENSED AND CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash	$43,325	$49,536
Accounts receivable, net	14,035	21,838
Deferred tax asset, net	0	1,017
Due from parent and affiliates	0	2,813
Other current assets	7,159	5,983
Total current assets	64,519	81,187
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION	6,103	4,751
CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET	19,941	23,040
OTHER:
Goodwill	25,385	25,385
Deferred costs	2,674	6,188
Deferred tax asset, net	120	131
Other assets	895	766
Total other assets	29,074	32,470
TOTAL ASSETS	119,637	141,448
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	5,123	3,893
Accrued commissions	2,578	1,640
Deferred revenue	10,727	16,606
Accrued expenses	2,774	3,752
Deferred tax liability, net	201	0
Total current liabilities	21,403	25,891
DEFERRED REVENUE	5,812	11,223
ACCRUED LIABILITIES	58	56
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY, NET	1,676	2,668
Total liabilities	28,949	39,838
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	0	0
Preferred stock, no par value - authorized 5,000,000 shares; none issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, no par value - authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 38,868,700 (37,490,500 issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2014)	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	156,036	140,569
Retained deficit	-65,328	-38,947
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-20	-12
Total shareholders' equity	90,688	101,610
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$119,637	$141,448

CONDENSED_AND_CONSOLIDATED_BAL1

CONDENSED AND CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, no par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, no par value (in dollars per share)
Common stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	38,079,889	37,490,500
Common stock, shares outstanding	38,079,889	37,490,500

CONDENSED_COMBINED_AND_CONSOLI

CONDENSED, COMBINED AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
REVENUE	$21,755	$24,109	$65,077	$72,735
COST OF REVENUE	14,384	13,660	43,976	41,096
GROSS PROFIT	7,371	10,449	21,101	31,639
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research and development	2,865	3,533	8,564	9,362
Sales and marketing	7,006	8,484	24,781	26,610
General and administrative	4,455	6,724	14,112	21,338
Total operating expenses	14,326	18,741	47,457	57,310
OPERATING LOSS	-6,955	-8,292	-26,356	-25,671
Other Income	15	0	54	0
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION	-6,940	-8,292	-26,302	-25,671
INCOME TAX PROVISION	21	22	79	59
NET LOSS	-6,961	-8,314	-26,381	-25,730
Basic and diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)	($0.18)	($0.22)	($0.69)	($0.79)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-45	24	-8	44
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX	-45	24	-8	44
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	($7,006)	($8,290)	($26,389)	($25,686)

CONDENSED_AND_CONSOLIDATED_STA

CONDENSED AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERbS EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2014	$101,610	$0	$140,569	($38,947)	($12)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2014		37,490,500
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss	-26,381			-26,381
Parent contribution of stock awards and related taxes, net	-25		-25
Covisint stock compensation (Note 5)	5,445		5,445
Covisint stock option exercise (in shares)	1,378,000	1,378,200
Covisint stock option exercise	2,404		2,404
Income taxes	7,643		7,643
Foreign currency translation	-8				-8
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$90,688	$0	$156,036	($65,328)	($20)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014		38,868,700

CONDENSED_COMBINED_AND_CONSOLI1

CONDENSED, COMBINED AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	($26,381)	($25,730)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operations:
Depreciation and amortization	7,091	6,423
Deferred income taxes	-8	43
Stock award compensation	5,571	14,413
Net change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	7,626	6,464
Other assets	2,713	1,891
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	105	-376
Deferred revenue	-11,134	-5,730
Net cash used in operating activities	-14,417	-2,602
CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Property and equipment	-1,975	-1,936
Capitalized software	-2,298	-4,364
Net cash used in investing activities	-4,273	-6,300
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITES:
Cash payments to parent company	23,999	53,208
Cash payments to parent company	-13,879	-57,942
Proceeds from initial public offering	0	68,448
Initial public offering costs	0	-1,397
Net proceeds from exercise of stock awards	2,404	332
Net cash provided by financing activities	12,524	62,649
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH	-45	57
NET CHANGE IN CASH	-6,211	53,804
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD	49,536	966
CASH AT END OF PERIOD	$43,325	$54,770

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Basis of Presentation - The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (“Financial Statements”) include the accounts of Covisint Corporation and subsidiaries, a Michigan corporation.
	On October 31, 2014, Compuware Corporation (“Compuware”) completed its distribution of 31,384,920 shares of common stock of Covisint Corporation (“Covisint” or "the Company") to its shareholders. Prior to October 31, 2014, Covisint Corporation was majority-owned by Compuware.
	The Financial Statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), for interim financial information and with the instructions of Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, contingencies and results of operations. While management has based its assumptions and estimates on the facts and circumstances existing at December 31, 2014, final amounts may differ from these estimates. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the accompanying Financial Statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented.
	The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date these financial statements were issued.
	These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Prior to April 1, 2014, Compuware expense allocations were recorded within general and administrative expense. Effective April 1, 2014, the allocations were replaced with actual expenses incurred by the Company and these have been recorded in each respective income statement line item. Other than the change in the presentation of the expenses, there have been no significant changes to the Company’s accounting policies as disclosed in the Company’s 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-11, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.” The amendments in this ASU provide guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, similar tax loss, or tax credit carryforward exists. The amendments should be applied prospectively to all unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date and are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company adopted this ASU effective April 1, 2014, and the adoption did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial statements.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)," a new comprehensive revenue recognition standard that will supersede all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The standard's core principle is that revenue should be recognized as goods or services are transferred to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016, and early adoption is not permitted. Entities will have the option of using either a full retrospective approach or a modified approach to adopt the guidance in the ASU. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance.
	The Company has evaluated recent pronouncements through ASU 2015-01 and believes that none of them will have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

