Progress Software (PRGS) 10-Q 9 Oct 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Oct. 02, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORP /MA
Entity Central Index Key	876167
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	31-Aug-13
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		51,917,408

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$215,342	$301,792
Short-term investments	26,640	53,425
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	241,982	355,217
Accounts receivable (less allowances of $2,392 and $3,024, respectively)	53,620	70,793
Other current assets	27,252	16,478
Deferred tax assets	12,783	16,301
Assets held for sale	0	68,029
Total current assets	335,637	526,818
Property and equipment, net	56,889	63,071
Intangible assets, net	10,690	5,119
Goodwill	224,290	226,110
Deferred tax assets	24,197	26,565
Investments in auction rate securities	26,573	26,321
Other assets	8,314	10,973
Total assets	686,590	884,977
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Accounts payable	5,797	10,477
Accrued compensation and related taxes	23,813	39,105
Income taxes payable	0	21,486
Other accrued liabilities	37,626	39,876
Short-term deferred revenue	96,534	103,925
Liabilities held for sale	0	25,285
Total current liabilities	163,770	240,154
Long-term deferred revenue	1,044	2,817
Deferred tax liabilities	477	1,032
Other noncurrent liabilities	1,944	2,575
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized, 1,000,000 shares; issued, none	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value, and additional paid-in capital; authorized, 200,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 52,311,645 shares in 2013 and 59,594,961 shares in 2012	214,915	300,333
Retained earnings, including accumulated other comprehensive loss of $14,676 in 2013 and $10,764 in 2012	304,440	338,066
Total shareholders’ equity	519,355	638,399
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$686,590	$884,977

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Assets
Allowance for accounts receivable (in dollars)	$2,392	$3,024
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	52,311,645	59,594,961
Common stock, shares outstanding	52,311,645	59,594,961
Accumulated other comprehensive losses (in dollars)	($14,676)	($10,764)

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Revenue:
Software licenses	$25,666	$22,637	$84,920	$72,816
Maintenance and services	51,912	51,734	158,096	158,154
Total revenue	77,578	74,371	243,016	230,970
Costs of revenue:
Cost of software licenses	1,587	1,375	5,033	4,117
Cost of maintenance and services	6,403	7,974	21,043	22,013
Amortization of acquired intangibles	529	139	811	522
Total costs of revenue	8,519	9,488	26,887	26,652
Gross profit	69,059	64,883	216,129	204,318
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing	24,554	24,970	79,086	67,085
Product development	14,615	12,631	42,908	33,330
General and administrative	13,660	14,375	42,390	47,789
Amortization of acquired intangibles	211	207	549	622
Restructuring expenses	5,401	1,411	9,127	6,147
Acquisition-related expenses	957	0	2,229	215
Total operating expenses	59,398	53,594	176,289	155,188
Income from operations	9,661	11,289	39,840	49,130
Other (expense) income:
Interest income and other	371	1,017	1,146	2,352
Foreign currency loss, net	-194	-660	-1,809	-1,476
Total other (expense) income, net	177	357	-663	876
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	9,838	11,646	39,177	50,006
Provision for income taxes	2,634	3,902	14,018	17,546
Income from continuing operations	7,204	7,744	25,159	32,460
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net	17,639	-1,906	34,712	-21,041
Net income	$24,843	$5,838	$59,871	$11,419
Basic:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.13	$0.12	$0.45	$0.52
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0.33	($0.03)	$0.63	($0.33)
Net income per share (in dollars per share)	$0.46	$0.09	$1.08	$0.18
Diluted:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.13	$0.12	$0.45	$0.51
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0.32	($0.03)	$0.62	($0.33)
Net income per share (in dollars per share)	$0.46	$0.09	$1.06	$0.18
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	53,532	63,469	55,451	62,888
Diluted (in shares)	54,389	64,105	56,292	63,795

Condendsed_Consolidated_Statem

Condendsed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$24,843	$5,838	$59,871	$11,419
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-1,548	658	-4,010	-1,365
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax provision of $6 and $57 for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2013 and net of tax benefit of $54 and tax provision of $37 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2012, respectively	11	-93	98	726
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	-1,537	565	-3,912	-639
Comprehensive income	$23,306	$6,403	$55,959	$10,780

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parentheticals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Tax provision (benefit) included in accumulated unrealized gains on investments	$6	($54)	$57	$37

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$59,871	$11,419
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment	8,402	6,990
Amortization of acquired intangibles and other	2,972	18,379
Stock-based compensation	16,360	21,504
Gain on dispositions	-70,991	0
Asset impairment	111	875
Deferred income taxes	2,179	888
Tax (deficiency) benefit from stock plans	-532	563
Excess tax benefit from stock plans	-1,188	-1,338
Allowances for accounts receivable	-123	774
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	19,967	30,250
Other assets	-5,690	-5,412
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-17,416	4,201
Income taxes payable and uncertain tax positions	-22,762	-2,760
Deferred revenue	-4,439	-10,619
Net cash flows (used in) from operating activities	-13,279	75,714
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of investments	0	-27,924
Sales and maturities of investments	25,685	70,185
Redemptions and sales of auction rate securities	25	2,925
Purchases of property and equipment	-2,989	-6,606
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	-9,450	0
Proceeds from divestitures, net	111,120	0
Increase in other noncurrent assets	835	247
Net cash flows from investing activities	125,226	38,827
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans	49,109	24,284
Purchases of common stock related to withholding taxes from the issuance of restricted stock units	-2,823	-2,681
Repurchases of common stock	-241,184	0
Excess tax benefit from stock plans	1,188	1,338
Payment of long-term debt	0	-357
Net cash flows (used in) from financing activities	-193,710	22,584
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-4,687	-3,822
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-86,450	133,303
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	301,792	161,095
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	215,342	294,398
Supplemental disclosure:
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds of $4,324 in 2013 and $632 in 2012	66,596	13,912
Non-cash financing activities:
Total fair value of restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and deferred stock units on date vested	9,890	8,669
Unsettled repurchases of common stock	$3,301	$0

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Proceeds from income tax refunds	$4,324	$632