CAPITALIZED_SOFTWARE_AND_OTHER

CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS	CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	The components of the Company’s intangible assets are as follows (in thousands):
		December 31, 2014
		Gross  Carrying		Accumulated			Net Carrying
		Amount		Amortization			Amount
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Trademarks(1)		$358					$358
	Amortizing intangible assets:
	Capitalized software(2)		$51,287		($32,233	)		$19,054
	Customer relationship agreements(3)	4,715		(4,186		)	529
	Trademarks(4)	340		(340		)	—
	Total amortizing intangible assets		$56,342		($36,759	)		$19,583
		March 31, 2014
		Gross  Carrying		Accumulated			Net Carrying
		Amount		Amortization			Amount
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Trademarks(1)		$358					$358
	Amortizing intangible assets:
	Capitalized software(2)		$48,989		($27,067	)		$21,922
	Customer relationship agreements(3)	4,715		(3,955		)	760
	Trademarks(4)	340		(340		)	—
	Total amortizing intangible assets		$54,044		($31,362	)		$22,682
	_____________________________________________________
	-1	The Covisint trademarks were acquired by Compuware in an acquisition in March 2004 and contributed to Covisint by Compuware effective January 1, 2013. These trademarks are deemed to have an indefinite life and therefore are not being amortized.
	-2	Amortization of capitalized software is included in “cost of revenue” in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. Capitalized software is generally amortized over five years.
	-3	Amortization of customer relationship agreements is included in “sales and marketing” in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. Customer relationship agreements were acquired as part of acquisitions and are being amortized over periods up to six years.
	-4	Amortization of trademarks is included in “general and administrative” in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. Trademarks were acquired as part of acquisitions and are being amortized over three years.
	Amortization expense of intangible assets was $1.8 million and $1.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $5.4 million and $5.3 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Estimated future amortization expense, based on identified intangible assets at December 31, 2014, is expected to be as follows (in thousands):
		At December 31, 2014 for the Year Ending March 31,
		2015		2016			2017		2018		2019
	Capitalized software		$1,691		$6,528			$5,578		$3,540		$1,235
	Customer relationships	77		308			144		—		—
	Total		$1,768		$6,836			$5,722		$3,540		$1,235

EARNINGS_PER_COMMON_SHARE

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE	EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
	Basic earnings per common share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS assumes the issuance of common stock for all potentially dilutive equivalent shares outstanding using the treasury method.
	EPS data were computed as follows (in thousands, except for per share data):
		Three Months Ended December 31,						Nine Months Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Basic loss per share:
	Numerator: Net loss		($6,961	)		($8,314	)		($26,381	)		($25,730	)
	Denominator:
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding	38,423			37,363			37,962			32,599
	Basic loss per share		($0.18	)		($0.22	)		($0.69	)		($0.79	)
	Diluted loss per share:
	Numerator: Net loss		($6,961	)		($8,314	)		($26,381	)		($25,730	)
	Denominator:
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding	38,423			37,363			37,962			32,599
	Dilutive effect of stock awards	—			—			—			—
	Total shares	38,423			37,363			37,962			32,599
	Diluted loss per share		($0.18	)		($0.22	)		($0.69	)		($0.79	)
	Stock awards to purchase approximately 4,927,000 and 4,342,000 shares for the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 4,800,000 and 4,314,000 shares for the nine months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, were excluded from the diluted EPS calculation because they were anti-dilutive.

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Contractual Obligations
	The Company entered into standalone operating lease agreements for its Shanghai, China and Detroit locations in the first quarter of our fiscal year 2015. The Shanghai lease expires on April 30, 2017 and does not contain any purchase obligations associated with the lease. The total future minimum lease obligation of the Shanghai lease is approximately $1.3 million as of December 31, 2014. The lease agreement for the Company's Detroit location expires May, 2015.
	On December 18, 2014, the Company entered into a new lease for its headquarters in Southfield, Michigan. The 11 year term of the lease will commence in May, 2015. The Company will be obligated to pay approximately $0.0 for the year ending March 31, 2016, $0.5 million for 2017, $0.6 million for 2018, $0.6 million for 2019, and $0.6 million for 2020 for total obligated lease payments of $2.3 million for the five years ending March 31, 2020. The lease is an operating lease whereby rent expense will be recognized ratably over the lease term, irrespective of cash payments.
	Legal Matters
	The Company is subject to legal proceedings, claims, investigations and proceedings in the ordinary course of business. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company makes a provision for a liability when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These provisions are reviewed at least quarterly and adjusted to reflect the impacts of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular case.
	Beginning on May 30, 2014, two putative class actions were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Company, directors and certain officers at the time of the Company's initial public offering ("IPO") alleging violation of securities laws in connection with the Company's IPO and seeking unspecified damages. On August 15, 2014, the cases were consolidated with Charles Rankin appointed lead plaintiff. On October 15, 2014, the lead plaintiff filed an amended complaint. We believe these lawsuits are without merit, and we intend to vigorously defend them. The Company currently has no other outstanding material litigation.