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation
	We prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for complete financial statements and these unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012.
	We made no significant changes in the application of our significant accounting policies that were disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012. We have prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements on the same basis as the audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, and these financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods presented. The operating results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year.
	During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012 and the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, we completed the divestitures of the ten product lines which were not considered core product lines of our business: Actional, Artix, DataXtend, FuseSource, ObjectStore, Orbacus, Orbix, Savvion, Shadow and Sonic. The divestitures were part of the new strategic plan (the "Plan") we announced during fiscal year 2012. After the announcement of the Plan, we began reporting our results in two reportable segments: Core and non-Core. Since the non-Core segment ceased to exist during the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, after the closing of all these divestitures, we now operate as one reportable segment. In addition, the revenues and direct expenses of the product lines divested are included in discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated statements of income, including prior period amounts which have been revised to reflect the presentation.
	In June 2013, we entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement to divest our Apama product line to Software AG. The target market, deployment and sales model for the Apama product line differed significantly from those of our application development platform and the divestiture allowed us to focus entirely on providing leading cloud and mobile application development technologies through a single cohesive platform. The sale closed in July 2013 for a purchase price of $44.3 million. The revenue and direct expenses of the Apama product line are included in discontinued operations in our consolidated statements of income, including prior period amounts which have been revised to reflect the presentation.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update 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 (ASU 2013-11). ASU 2013-11 clarifies guidance and eliminates diversity in practice on the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists at the reporting date. This new guidance is effective on a prospective basis for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-11 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In March 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity (ASU 2013-05). ASU 2013-05 provides guidance on releasing cumulative translation adjustments when a reporting entity (parent) ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or a business within a foreign entity. ASU 2013-05 is effective on a prospective basis for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2013-05 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) – Reporting of Amounts Reclassified out of Accumulative Other Comprehensive Income (ASU 2013-02), which replaces the presentation requirements for reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income in ASU 2011-05 and ASU 2011-12. ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component and to present significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by respective line items of net income if the amount reclassified is required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety. We adopted ASU 2013-02 in the second quarter of fiscal year 2013 and applied it prospectively. The adoption of ASU 2013-02 did not have any impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2011-08, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) – Testing Goodwill for Impairment (ASU 2011-08), to allow entities to use a qualitative approach to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If after performing the qualitative assessment an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step goodwill impairment test is unnecessary. However, if an entity concludes otherwise, then it is required to perform the first step of the two-step goodwill impairment test. ASU 2011-08 is effective for us in fiscal year 2013. We adopted ASU 2011-08 during the first quarter of fiscal year 2013 for our annual impairment test, which occurs in the first quarter of our fiscal year. The adoption did not have any impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) – Presentation of Comprehensive Income (ASU 2011-05), to require an entity to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. ASU 2011-05 eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of equity. In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-12, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) – Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in ASU 2011-05 (ASU 2011-12), which defers the effective date of only those changes in ASU 2011-05 that relate to the presentation of reclassification adjustments. We adopted ASU 2011-05 in our first quarter of fiscal year 2013, and applied it retrospectively. We elected to report comprehensive income as a separate, but consecutive statement to net income. The adoption of ASU 2011-05 did not have any impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Inve

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Investments and Cash [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents And Investments	Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments
	A summary of our cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments at August 31, 2013 is as follows (in thousands):
		Amortized Cost Basis		Unrealized			Unrealized			Fair Value
				Gains			Losses
	Cash	$	156,428	$	—		$	—		$	156,428
	Money market funds	58,914		—			—			58,914
	State and municipal bond obligations	26,504		137			(1		)	26,640
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	27,150		—			(3,443		)	23,707
	Auction rate securities – student loans	3,500		—			(634		)	2,866
	Total	$	272,496	$	137		$	(4,078	)	$	268,555
	A summary of our cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments at November 30, 2012 is as follows (in thousands):
		Amortized Cost Basis		Unrealized			Unrealized			Fair Value
				Gains			Losses
	Cash	$	176,201	$	—		$	—		$	176,201
	Money market funds	125,591		—			—			125,591
	State and municipal bond obligations	50,565		255			(2		)	50,818
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	27,175		—			(3,755		)	23,420
	Auction rate securities – student loans	3,500		—			(599		)	2,901
	Corporate bonds	2,608		—			(1		)	2,607
	Total	$	385,640	$	255		$	(4,357	)	$	381,538
	Such amounts are classified on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as follows (in thousands):
		August 31, 2013								November 30, 2012
		Cash and		Short-Term			Long-Term			Cash and			Short-Term		Long-Term
		Equivalents		Investments			Investments			Equivalents			Investments		Investments
	Cash	$	156,428	$	—		$	—		$	176,201		$	—	$	—
	Money market funds	58,914		—			—			125,591			—		—
	State and municipal bond obligations	—		26,640			—			—			50,818		—
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	—		—			23,707			—			—		23,420
	Auction rate securities – student loans	—		—			2,866			—			—		2,901
	Corporate bonds	—		—			—			—			2,607		—
	Total	$	215,342	$	26,640		$	26,573		$	301,792		$	53,425	$	26,321
	The valuation methodologies for our auction rate securities (ARS) are described in Note 4. Based on these methodologies, we determined that the fair value of our ARS investments is $26.6 million and $26.3 million at August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, respectively. The temporary impairment recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss to reduce the value of our available-for-sale ARS investments was $4.1 million and $4.4 million at August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, respectively.
	We will not be able to access the funds associated with our ARS investments until future auctions for these ARS are successful, we sell the securities in a secondary market, or they are redeemed by the issuer. As such, these remaining investments currently lack short-term liquidity and are therefore classified as long-term investments on the condensed consolidated balance sheets at August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012.
	Based on our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments balance of $242.0 million, expected operating cash flows and the availability of funds under our revolving credit facility, we do not anticipate that the lack of liquidity associated with our ARS will adversely affect our ability to conduct business and we believe that we have the ability to hold the affected securities throughout the currently estimated recovery period. Therefore, the impairment of these securities is considered only temporary in nature. If the credit rating of either the security issuer or the third-party insurer underlying the investments deteriorates significantly, we may be required to adjust the carrying value of the ARS through an other-than-temporary impairment charge to earnings.
	The fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity is as follows (in thousands):
		August 31,		November 30,
		2013		2012
	Due in one year or less (1)	$	39,011	$	55,001
	Due after one year	14,202		24,745
	Total	$	53,213	$	79,746
	-1	Includes ARS which are tendered for interest-rate setting purposes periodically throughout the year. Beginning in February 2008, auctions for these securities began to fail, and therefore these investments currently lack short-term liquidity. The remaining contractual maturities of these securities range from 11 to 30 years.
	Investments with continuous unrealized losses and their related fair values are as follows at August 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or Greater						Total
		Fair Value		Unrealized			Fair Value			Unrealized			Fair Value		Unrealized
				Losses						Losses					Losses
	State and municipal bond obligations	$	956	$	(1	)	$	—		$	—		$	956	$	(1	)
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	—		—			23,707			(3,443		)	23,707		(3,443		)
	Auction rate securities – student loans	—		—			2,866			(634		)	2,866		(634		)
	Total	$	956	$	(1	)	$	26,573		$	(4,077	)	$	27,529	$	(4,078	)
	Investments with continuous unrealized losses and their related fair values are as follows at November 30, 2012 (in thousands):
		Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or Greater						Total
		Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value		Losses			Value			Losses			Value		Losses
	State and municipal bond obligations	$	5,818	$	(1	)	$	472		$	(1	)	$	6,290	$	(2	)
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	—		—			23,420			(3,755		)	23,420		(3,755		)
	Auction rate securities – student loans	—		—			2,901			(599		)	2,901		(599		)
	Corporate bonds	2,607		(1		)	—			—			2,607		(1		)
	Total	$	8,425	$	(2	)	$	26,793		$	(4,355	)	$	35,218	$	(4,357	)
	The unrealized losses associated with state and municipal bond obligations and corporate bonds are attributable to changes in interest rates. The unrealized losses associated with ARS are discussed above. Management does not believe any unrealized losses represent other-than-temporary impairments based on our evaluation of available evidence as of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012.