BENEFIT_PLANS

BENEFIT PLANS	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
BENEFIT PLANS	BENEFIT PLANS
	Compuware Stock-Based Compensation Plans
	Prior to fiscal year 2014, while the Company was a majority-owned subsidiary of Compuware, certain Covisint employees were granted Compuware stock compensation awards. In accordance with the provisions of Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) 1.B.1, “Costs Reflected in Historical Financial Statements,” the expense for these awards is included within the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.
	Compuware Stock Option Activity
	A summary of option activity for Covisint employees under Compuware’s stock-based compensation plans as of December 31, 2014, and changes during the nine months then ended is presented below. Due to the spin-off of Covisint from Compuware, all Compuware options held by Covisint employees had to be exercised or they would be terminated 30 days after the completion of the spin-off. All vested options were exercised. All non-vested Compuware options terminated in the third quarter of fiscal 2015. Shares and intrinsic value are presented in thousands.
		Nine Months Ended December 31, 2014
		Number of			Weighted			Weighted		Aggregate
		Options			Average			Average		Intrinsic
					Exercise			Remaining		Value
					Price			Contractual
								Term in Years
	Options outstanding as of April 1, 2014	472				$9.23
	Granted	—
	Exercised	(301	)		$	8.28					$627
	Forfeited/Cancelled	(171	)
	Options outstanding as of December 31, 2014	—				$—		0
	Options vested and expected to vest, net of estimated forfeitures, as of December 31, 2014	—				$—		0
	Options exercisable as of December 31, 2014	—				$—		0
	The vesting schedule of options has varied over the years with the following vesting terms being the most common: (1) 50 percent of shares vest on the third anniversary date and 25 percent on the fourth and fifth anniversary dates; (2) 25 percent of shares vest on each annual anniversary date over four years; or (3) 30 percent of shares vest on the first and second anniversary dates and 40 percent vest on the third anniversary date.
	All options were granted with exercise prices at or above fair market value on the date of grant and expire ten years from the date of grant. Option expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period unless the options vest more quickly than the expense would be recognized. In this case, additional expense is taken to ensure the expense is proportionate to the percent of options vested at any point in time.
	Compuware Restricted Stock Units
	Due to the spin-off of Covisint from Compuware, all non-vested Compuware RSU's terminated on October 31, 2014. A summary of non-vested restricted stock units (“RSUs”) activity for Covisint employees and directors under the Compuware LTIP as of December 31, 2014, and changes during the nine months then ended is presented below. Shares and intrinsic value are presented in thousands.
		Nine Months Ended December 31, 2014
		Shares			Weighted			Aggregate
					Average			Intrinsic
					Grant-Date			Value
					Fair Value
	Non-vested RSU outstanding at April 1, 2014	182
	Granted	—
	Released	(156	)						$1,514
	Forfeited	(26	)
	Dividend equivalents, net	—				$—
	Non-vested RSU outstanding at December 31, 2014	—
	RSUs have various vesting terms related to the purpose of the award. The most common vesting term is 25 percent of shares vest on each annual anniversary date over four years. The awards are settled by the issuance of one common share of Compuware stock for each unit upon vesting and vesting accelerates upon death, disability or a change in control of Compuware.
	Covisint Stock-Based Compensation Plan
	In August 2009, Covisint established a 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2009 Covisint LTIP”) allowing the Board of Directors of Covisint to grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance-based cash or restricted stock unit awards and annual cash incentive awards to employees and directors of Covisint and its affiliates. The 2009 Covisint LTIP reserves 4.5 million common shares of Covisint for issuance under this plan. On December 30, 2013, the Board of Directors of Covisint Corporation adopted the First Amendment to the 2009 Covisint LTIP, subject to shareholder approval. The Amendment increased the number of shares of Covisint’s common stock available for issuance pursuant to stock-based awards granted under the LTIP by 3 million shares (increasing the number of shares available for issuance under the LTIP from 4.5 million to 7.5 million). On January 2, 2014, Compuware approved the Amendment to increase the shares available. The increase in shares set forth in the Amendment became effective on February 13, 2014, twenty (20) days after the date of mailing of the Company’s Schedule 14C Information Statement to the Company's shareholders.
	As of December 31, 2014, there were 4.6 million stock options and 0.3 million RSUs outstanding from the 2009 Covisint LTIP. The Company recognized stock compensation expense of $1.7 million and $5.6 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2014 related to awards granted under the 2009 Covisint LTIP.
	Certain individuals, who received stock options from the 2009 Covisint LTIP, were also eligible to be awarded performance stock awards ("PSAs") from the Compuware 2007 LTIP. There were 681,000 PSAs that were cancelled upon the closing of the Covisint IPO. As a result, $2.9 million of expense associated with the PSAs was reversed during the quarter ended September 30, 2013. PSA credit totaling $2.8 million and $2.5 million was recorded to “general and administrative” during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.
	Stock Option Activity
	A summary of option activity under the Company’s stock-based compensation plans as of December 31, 2014, and changes during the nine months then ended is presented below (shares and intrinsic value in thousands):
		Nine Months Ended December 31, 2014
		Number of			Weighted			Weighted		Aggregate
		Options			Average			Average		Intrinsic
					Exercise			Remaining		Value
					Price			Contractual
								Term in Years
	Options outstanding as of April 1, 2014	4,458				$3.48
	Granted	1,695			4.04
	Exercised	(1,378	)		1.85
	Forfeited	(194	)		7.3
	Options outstanding as of December 31, 2014	4,581				$4.01		5.84			$1,680
	Options vested and expected to vest, net of estimated forfeitures, as of December 31, 2014	4,351				$3.98		5.64			$1,670
	Options exercisable as of December 31, 2014	454				$6.76		8.19			$—
	All options were originally granted at estimated fair market value for those granted prior to IPO, and at fair market value for those granted post IPO. Options expire ten years from the date of grant unless expiration has been otherwise accelerated in accordance with a termination and/or separation agreement.
	On April 7, 2014, 140,000 stock options with an estimated fair market value of $3.58 per option were granted to an employee. On July 1, 2014, 750,000 stock options with an estimated fair market value of $2.25 per option were granted to an employee. During November, 2014, 685,000 stock options with an estimated fair market value of $1.30 per option were granted to employees and directors. On December 1, 2014, 120,000 stock options with an estimated fair market value of $1.08 per option were granted to one employee.
	For the nine months ending December 31, 2014, 1,378,200 options were exercised by participants of the 2009 Covisint LTIP.
	Restricted Stock Unit Activity
	A summary of non-vested restricted stock units (“RSUs”) activity as of December 31, 2014, and changes during the nine months then ended is presented below. Shares and intrinsic value are presented in thousands.
		Nine Months Ended December 31, 2014
		Shares			Weighted			Aggregate
					Average			Intrinsic
					Grant-Date			Value
					Fair Value
	Non-vested RSU outstanding at April 1, 2014	—
Granted	338			$	3.91
Released	—
Forfeited	—
Dividend equivalents, net	—
Non-vested RSU outstanding at December 31, 2014	338						$	896
On July 1, 2014, 182,193 restricted stock units with a fair market value as of the grant date of $4.86 were granted to an employee. The restricted stock instruments granted on July 1, 2014 vest at 33.3% on each the first, second and third anniversary of the grant date. On November 17, 2014 a total 155,795 restricted stock units with a fair market value as of the grant date of $2.79 were granted to five directors. The restricted stock instruments granted November 17, 2014 vest at 100% on August 25, 2015. There are no other outstanding Covisint restricted stock units as of December 31, 2014.
Stock Awards Compensation
For the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and for the nine months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, stock awards compensation expense was recorded as follows in thousands:
	Three Months Ended December 31,							Nine Months Ended December 31,
	2014				2013			2014			2013
Stock awards compensation classified as:
Cost of revenue		($1	)			$137			$583			$735
Research and development	55				158			149			656
Sales and marketing	424				1,117			1,369			5,153
Administrative and general	1,221				2,495			3,470			7,869
Total stock awards compensation expense before income taxes		$1,699				$3,907			$5,571			$14,413
As of December 31, 2014, total unrecognized compensation cost of $6.1 million, net of estimated forfeitures, related to nonvested equity awards granted is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.6 years. The following table summarizes the Company’s estimated future recognition of its unrecognized compensation cost related to stock awards as of December 31, 2014 (in thousands).
	Year Ending March 31,
Covisint Stock-Based Compensation Plan:	Total				2015			2016			2017		2018
Stock Compensation Expense		$6,128				$846			$2,757			$1,674		$851