Derivative_Instruments

Derivative Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments	Derivative Instruments
	We use forward contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments to hedge economically the impact of the variability in exchange rates on accounts receivable and collections denominated in certain foreign currencies. We generally do not hedge the net assets of our international subsidiaries. All forward contracts are recorded at fair value in other current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets at the end of each reporting period and expire within 90 days. In the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, realized and unrealized gains of $1.3 million and $0.8 million, respectively, from our forward contracts were recognized in other income (expense) in the condensed consolidated statements of income. In the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012, realized and unrealized losses of $0.3 million and $0.0 million, respectively, from our forward contracts were recognized in other income (expense) in the condensed consolidated statements of income. These losses were substantially offset by realized and unrealized gains on the offsetting positions.
	The table below details outstanding foreign currency forward contracts where the notional amount is determined using contract exchange rates (in thousands):
		August 31, 2013					November 30, 2012
		Notional Value		Fair Value			Notional Value		Fair Value
	Forward contracts to sell U.S. dollars	$	24,098	$	(38	)	$	6,453	$	4
	Forward contracts to purchase U.S. dollars	19,873		(49		)	31,465		(190		)
	Total	$	43,971	$	(87	)	$	37,918	$	(186	)

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements
	Recurring Fair Value Measurements
	The following table details the fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy of our financial assets and liabilities at August 31, 2013 (in thousands):
					Fair Value Measurements Using
		Total Fair			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
		Value
	Assets
	Money market funds	$	58,914		$	58,914		$	—		$	—
	State and municipal bond obligations	26,640			—			26,640			—
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	23,707			—			—			23,707
	Auction rate securities – student loans	2,866			—			—			2,866
	Foreign exchange derivatives	(87		)	—			(87		)	—
	Liabilities
	Contingent consideration	$	383		$	—		$	—		$	383
	The following table details the fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy of our financial assets at November 30, 2012 (in thousands):
					Fair Value Measurements Using
		Total Fair			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
		Value
	Money market funds	$	125,591		$	125,591		$	—		$	—
	State and municipal bond obligations	50,818			—			50,818			—
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	23,420			—			—			23,420
	Auction rate securities – student loans	2,901			—			—			2,901
	Corporate bonds	2,607			—			2,607			—
	Foreign exchange derivatives	(186		)	—			(186		)	—
	When developing fair value estimates, we maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. When available, we use quoted market prices to measure fair value. The valuation technique used to measure fair value for our Level 1 and Level 2 assets is a market approach, using prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets. If market prices are not available, the fair value measurement is based on models that use primarily market based parameters including yield curves, volatilities, credit ratings and currency rates. In certain cases where market rate assumptions are not available, we are required to make judgments about assumptions market participants would use to estimate the fair value of a financial instrument.
	The valuation technique used to measure fair value for our Level 3 assets, which consists of our ARS, is primarily an income approach, where the expected weighted average future cash flows are discounted back to present value for each asset. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of our ARS are the probability of earning the maximum rate until maturity, the probability of principal return prior to maturity, the probability of default, the liquidity risk premium and the recovery rate in default. Generally, interrelationships are such that a change in the assumptions used for the probability of principal return prior to maturity is accompanied by a directionally opposite change in one or more the following assumptions: the probability of earning the maximum rate until maturity, the probability of default and the liquidity risk premium. The recovery rate in default is somewhat independent and based upon the ARS' specific underlying assets and published recovery rate studies.
	One issuer of our ARS is currently in default, but the underlying bond insurer is making interest payments on the issuer's behalf. In this situation, we used a market approach, where the significant unobservable inputs are the market credit default swap spread and the credit rating of the insurer.
	The following table provides additional quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used in our Level 3 asset valuations as of August 31, 2013:
		Valuation Technique		Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
	Auction rate securities	Discounted cash flow		Probability of earning the maximum rate until maturity	0.2% - 9.9% (1.7%)
				Probability of principal return prior to maturity	75.7% - 95.1% (87.0%)
				Probability of default	4.1% - 24.1% (11.3%)
				Liquidity risk premium	4.00%
				Recovery rate in default	50% - 70% (56.5%)
		Market valuation		Market credit default swap spread of insurer	4.05%
				Credit rating of insurer	AA-
	Significant increases or decreases in the underlying assumptions used to value the ARS could significantly increase or decrease the fair value estimates recorded in the consolidated balance sheets.
	The following table reflects the activity for our financial assets measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs for each period presented (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		August 31,			August 31,			August 31,			August 31,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Balance, beginning of period	$	26,500		$	31,448		$	26,321		$	33,539
	Redemptions and repurchases	—			—			(25		)	(225		)
	Transfer to Level 2 fair value measurement	—			—			—			(2,700		)
	Unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive loss	73			(163		)	277			671
	Balance, end of period	$	26,573		$	31,285		$	26,573		$	31,285
	During the second quarter of fiscal year 2012, we received a redemption notice for one of our ARS at par value. We transferred the ARS to a Level 2 fair value measurement, as the value at May 31, 2012 was based on observable inputs. The ARS was redeemed in the third quarter of fiscal year 2012.
	We have classified contingent consideration related to the Rollbase, Inc. acquisition (Rollbase), which occurred in the second quarter of fiscal year 2013 (Note 7), within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because the fair value is derived using significant unobservable inputs, which include discount rates and probability-weighted cash flows. We determined the fair value of our contingent consideration obligations based on a probability-weighted income approach derived from probability assessments of the attainment of certain milestones. We establish discount rates to be utilized in our valuation models based on the cost to borrow that would be required by a market participant for similar instruments. In determining the probability of attaining certain milestones, we utilize data regarding similar milestone events from our own experience. On a quarterly basis, we reassess the probability factors associated with the milestones for our contingent consideration obligations. Significant judgment is employed in determining the appropriateness of these key assumptions as of the acquisition date and for each subsequent period.
	The key assumptions as of August 31, 2013 related to the contingent consideration for the acquisition of Rollbase used in the model are probabilities in excess of 95% that the milestones associated with the contingent consideration will be achieved and a discount rate of 4.8%. A decrease in the probabilities of achievement could result in a significant decrease to the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration liability. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, the change in the fair value of the liability was minimal.
	Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
	The following table details our nonrecurring fair value measurements at November 30, 2012 (in thousands):
					Fair Value Measurements Using
		Total Fair			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total Losses
		Value
	Disposal group	$	16,487		$	—		$	16,487		$	—		$	8,601
	The disposal group included the assets and liabilities held for sale of the Artix, Orbacus and Orbix product lines, which had a fair value of $16.5 million as of November 30, 2012. The carrying value at November 30, 2012 of $25.1 million was written down to fair value, less costs to sell, resulting in a loss of $8.6 million. The loss was recorded in income (loss) from discontinued operations in fiscal year 2012. The assets and liabilities held for sale were divested in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013 (Note 6).
	We evaluate all of our assets held for sale using undiscounted cash flow models or other valuation models, such as comparative transactions and market multiples, to determine their fair values. However, a market approach was more heavily used to value the assets held for sale related to the divestitures of our non-core product lines. As bid and transaction values became apparent as we moved through the marketing and divestiture process, the fair values of the assets held for sale were established. The impairment loss recorded for the Artix, Orbacus and Orbix product lines was primarily based on our expectations of a sale price as compared to our estimation of the net assets to be sold at closing.