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	On October 31, 2014, Covisint ceased being a subsidiary of Compuware Corporation as a result of Compuware's distribution of its holdings of Covisint common stock to Compuware shareholders.
	Prior to October 31, 2014, Covisint was a member of the Compuware Consolidated Group for tax purposes. Compuware Corporation, under a tax sharing agreement, used Covisint's tax losses and paid Covisint in cash for the tax losses utilized by the Compuware Consolidated Group. For fiscal 2015, Covisint was paid by Compuware based upon estimates of the losses utilized, which are subject to a true-up based upon filing actual federal and state income tax returns.
	On December 15, 2014, Compuware Corporation was acquired by Thoma Bravo, LLC. As a result, the intended tax-free spin of Covisint became taxable to the Compuware Consolidated Group. In October, 2014, Covisint agreed to amend the tax sharing agreement with Compuware so that Covisint agreed in writing to make a joint election under §336(e) of the Internal Revenue Code with Compuware. Under §336(e) for federal income tax purposes, Covisint is treated as if it sold all of its assets at fair market value. Compuware agreed to pay all income tax Covisint would have been responsible to pay for making the §336(e) election. As a result of the §336(e) election, Covisint will receive a step up in its tax basis in its assets to fair market value on October 31, 2014, the day Covisint ceased to be a member of the Compuware Consolidated Group. Covisint will amortize its new basis to provide future tax deductions that would offset any future taxable income. Given Covisint’s historical loss position, there is a full valuation allowance preventing the recognition of any potential deferred tax asset.
	The Company previously utilized professional services staff of Compuware to provide certain services to customers and to provide additional resources for research and development activities. These costs were included in “cost of revenue” and “research and development” as applicable. Effective January 31, 2014, Compuware sold substantially all of the assets related to Compuware's Professional Services business unit to Marlin Equity Partners. As such, charges from Compuware for professional services totaled $0.0 million for both the three and nine months ended December 31, 2014. Charges from Compuware for professional services were $0.3 million and $1.3 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2013, respectively.
	Certain transactions with Compuware are settled in cash and are reflected as due to or due from parent and affiliates within the condensed consolidated balance sheet, prior to Covisint's spin-off from Compuware on October 31, 2014. At December 31, 2014, the Company had a net receivable due from parent of $0.0 as compared to a net receivable of $2.8 million at March 31, 2014. The activity in the nine months ended December 31, 2014 was primarily comprised of Compuware’s payment of the net due from amount of approximately $2.8 million as of March 31, 2014, and additional payments from Compuware of approximately $7.6 million related to Compuware’s utilization of the Company’s tax loss and other tax attributes through the date of the Company’s spin-off from Compuware.
	Going forward, transactions between Compuware and Covisint are expected to be minimal and will relate primarily to cash collections for certain Covisint customers that continue to pay Compuware directly. As of December 31, 2014, a receivable of $0.7 million from Compuware was recorded as part of other current assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet, and relates primarily to the tax sharing agreement with Compuware. On December 31, 2014, Compuware sold the building where Covisint is currently located. Accordingly, Compuware is no longer Covisint's landlord.

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT1

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation - The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (“Financial Statements”) include the accounts of Covisint Corporation and subsidiaries, a Michigan corporation.
	On October 31, 2014, Compuware Corporation (“Compuware”) completed its distribution of 31,384,920 shares of common stock of Covisint Corporation (“Covisint” or "the Company") to its shareholders. Prior to October 31, 2014, Covisint Corporation was majority-owned by Compuware.
	The Financial Statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), for interim financial information and with the instructions of Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, contingencies and results of operations. While management has based its assumptions and estimates on the facts and circumstances existing at December 31, 2014, final amounts may differ from these estimates. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the accompanying Financial Statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented.
	The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date these financial statements were issued.
	These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Prior to April 1, 2014, Compuware expense allocations were recorded within general and administrative expense. Effective April 1, 2014, the allocations were replaced with actual expenses incurred by the Company and these have been recorded in each respective income statement line item. Other than the change in the presentation of the expenses, there have been no significant changes to the Company’s accounting policies as disclosed in the Company’s 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-11, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.” The amendments in this ASU provide guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, similar tax loss, or tax credit carryforward exists. The amendments should be applied prospectively to all unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date and are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company adopted this ASU effective April 1, 2014, and the adoption did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial statements.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)," a new comprehensive revenue recognition standard that will supersede all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The standard's core principle is that revenue should be recognized as goods or services are transferred to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016, and early adoption is not permitted. Entities will have the option of using either a full retrospective approach or a modified approach to adopt the guidance in the ASU. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance.

CAPITALIZED_SOFTWARE_AND_OTHER1

CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of intangible assets	The components of the Company’s intangible assets are as follows (in thousands):
		December 31, 2014
		Gross  Carrying		Accumulated			Net Carrying
		Amount		Amortization			Amount
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Trademarks(1)		$358					$358
	Amortizing intangible assets:
	Capitalized software(2)		$51,287		($32,233	)		$19,054
	Customer relationship agreements(3)	4,715		(4,186		)	529
	Trademarks(4)	340		(340		)	—
	Total amortizing intangible assets		$56,342		($36,759	)		$19,583
		March 31, 2014
		Gross  Carrying		Accumulated			Net Carrying
		Amount		Amortization			Amount
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Trademarks(1)		$358					$358
	Amortizing intangible assets:
	Capitalized software(2)		$48,989		($27,067	)		$21,922
	Customer relationship agreements(3)	4,715		(3,955		)	760
	Trademarks(4)	340		(340		)	—
	Total amortizing intangible assets		$54,044		($31,362	)		$22,682
	_____________________________________________________
	-1	The Covisint trademarks were acquired by Compuware in an acquisition in March 2004 and contributed to Covisint by Compuware effective January 1, 2013. These trademarks are deemed to have an indefinite life and therefore are not being amortized.
	-2	Amortization of capitalized software is included in “cost of revenue” in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. Capitalized software is generally amortized over five years.
	-3	Amortization of customer relationship agreements is included in “sales and marketing” in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. Customer relationship agreements were acquired as part of acquisitions and are being amortized over periods up to six years.
	-4	Amortization of trademarks is included in “general and administrative” in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. Trademarks were acquired as part of acquisitions and are being amortized over three years.
Schedule of intangible assets, future amortization expense	Estimated future amortization expense, based on identified intangible assets at December 31, 2014, is expected to be as follows (in thousands):
		At December 31, 2014 for the Year Ending March 31,
		2015		2016			2017		2018		2019
	Capitalized software		$1,691		$6,528			$5,578		$3,540		$1,235
	Customer relationships	77		308			144		—		—
	Total		$1,768		$6,836			$5,722		$3,540		$1,235

EARNINGS_PER_COMMON_SHARE_Tabl

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	EPS data were computed as follows (in thousands, except for per share data):
		Three Months Ended December 31,						Nine Months Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Basic loss per share:
	Numerator: Net loss		($6,961	)		($8,314	)		($26,381	)		($25,730	)
	Denominator:
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding	38,423			37,363			37,962			32,599
	Basic loss per share		($0.18	)		($0.22	)		($0.69	)		($0.79	)
	Diluted loss per share:
	Numerator: Net loss		($6,961	)		($8,314	)		($26,381	)		($25,730	)
	Denominator:
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding	38,423			37,363			37,962			32,599
	Dilutive effect of stock awards	—			—			—			—
	Total shares	38,423			37,363			37,962			32,599
	Diluted loss per share		($0.18	)		($0.22	)		($0.69	)		($0.79	)

BENEFIT_PLANS_Tables

BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of stock option activity	A summary of option activity under the Company’s stock-based compensation plans as of December 31, 2014, and changes during the nine months then ended is presented below (shares and intrinsic value in thousands):
		Nine Months Ended December 31, 2014
		Number of			Weighted			Weighted		Aggregate
		Options			Average			Average		Intrinsic
					Exercise			Remaining		Value
					Price			Contractual
								Term in Years
	Options outstanding as of April 1, 2014	4,458				$3.48
	Granted	1,695			4.04
	Exercised	(1,378	)		1.85
	Forfeited	(194	)		7.3
	Options outstanding as of December 31, 2014	4,581				$4.01		5.84			$1,680
	Options vested and expected to vest, net of estimated forfeitures, as of December 31, 2014	4,351				$3.98		5.64			$1,670
	Options exercisable as of December 31, 2014	454				$6.76		8.19			$—
Schedule of allocation of award costs	For the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and for the nine months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, stock awards compensation expense was recorded as follows in thousands:
		Three Months Ended December 31,							Nine Months Ended December 31,
		2014				2013			2014			2013
	Stock awards compensation classified as:
	Cost of revenue		($1	)			$137			$583			$735
	Research and development	55				158			149			656
	Sales and marketing	424				1,117			1,369			5,153
	Administrative and general	1,221				2,495			3,470			7,869
	Total stock awards compensation expense before income taxes		$1,699				$3,907			$5,571			$14,413
Schedule of unrecognized compensation	The following table summarizes the Company’s estimated future recognition of its unrecognized compensation cost related to stock awards as of December 31, 2014 (in thousands).
		Year Ending March 31,
	Covisint Stock-Based Compensation Plan:	Total				2015			2016			2017		2018
	Stock Compensation Expense		$6,128				$846			$2,757			$1,674		$851
Compuware
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of stock option activity	A summary of option activity for Covisint employees under Compuware’s stock-based compensation plans as of December 31, 2014, and changes during the nine months then ended is presented below. Due to the spin-off of Covisint from Compuware, all Compuware options held by Covisint employees had to be exercised or they would be terminated 30 days after the completion of the spin-off. All vested options were exercised. All non-vested Compuware options terminated in the third quarter of fiscal 2015. Shares and intrinsic value are presented in thousands.
		Nine Months Ended December 31, 2014
		Number of			Weighted			Weighted		Aggregate
		Options			Average			Average		Intrinsic
					Exercise			Remaining		Value
					Price			Contractual
								Term in Years
	Options outstanding as of April 1, 2014	472				$9.23
	Granted	—
	Exercised	(301	)		$	8.28					$627
	Forfeited/Cancelled	(171	)
	Options outstanding as of December 31, 2014	—				$—		0
	Options vested and expected to vest, net of estimated forfeitures, as of December 31, 2014	—				$—		0
	Options exercisable as of December 31, 2014	—				$—		0
Schedule of RSU activity	A summary of non-vested restricted stock units (“RSUs”) activity for Covisint employees and directors under the Compuware LTIP as of December 31, 2014, and changes during the nine months then ended is presented below. Shares and intrinsic value are presented in thousands.
		Nine Months Ended December 31, 2014
		Shares			Weighted			Aggregate
					Average			Intrinsic
					Grant-Date			Value
					Fair Value
	Non-vested RSU outstanding at April 1, 2014	182
	Granted	—
	Released	(156	)						$1,514
	Forfeited	(26	)
	Dividend equivalents, net	—				$—
	Non-vested RSU outstanding at December 31, 2014	—