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets and Goodwill	Intangible Assets and Goodwill
	Intangible Assets
	Intangible assets are comprised of the following significant classes (in thousands):
		31-Aug-13								30-Nov-12
		Gross			Accumulated			Net Book		Gross		Accumulated			Net Book
		Carrying			Amortization			Value		Carrying		Amortization			Value
		Amount								Amount
	Purchased technology	$	44,730		$	(36,117	)	$	8,613	$	42,520	$	(40,066	)	$	2,454
	Customer-related and other	19,537			(17,460		)	2,077		26,477		(23,812		)	2,665
	Total	$	64,267		$	(53,577	)	$	10,690	$	68,997	$	(63,878	)	$	5,119
	As a result of the Rollbase acquisition in the second quarter of fiscal year 2013 (Note 7), we recorded $7.8 million of purchased technology and $0.2 million of customer relationships as intangible assets during the nine months ended August 31, 2013. As of the date of acquisition, the acquired intangible assets have a weighted average amortization period of 4.9 years. This was offset by a decrease in the gross carrying amount of our intangible assets due to the disposition of the Apama product line (Note 6).
	In the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, amortization expense related to intangible assets was $0.7 million and $1.4 million, respectively. In the three and nine months ended August 31, 2012, amortization expense related to intangible assets was $0.3 million and $1.1 million, respectively.
	Future amortization expense for intangible assets as of August 31, 2013, is as follows (in thousands):
	Remainder of 2013	$	739
	2014	2,638
	2015	2,409
	2016	1,906
	2017	1,906
	Thereafter	1,092
	Total	$	10,690
	Goodwill
	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended August 31, 2013, are as follows (in thousands):
	Balance, November 30, 2012	$	226,110
	Addition	4,798
	Disposal	(6,377		)
	Translation adjustments	(241		)
	Balance, August 31, 2013	$	224,290
	The addition to goodwill during fiscal year 2013 is related to the acquisition of Rollbase (Note 7). The disposal is related to the sale of the Apama product line (Note 6).
	During the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, we completed our annual testing for impairment of goodwill and, based on those tests, concluded that no impairment of goodwill existed as of December 15, 2012. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2013, we evaluated the impact of the disposition of the Apama product line, which was part of our single reportable segment, on goodwill and concluded that no impairment existed. Through the date and time our condensed consolidated financial statements were issued, no other trigger events have occurred that would indicate a potential impairment of goodwill exists.

Divestitures

Divestitures	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Divestitures	Divestitures
	Under the Plan, we announced that we would divest all product lines which were not considered core product lines of our business: Actional, Artix, DataXtend, FuseSource, ObjectStore, Orbacus, Orbix, Savvion, Shadow and Sonic. The FuseSource and Shadow product lines were divested in fiscal year 2012. The remaining product lines were divested in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013.
	In the second quarter of fiscal year 2013, we entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement to divest our Apama product line to Software AG. The sale closed in July 2013 for a purchase price of $44.3 million.
	Revenues and direct expenses of the divested product lines have been reclassified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. The fiscal year 2012 results include revenues and direct expenses of all divested product lines, since we earned revenues and incurred direct expenses for all or part of fiscal year 2012 for each of those product lines. The fiscal year 2013 results include the revenues and direct expenses of the product lines which had not been divested prior to the start of fiscal year 2013.
	The components included in discontinued operations on the condensed consolidated statements of income are as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		August 31, 2013			August 31, 2012			August 31, 2013			August 31, 2012
	Revenue	$	537		$	37,610		$	16,143		$	120,033
	Income (loss) before income taxes	(6,221		)	(979		)	(9,338		)	(30,697		)
	Income tax (benefit) provision	(1,790		)	927			(2,223		)	(9,656		)
	Gain on sale, net of tax	22,070			—			41,827			—
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net	$	17,639		$	(1,906	)	$	34,712		$	(21,041	)
	Apama
	In the second quarter of fiscal year 2013, we entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement to divest our Apama product line to Software AG. The sale closed in July 2013 for a purchase price of $44.3 million. Of the total consideration, $4.5 million is held in escrow to secure indemnification claims, if any, for up to 18 months. As of August 31, 2013, the escrow is included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. In connection with the sale, we also entered into a three year distributor license agreement with Software AG for $0.7 million for one of our DataDirect products. The distributor license agreement does not constitute direct cash flows or significant continuing involvement of the Apama product line, and thus does not preclude us from discontinued operations treatment.
	The gain on the sale of the Apama product line is calculated as follows (in thousands):
	Purchase price	$	44,268
	Less: transaction costs	2,029
	Less: net assets
	Accounts receivable	2,426
	Other current assets	428
	Goodwill and intangible assets	6,991
	Other long-term assets	426
	Deferred revenue	(3,917		)
	Gain on sale	35,885
	Tax provision	13,815
	Gain on sale, net of tax	$	22,070
	Artix, Orbacus and Orbix
	In the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, we entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement to divest our Artix, Orbacus and Orbix product lines to a subsidiary of Micro Focus International plc (Micro Focus). The divestiture of these product lines was part of the Plan. The sale closed in February 2013 for total consideration of $15.0 million.
	The gain on sale of the Artix, Orbacus and Orbix product lines is calculated as follows (in thousands):
	Purchase price	$	15,000
	Less: transaction costs	826
	Less: indemnification obligation	1,000
	Less: net assets
	Accounts receivables	2,300
	Goodwill and intangible assets	24,325
	Other assets	20
	Impairment reserve	(8,601		)
	Deferred revenue	(5,893		)
	Gain on sale	1,023
	Tax provision	—
	Gain on sale, net of tax	$	1,023
	In February 2013, upon the closing of the sale of Artix, Orbacus and Orbix, we amended the definitive purchase and sale agreement with Micro Focus to provide an additional indemnification obligation with respect to a specified vendor. The fair value of the indemnification obligation on the date the sale closed and the carrying value at August 31, 2013 is $1.0 million, and is included in other accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Our maximum indemnification obligation with respect to this matter is $11.3 million. The term of the indemnification is indefinite; however, we expect the matter to be substantially resolved within the next six months.
	In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012, we recorded an $8.6 million impairment loss on the Artix, Orbacus and Orbix assets held for sale based on our expectations of a sales price as compared to our estimation of the net assets to be sold at closing. The impairment loss was recorded as a reserve against the assets held for sale as of November 30, 2012. The gain recorded in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013 was the result of differences in our estimation of net assets to be sold at closing versus the actual value of the net assets sold at closing.
	Actional, DataXtend, ObjectStore, Savvion and Sonic
	In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012, we entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement to divest our Actional, DataXtend, Savvion and Sonic product lines to the investment arm of Trilogy Enterprises. In December 2012, the agreement was amended to include the sale of our ObjectStore product line. The divestiture of these product lines was part of the Plan. The sale closed in December 2012 for total consideration of $60.5 million.
	The gain on sale of the Actional, DataXtend, ObjectStore, Savvion and Sonic product lines is calculated as follows (in thousands):
	Purchase price	$	60,500
	Less: transaction costs	1,211
	Less: net assets
	Accounts receivables	12,004
	Goodwill and intangible assets	31,693
	Other assets	976
	Deferred revenue	(19,168		)
	Other liabilities	(299		)
	Gain on sale	34,083
	Tax provision	15,349
	Gain on sale, net of tax	$	18,734