CAPITALIZED_SOFTWARE_AND_OTHER2

CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	$56,342,000			$56,342,000			$54,044,000
Accumulated Amortization	-36,759,000			-36,759,000			-31,362,000
Net Carrying Amount	19,583,000			19,583,000			22,682,000
Amortization expense of intangible assets	1,800,000		1,800,000	5,400,000		5,300,000
Estimated future amortization expense
2015	1,768,000			1,768,000
2016	6,836,000			6,836,000
2017	5,722,000			5,722,000
2018	3,540,000			3,540,000
2019	1,235,000			1,235,000
Trademarks
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Unamortized intangible assets	358,000	[1]		358,000	[1]		358,000	[1]
Capitalized software
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	51,287,000	[2]		51,287,000	[2]		48,989,000	[2]
Accumulated Amortization	-32,233,000	[2]		-32,233,000	[2]		-27,067,000	[2]
Net Carrying Amount	19,054,000	[2]		19,054,000	[2]		21,922,000	[2]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life				5 years
Estimated future amortization expense
2015	1,691,000			1,691,000
2016	6,528,000			6,528,000
2017	5,578,000			5,578,000
2018	3,540,000			3,540,000
2019	1,235,000			1,235,000
Customer relationship agreements
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	4,715,000	[3]		4,715,000	[3]		4,715,000	[3]
Accumulated Amortization	-4,186,000	[3]		-4,186,000	[3]		-3,955,000	[3]
Net Carrying Amount	529,000	[3]		529,000	[3]		760,000	[3]
Estimated future amortization expense
2015	77,000			77,000
2016	308,000			308,000
2017	144,000			144,000
2018	0			0
2019	0			0
Customer relationship agreements | Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life				6 years
Trademarks
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	340,000	[4]		340,000	[4]		340,000	[4]
Accumulated Amortization	-340,000	[4]		-340,000	[4]		-340,000	[4]
Net Carrying Amount	$0	[4]		$0	[4]		$0	[4]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life				3 years
[1]	The Covisint trademarks were acquired by Compuware in an acquisition in March 2004 and contributed to Covisint by Compuware effective January 1, 2013. These trademarks are deemed to have an indefinite life and therefore are not being amortized.
[2]	Amortization of capitalized software is included in bcost of revenueb in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. Capitalized software is generally amortized over five years.
[3]	Amortization of customer relationship agreements is included in bsales and marketingb in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. Customer relationship agreements were acquired as part of acquisitions and are being amortized over periods up to six years.
[4]	Amortization of trademarks is included in bgeneral and administrativeb in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. Trademarks were acquired as part of acquisitions and are being amortized over three years.

EARNINGS_PER_COMMON_SHARE_Deta

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Basic loss per share:
Numerator: Net loss (in dollars)	($6,961)	($8,314)	($26,381)	($25,730)
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share)	($0.18)	($0.22)	($0.69)	($0.79)
Diluted loss per share:
Numerator: Net loss (in dollars)	($6,961)	($8,314)	($26,381)	($25,730)
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	38,423	37,363	37,962	32,599
Dilutive effect of stock awards	0	0	0	0
Total shares	38,423	37,363	37,962	32,599
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)	($0.18)	($0.22)	($0.69)	($0.79)
Antidilutive shares	4,927	4,342	4,800	4,314

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14	Dec. 18, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
	claim
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016			$0
Number of putative class actions filed	2
Shanghai, China Property
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Future minimum lease obligation			1.3
Headquarters in Southfield, Michigan
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Future minimum lease obligation			2.3
Term of lease contract		11 years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2017			0.5
2018			0.6
2019			0.6
2020			$0.60

BENEFIT_PLANS_Details

BENEFIT PLANS (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended				1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2014	Jul. 01, 2014	Apr. 07, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Nov. 17, 2014	Aug. 31, 2009
										employee
Number of Options
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)								4,458,000
Granted (shares)	120,000	750,000	140,000		685,000			1,695,000
Exercised (shares)								-1,378,000
Forfeited/Cancelled								-194,000
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)						4,581,000		4,581,000
Number of Options vested and expected to vest, net of estimated forfeitures (in shares)						4,351,000		4,351,000
Number of Options exercisable (in shares)						454,000		454,000
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share)								$3.48
Granted (in dollars per share)	$1.08	$2.25	$3.58		$1.30			$4.04
Exercised (in dollars per share)								$1.85
Forfeited/Canceled (in dollars per share)								$7.30
Outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share)						$4.01		$4.01
Options vested and expected to vest, net of estimated forfeitures, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)						$3.98		$3.98
Options exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)						$6.76		$6.76
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Outstanding options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years								5 years 10 months 2 days
Outstanding vested and expected to vest, net of estimated forfeitures, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years								5 years 7 months 21 days
Options exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years								8 years 2 months 9 days
Options outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value						$1,680,000		$1,680,000
Options vested and expected to vest, net of estimated forfeitures, Aggregate Intrinsic Value						1,670,000		1,670,000
Options exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value						0		0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Common shares reserved for issuance (in shares)				7,500,000			7,500,000		7,500,000		4,500,000
Increase in common shares reserved for issuance (in shares)				3,000,000
Share-based compensation expense						1,699,000	3,907,000	5,571,000	14,413,000
Unrecognized compensation cost, weighted-average period								2 years 7 months 6 days
Unrecognized compensation cost
Total						6,100,000		6,100,000
2009 Covisint LTIP
Number of Options
Exercised (shares)								-1,378,200
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)						4,600,000		4,600,000
Unrecognized compensation cost
Total						6,128,000		6,128,000
2015						846,000		846,000
2016						2,757,000		2,757,000
2017						1,674,000		1,674,000
2018						851,000		851,000
Cost of revenue
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense						-1,000	137,000	583,000	735,000
Research and development
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense						55,000	158,000	149,000	656,000
Selling and marketing
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense						424,000	1,117,000	1,369,000	5,153,000
Administrative and general
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense						1,221,000	2,495,000	3,470,000	7,869,000
Stock options
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Expiration period								10 years
Stock options | Vesting schedule one, fifth anniversary
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Award vesting rights, percentage								25.00%
Stock options | Vesting schedule three, second anniversary
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Award vesting rights, percentage								30.00%
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Shares
Granted (in shares)		182,193								155,795
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Granted, Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)		$4.86								$2.79
Number of employees granted options										5
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | 2009 Covisint LTIP
Shares
Non-vested RSU outstanding, ending balance (in shares)						300,000		300,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | First anniversary
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Award vesting rights, percentage								33.30%
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Second anniversary
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Award vesting rights, percentage								33.30%
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Third anniversary
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Award vesting rights, percentage								33.30%
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Prior to First Anniversary
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Award vesting rights, percentage										100.00%
Performance-based Stock Awards
Shares
Non-vested RSU outstanding, ending balance (in shares)						681,000		681,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based compensation reversed due to cancellations							-2,900,000
Performance-based Stock Awards | 2009 Covisint LTIP
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense						1,700,000		5,600,000
Performance-based Stock Awards | Administrative and general
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense							-2,800,000		-2,500,000
Compuware
Number of Options
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)								472,000
Granted (shares)								0
Exercised (shares)								-301,000
Forfeited/Cancelled								-171,000
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)						0		0
Number of Options vested and expected to vest, net of estimated forfeitures (in shares)						0		0
Number of Options exercisable (in shares)						0		0
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share)								$9.23
Exercised (in dollars per share)								$8.28
Forfeited/Canceled (in dollars per share)
Outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share)						$0		$0
Options vested and expected to vest, net of estimated forfeitures, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)						$0		$0
Options exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)						$0		$0
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Outstanding options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years								0 years
Outstanding vested and expected to vest, net of estimated forfeitures, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years								0 years
Options exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years								0 years
Exercised, Aggregate Intrinsic Value								627,000
Options outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Options vested and expected to vest, net of estimated forfeitures, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Options exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Compuware | Stock options
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Expiration period								10 years
Compuware | Stock options | Vesting schedule one, third anniversary
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Award vesting rights, percentage								50.00%
Compuware | Stock options | Vesting schedule one, fourth anniversary
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Award vesting rights, percentage								25.00%
Compuware | Stock options | Vesting schedule two
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Award vesting rights, percentage								25.00%
Award vesting period								4 years
Compuware | Stock options | Vesting schedule three, first anniversary
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Award vesting rights, percentage								30.00%
Compuware | Stock options | Vesting schedule three, third anniversary
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Award vesting rights, percentage								40.00%
Compuware | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Award vesting rights, percentage								25.00%
Award vesting period								4 years
Shares
Non-vested RSU outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)								182,000
Granted (in shares)								0
Released (in shares)								-156,000
Forfeited (in shares)								-26,000
Dividend equivalents, net (in shares)								0
Non-vested RSU outstanding, ending balance (in shares)						0		0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Granted, Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)
Dividend equivalents, net, Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)								$0
Released, Aggregate Intrinsic Value								$1,514,000

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due from parent and affiliates	$0		$0		$2,813,000
Compuware
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses from transactions with Parent	0	300,000	0	1,300,000
Due from parent and affiliates	0		0		2,800,000
Payments from related party			2,800,000
Revenue from related parties			7,600,000
Other Current Assets | Compuware
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due from parent and affiliates	$700,000		$700,000