Business_Combinations

Business Combinations	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations	Business Combinations
	On May 24, 2013, we acquired 100% of the equity interests in Rollbase, Inc. (Rollbase), a privately held software vendor based in Saratoga, California, for $9.9 million. The purchase consideration consisted of $9.5 million in cash paid and $0.4 million of contingent consideration, expected to be paid out over a two year period. The fair value of the contingent consideration was estimated to be $0.4 million at the date of acquisition. Rollbase provides Application Platform-as-a-Service (aPaas) technology that allows the rapid design, development and deployment of on-demand business applications. The purpose of the acquisition was to further the Plan in which we intend to become a leading provider of a next-generation, context-aware application development and deployment platform in the Cloud for the aPaas market. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and accordingly, the results of operations of Rollbase are included in our operating results from the date of acquisition. We paid the purchase price in cash from available funds.
	The allocation of the purchase price is as follows (in thousands):
		Total			Life
	Cash	$	50
	Acquired intangible assets	7,960			1 to 5 years
	Goodwill	4,798
	Deferred taxes	(2,921		)
	Accounts payable and other liabilities	(8		)
	Net assets acquired	$	9,879
	The purchase consideration includes contingent consideration payable by the Company based on the achievement of certain milestones. The Company determined the fair value of the contingent consideration obligations by calculating the probability-weighted earn-out payments based on the assessment of the likelihood that the milestones will be achieved. The probability-weighted earn-out payments were then discounted using a discount rate commensurate with the credit risk of the Company. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, the change in the fair value of the contingent consideration payable was minimal.
	The stock purchase agreement included contingent earn-out provisions requiring the Company to make payments to former Rollbase owners now employed by the Company. We have concluded that the earn-out provisions for the individuals now employed by the Company, which total approximately $5.0 million, are compensation arrangements and we will accrue the maximum payouts ratably over the two year performance period, as we believe it is probable that the criteria will be met. We have incurred $1.0 million of expense related to the contingent earn-out provisions for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013. These amounts are recorded as acquisition-related expenses in our consolidated statement of operations.
	We recorded the excess of the purchase price over the identified tangible and intangible assets as goodwill. We believe that the investment value of the future enhancement of our product and solution offerings created as a result of this acquisition has principally contributed to a purchase price that resulted in the recognition of $4.8 million of goodwill, which is not deductible for tax purposes. The allocation of the purchase price was completed in the third quarter of fiscal year 2013 upon the finalization of our valuation of identifiable intangible assets and acquired deferred tax liabilities.
	We incurred $1.0 million and $2.2 million of acquisition-related costs which are included in acquisition-related expenses in our consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, respectively. The acquisition-related expenses for the nine months ended August 31, 2013 includes a $1.0 million termination fee related to a pre-existing license arrangement between Rollbase and another third-party.
	We have not disclosed the amount of revenues and earnings of Rollbase since acquisition, nor pro forma financial information, as those amounts are not significant to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Line_of_Credit

Line of Credit	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Line of Credit	Line of Credit
	Our credit facility provides for a revolving line of credit in the amount of $150.0 million, with a sublimit for the issuance of standby letters of credit in a face amount up to $25.0 million and swing line loans up to $20.0 million. The credit facility also permits us to increase the revolving line of credit by up to an additional $75.0 million subject to receiving further commitments from lenders and certain other conditions. As of August 31, 2013, there were no amounts outstanding under the revolving line and $0.4 million of letters of credit.

Common_Stock_Repurchases

Common Stock Repurchases	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Common Stock Repurchases [Abstract]
Common Stock Repurchases	Common Stock Repurchases
	We repurchased and retired 10.3 million shares of our common stock for $237.4 million in the nine months ended August 31, 2013. The shares were repurchased as part of our Board of Directors authorized return of capital to shareholders in the form of share repurchases through December 31, 2013 of $360.0 million. No shares were repurchased in the nine months ended August 31, 2012.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation
	Stock-based compensation expense reflects the fair value of stock-based awards measured at the grant date and recognized over the relevant service period. We estimate the fair value of each stock-based award on the measurement date using either the current market price of the stock or the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The Black-Scholes option valuation model incorporates assumptions as to stock price volatility, the expected life of options, a risk-free interest rate and dividend yield. We recognize stock-based compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the service period of the award, which is generally 4 or 5 years for options and 3 years for restricted stock units and restricted stock awards.
	The following table provides the classification of stock-based compensation as reflected in our condensed consolidated statements of income (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		August 31,		August 31,		August 31,		August 31,
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Cost of software licenses	$	—	$	4	$	—	$	7
	Cost of maintenance and services	133		153		500		582
	Sales and marketing	748		701		2,668		2,848
	Product development	999		861		3,687		2,375
	General and administrative	2,720		3,040		7,215		8,246
	Stock-based compensation from continuing operations	4,600		4,759		14,070		14,058
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	973		2,985		2,290		7,446
	Total stock-based compensation	$	5,573	$	7,744	$	16,360	$	21,504
	During the second quarter of fiscal year 2013, in connection with the divestiture of the Apama product line, we entered into transition agreements with five executives. As part of the agreements, the executives were entitled to accelerated vesting of certain stock-based awards upon the completion of the divestiture. All employees associated with the Apama product line were also entitled to accelerated vesting of certain stock-based awards upon the completion of the divestiture. Due to the accelerated vesting, we recognized additional stock-based compensation of $0.8 million and $1.4 million in the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, respectively, in discontinued operations.
	During the nine months ended August 31, 2012, the employment of three of our executives terminated. As part of the separation agreements, the executives were entitled to accelerated vesting of certain stock-based awards. Due to the separation and accelerated vesting, we recognized additional stock-based compensation of $1.8 million in the nine months ended August 31, 2012.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive loss during the nine months ended August 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Unrealized Gains (Losses) on investments			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Balance, December 1, 2012	$	(8,183	)	$	(2,581	)	$	(10,764	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax	(4,010		)	98			(3,912		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			—			—
	Balance, August 31, 2013	$	(12,193	)	$	(2,483	)	$	(14,676	)
	The tax effect on accumulated unrealized losses on investments was $1.4 million and $1.5 million as of August 31, 2013 and November 30, 2012, respectively.

Restructuring_Charges

Restructuring Charges	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	Restructuring Charges
	2013 Restructuring
	During the third quarter of fiscal year 2013, our management approved, committed to and initiated plans to restructure and improve efficiencies in our operations as a result of the sale of the Apama product line and the divestitures completed during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012 and the first quarter of fiscal year 2013. We reduced our global workforce primarily within the administrative and sales organizations. This workforce reduction was conducted across all geographies and also resulted in the closing of certain facilities.
	Restructuring expenses primarily relate to employee costs, including severance, health benefits, outplacement services and transition divestiture arrangements, but excluding stock-based compensation. Facilities costs include fees to terminate lease agreements and costs for unused space, net of sublease assumptions. Other costs include costs to terminate automobile leases of employees included in the workforce reduction, asset impairment charges for assets no longer deployed as part of cost reduction strategies, costs for unused software licenses as part of the workforce reduction and other costs directly associated with the restructuring actions taken.
	As part of the 2013 restructuring, for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013, we incurred expenses totaling $6.1 million, of which $0.4 million represents excess facilities and other costs and $5.7 million represents employee severance and related benefits. The expenses are recorded as restructuring expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income, with the exception of $0.4 million included in income (loss) from discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013. We expect to incur additional costs with respect to the 2013 restructuring through the remainder of fiscal year 2013. The total cost of the 2013 restructuring is expected to be approximately $1.3 million for excess facilities and other costs and approximately $6.5 million for employee severance and related benefits. The estimated costs not yet recorded in the condensed consolidated statement of income relate to excess facilities costs, net of sublease assumptions, and employee severance-related costs.
	A summary of activity for the 2013 restructuring action is as follows (in thousands):
		Excess			Employee Severance and Related Benefits			Total
		Facilities and
		Other Costs
	Balance, December 1, 2012	$	—		$	—		$	—
	Costs incurred	388			5,716			6,104
	Cash disbursements	(20		)	(1,020		)	(1,040		)
	Asset impairment	—			—			—
	Translation adjustments and other	—			14			14
	Balance, August 31, 2013	$	368		$	4,710		$	5,078
	Cash disbursements for expenses incurred to date under the 2013 restructuring are expected to be made through the first quarter of fiscal year 2014. The restructuring reserve of $5.1 million is included in other accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at August 31, 2013.
	2012 Restructuring
	In the second quarter of fiscal year 2012, our management approved, committed to and initiated certain operational restructuring initiatives to reduce annual costs, including the simplification of our organizational structure and the consolidation of facilities. In addition, as part of the Plan, we have divested the product lines not considered core to our business. Our restructuring actions include both our cost reduction efforts and qualifying costs associated with our divestitures.
	As part of the 2012 restructuring, for the nine months ended August 31, 2013, we incurred expenses totaling $4.0 million, of which $1.2 million represents excess facilities and other costs and $2.8 million represents employee severance and related benefits. The expenses are recorded as restructuring expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income, with the exception of $0.6 million included in income (loss) from discontinued operations for the nine months ended August 31, 2013. Cumulative expenses of the 2012 restructuring through the first nine months of fiscal year 2013 are $23.1 million, of which $3.9 million represents excess facilities and other costs and $19.2 million represents employee severance and related benefits. We do not expect to incur additional material costs with respect to the 2012 restructuring.
	A summary of activity for the 2012 restructuring action during the nine months ended August 31, 2013, is as follows (in thousands):
		Excess			Employee Severance and Related Benefits			Total
		Facilities and
		Other Costs
	Balance, December 1, 2012	$	603		$	6,429		$	7,032
	Costs incurred	1,213			2,844			4,057
	Cash disbursements	(668		)	(8,544		)	(9,212		)
	Asset impairment	(111		)	—			(111		)
	Translation adjustments and other	(5		)	27			22
	Balance, August 31, 2013	$	1,032		$	756		$	1,788
	Cash disbursements under the 2012 restructuring are expected to be made through fiscal year 2016. The short-term portion of the restructuring reserve of $1.6 million is included in other accrued liabilities and the long-term portion of $0.2 million is included in other noncurrent liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at August 31, 2013.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	Our income tax provision for the third quarter of fiscal year 2013 and 2012 reflects our estimates of the effective tax rates expected to be applicable for the full fiscal years, adjusted for any discrete events which are recorded in the period they occur. The estimates are reevaluated each quarter based on our estimated tax expense for the full fiscal year.
	The research and development credit was retroactively reinstated in January 2013. As a result, in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013 we recorded a tax benefit of $0.4 million related to qualifying research and development activities for the period from January 2012 to November 2012.
	The Internal Revenue Service finalized its examination of our U.S. Federal income tax returns for fiscal years 2009 and 2010 during the second quarter of fiscal year 2013. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, we had effectively settled certain unrecognized tax benefits which had been reserved in previous periods, reducing our unrecognized tax benefits liability by $1.2 million.
	Our Federal income tax returns have been examined or are closed by statute for all years prior to fiscal year 2011, and we are no longer subject to audit for those periods. State taxing authorities are currently examining our income tax returns for years through fiscal year 2010. Our state income tax returns have been examined or are closed by statute for all years prior to fiscal year 2005, and we are no longer subject to audit for those periods.
	Tax authorities for certain non-U.S. jurisdictions are also examining returns affecting unrecognized tax benefits, none of which are material to our condensed consolidated balance sheets, cash flows or statements of income. With some exceptions, we are generally no longer subject to tax examinations in non-U.S. jurisdictions for years prior to fiscal year 2007.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share
	We compute basic earnings per share using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. We compute diluted earnings per share using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of outstanding dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and deferred stock units, using the treasury stock method. The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations on an interim basis (in thousands, except per share data):
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		August 31,		August 31,		August 31,		August 31,
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Income from continuing operations	$	7,204	$	7,744	$	25,159	$	32,460
	Weighted average shares outstanding	53,532		63,469		55,451		62,888
	Dilutive impact from common stock equivalents	857		636		841		907
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	54,389		64,105		56,292		63,795
	Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.13	$	0.12	$	0.45	$	0.52
	Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.13	$	0.12	$	0.45	$	0.51
	We excluded stock awards representing approximately 455,000 shares, 875,000 shares, 3,098,000 shares and 1,386,000 shares of common stock from the calculation of diluted earnings per share in the three and nine months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, because these awards were anti-dilutive.

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting	We prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for complete financial statements and these unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012.
	We made no significant changes in the application of our significant accounting policies that were disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012. We have prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements on the same basis as the audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, and these financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods presented. The operating results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year.
	During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012 and the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, we completed the divestitures of the ten product lines which were not considered core product lines of our business: Actional, Artix, DataXtend, FuseSource, ObjectStore, Orbacus, Orbix, Savvion, Shadow and Sonic. The divestitures were part of the new strategic plan (the "Plan") we announced during fiscal year 2012. After the announcement of the Plan, we began reporting our results in two reportable segments: Core and non-Core. Since the non-Core segment ceased to exist during the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, after the closing of all these divestitures, we now operate as one reportable segment. In addition, the revenues and direct expenses of the product lines divested are included in discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated statements of income, including prior period amounts which have been revised to reflect the presentation.
	In June 2013, we entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement to divest our Apama product line to Software AG. The target market, deployment and sales model for the Apama product line differed significantly from those of our application development platform and the divestiture allowed us to focus entirely on providing leading cloud and mobile application development technologies through a single cohesive platform. The sale closed in July 2013 for a purchase price of $44.3 million. The revenue and direct expenses of the Apama product line are included in discontinued operations in our consolidated statements of income, including prior period amounts which have been revised to reflect the presentation.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update 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 (ASU 2013-11). ASU 2013-11 clarifies guidance and eliminates diversity in practice on the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists at the reporting date. This new guidance is effective on a prospective basis for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-11 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In March 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity (ASU 2013-05). ASU 2013-05 provides guidance on releasing cumulative translation adjustments when a reporting entity (parent) ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or a business within a foreign entity. ASU 2013-05 is effective on a prospective basis for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2013-05 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) – Reporting of Amounts Reclassified out of Accumulative Other Comprehensive Income (ASU 2013-02), which replaces the presentation requirements for reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income in ASU 2011-05 and ASU 2011-12. ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component and to present significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by respective line items of net income if the amount reclassified is required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety. We adopted ASU 2013-02 in the second quarter of fiscal year 2013 and applied it prospectively. The adoption of ASU 2013-02 did not have any impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2011-08, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) – Testing Goodwill for Impairment (ASU 2011-08), to allow entities to use a qualitative approach to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If after performing the qualitative assessment an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step goodwill impairment test is unnecessary. However, if an entity concludes otherwise, then it is required to perform the first step of the two-step goodwill impairment test. ASU 2011-08 is effective for us in fiscal year 2013. We adopted ASU 2011-08 during the first quarter of fiscal year 2013 for our annual impairment test, which occurs in the first quarter of our fiscal year. The adoption did not have any impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) – Presentation of Comprehensive Income (ASU 2011-05), to require an entity to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. ASU 2011-05 eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of equity. In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-12, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) – Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in ASU 2011-05 (ASU 2011-12), which defers the effective date of only those changes in ASU 2011-05 that relate to the presentation of reclassification adjustments. We adopted ASU 2011-05 in our first quarter of fiscal year 2013, and applied it retrospectively. We elected to report comprehensive income as a separate, but consecutive statement to net income. The adoption of ASU 2011-05 did not have any impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Inve1

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Investments and Cash [Abstract]
Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Trading and Available-for-sale Investments	A summary of our cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments at August 31, 2013 is as follows (in thousands):
		Amortized Cost Basis		Unrealized			Unrealized			Fair Value
				Gains			Losses
	Cash	$	156,428	$	—		$	—		$	156,428
	Money market funds	58,914		—			—			58,914
	State and municipal bond obligations	26,504		137			(1		)	26,640
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	27,150		—			(3,443		)	23,707
	Auction rate securities – student loans	3,500		—			(634		)	2,866
	Total	$	272,496	$	137		$	(4,078	)	$	268,555
	A summary of our cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments at November 30, 2012 is as follows (in thousands):
		Amortized Cost Basis		Unrealized			Unrealized			Fair Value
				Gains			Losses
	Cash	$	176,201	$	—		$	—		$	176,201
	Money market funds	125,591		—			—			125,591
	State and municipal bond obligations	50,565		255			(2		)	50,818
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	27,175		—			(3,755		)	23,420
	Auction rate securities – student loans	3,500		—			(599		)	2,901
	Corporate bonds	2,608		—			(1		)	2,607
	Total	$	385,640	$	255		$	(4,357	)	$	381,538
Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Trading and Available-for-sale Investments by Balance Sheet Classification	Such amounts are classified on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as follows (in thousands):
		August 31, 2013								November 30, 2012
		Cash and		Short-Term			Long-Term			Cash and			Short-Term		Long-Term
		Equivalents		Investments			Investments			Equivalents			Investments		Investments
	Cash	$	156,428	$	—		$	—		$	176,201		$	—	$	—
	Money market funds	58,914		—			—			125,591			—		—
	State and municipal bond obligations	—		26,640			—			—			50,818		—
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	—		—			23,707			—			—		23,420
	Auction rate securities – student loans	—		—			2,866			—			—		2,901
	Corporate bonds	—		—			—			—			2,607		—
	Total	$	215,342	$	26,640		$	26,573		$	301,792		$	53,425	$	26,321
Fair Value of Debt Securities by Contractual Maturity	The fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity is as follows (in thousands):
		August 31,		November 30,
		2013		2012
	Due in one year or less (1)	$	39,011	$	55,001
	Due after one year	14,202		24,745
	Total	$	53,213	$	79,746
	-1	Includes ARS which are tendered for interest-rate setting purposes periodically throughout the year. Beginning in February 2008, auctions for these securities began to fail, and therefore these investments currently lack short-term liquidity. The remaining contractual maturities of these securities range from 11 to 30 years.
Investments with Continuous Unrealized Losses and Their Related Fair Values	Investments with continuous unrealized losses and their related fair values are as follows at August 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or Greater						Total
		Fair Value		Unrealized			Fair Value			Unrealized			Fair Value		Unrealized
				Losses						Losses					Losses
	State and municipal bond obligations	$	956	$	(1	)	$	—		$	—		$	956	$	(1	)
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	—		—			23,707			(3,443		)	23,707		(3,443		)
	Auction rate securities – student loans	—		—			2,866			(634		)	2,866		(634		)
	Total	$	956	$	(1	)	$	26,573		$	(4,077	)	$	27,529	$	(4,078	)
	Investments with continuous unrealized losses and their related fair values are as follows at November 30, 2012 (in thousands):
		Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or Greater						Total
		Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value		Losses			Value			Losses			Value		Losses
	State and municipal bond obligations	$	5,818	$	(1	)	$	472		$	(1	)	$	6,290	$	(2	)
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	—		—			23,420			(3,755		)	23,420		(3,755		)
	Auction rate securities – student loans	—		—			2,901			(599		)	2,901		(599		)
	Corporate bonds	2,607		(1		)	—			—			2,607		(1		)
	Total	$	8,425	$	(2	)	$	26,793		$	(4,355	)	$	35,218	$	(4,357	)

Derivative_Instruments_Tables

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Outstanding Foreign Currency Forward Contracts	The table below details outstanding foreign currency forward contracts where the notional amount is determined using contract exchange rates (in thousands):
		August 31, 2013					November 30, 2012
		Notional Value		Fair Value			Notional Value		Fair Value
	Forward contracts to sell U.S. dollars	$	24,098	$	(38	)	$	6,453	$	4
	Forward contracts to purchase U.S. dollars	19,873		(49		)	31,465		(190		)
	Total	$	43,971	$	(87	)	$	37,918	$	(186	)

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements within the Fair Value Hierarchy of the Financial Assets	The following table details the fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy of our financial assets and liabilities at August 31, 2013 (in thousands):
					Fair Value Measurements Using
		Total Fair			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
		Value
	Assets
	Money market funds	$	58,914		$	58,914		$	—		$	—
	State and municipal bond obligations	26,640			—			26,640			—
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	23,707			—			—			23,707
	Auction rate securities – student loans	2,866			—			—			2,866
	Foreign exchange derivatives	(87		)	—			(87		)	—
	Liabilities
	Contingent consideration	$	383		$	—		$	—		$	383
	The following table details the fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy of our financial assets at November 30, 2012 (in thousands):
					Fair Value Measurements Using
		Total Fair			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
		Value
	Money market funds	$	125,591		$	125,591		$	—		$	—
	State and municipal bond obligations	50,818			—			50,818			—
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	23,420			—			—			23,420
	Auction rate securities – student loans	2,901			—			—			2,901
	Corporate bonds	2,607			—			2,607			—
	Foreign exchange derivatives	(186		)	—			(186		)	—
Quantitative Information about Unobservable Inputs	The following table provides additional quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used in our Level 3 asset valuations as of August 31, 2013:
		Valuation Technique		Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
	Auction rate securities	Discounted cash flow		Probability of earning the maximum rate until maturity	0.2% - 9.9% (1.7%)
				Probability of principal return prior to maturity	75.7% - 95.1% (87.0%)
				Probability of default	4.1% - 24.1% (11.3%)
				Liquidity risk premium	4.00%
				Recovery rate in default	50% - 70% (56.5%)
		Market valuation		Market credit default swap spread of insurer	4.05%
				Credit rating of insurer	AA-
Activity for Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value Using Level 3 Inputs	The following table reflects the activity for our financial assets measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs for each period presented (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		August 31,			August 31,			August 31,			August 31,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Balance, beginning of period	$	26,500		$	31,448		$	26,321		$	33,539
	Redemptions and repurchases	—			—			(25		)	(225		)
	Transfer to Level 2 fair value measurement	—			—			—			(2,700		)
	Unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive loss	73			(163		)	277			671
	Balance, end of period	$	26,573		$	31,285		$	26,573		$	31,285
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	The following table details our nonrecurring fair value measurements at November 30, 2012 (in thousands):
					Fair Value Measurements Using
		Total Fair			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total Losses
		Value
	Disposal group	$	16,487		$	—		$	16,487		$	—		$	8,601

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill1

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Intangible Assets	Intangible assets are comprised of the following significant classes (in thousands):
		31-Aug-13								30-Nov-12
		Gross			Accumulated			Net Book		Gross		Accumulated			Net Book
		Carrying			Amortization			Value		Carrying		Amortization			Value
		Amount								Amount
	Purchased technology	$	44,730		$	(36,117	)	$	8,613	$	42,520	$	(40,066	)	$	2,454
	Customer-related and other	19,537			(17,460		)	2,077		26,477		(23,812		)	2,665
	Total	$	64,267		$	(53,577	)	$	10,690	$	68,997	$	(63,878	)	$	5,119
Schedule Of Future Amortization Expense From Intangible Assets Held	Future amortization expense for intangible assets as of August 31, 2013, is as follows (in thousands):
	Remainder of 2013	$	739
	2014	2,638
	2015	2,409
	2016	1,906
	2017	1,906
	Thereafter	1,092
	Total	$	10,690
Schedule of Goodwill	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended August 31, 2013, are as follows (in thousands):
	Balance, November 30, 2012	$	226,110
	Addition	4,798
	Disposal	(6,377		)
	Translation adjustments	(241		)
	Balance, August 31, 2013	$	224,290

Divestitures_Tables

Divestitures (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures	The components included in discontinued operations on the condensed consolidated statements of income are as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		August 31, 2013			August 31, 2012			August 31, 2013			August 31, 2012
	Revenue	$	537		$	37,610		$	16,143		$	120,033
	Income (loss) before income taxes	(6,221		)	(979		)	(9,338		)	(30,697		)
	Income tax (benefit) provision	(1,790		)	927			(2,223		)	(9,656		)
	Gain on sale, net of tax	22,070			—			41,827			—
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net	$	17,639		$	(1,906	)	$	34,712		$	(21,041	)
Apama [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures	The gain on the sale of the Apama product line is calculated as follows (in thousands):
	Purchase price	$	44,268
	Less: transaction costs	2,029
	Less: net assets
	Accounts receivable	2,426
	Other current assets	428
	Goodwill and intangible assets	6,991
	Other long-term assets	426
	Deferred revenue	(3,917		)
	Gain on sale	35,885
	Tax provision	13,815
	Gain on sale, net of tax	$	22,070
Artix, Orbacus and Orbix [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Schedule of Gain on Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations	The gain on sale of the Artix, Orbacus and Orbix product lines is calculated as follows (in thousands):
	Purchase price	$	15,000
	Less: transaction costs	826
	Less: indemnification obligation	1,000
	Less: net assets
	Accounts receivables	2,300
	Goodwill and intangible assets	24,325
	Other assets	20
	Impairment reserve	(8,601		)
	Deferred revenue	(5,893		)
	Gain on sale	1,023
	Tax provision	—
	Gain on sale, net of tax	$	1,023
Actional, DataXtend, ObjectStore, Savvion, and Sonic [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Schedule of Gain on Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations	The gain on sale of the Actional, DataXtend, ObjectStore, Savvion and Sonic product lines is calculated as follows (in thousands):
	Purchase price	$	60,500
	Less: transaction costs	1,211
	Less: net assets
	Accounts receivables	12,004
	Goodwill and intangible assets	31,693
	Other assets	976
	Deferred revenue	(19,168		)
	Other liabilities	(299		)
	Gain on sale	34,083
	Tax provision	15,349
	Gain on sale, net of tax	$	18,734

Business_Combinations_Tables

Business Combinations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Allocation of the Purchase Price	The allocation of the purchase price is as follows (in thousands):
		Total			Life
	Cash	$	50
	Acquired intangible assets	7,960			1 to 5 years
	Goodwill	4,798
	Deferred taxes	(2,921		)
	Accounts payable and other liabilities	(8		)
	Net assets acquired	$	9,879

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Classification of Stock-Based Compensation	The following table provides the classification of stock-based compensation as reflected in our condensed consolidated statements of income (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		August 31,		August 31,		August 31,		August 31,
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Cost of software licenses	$	—	$	4	$	—	$	7
	Cost of maintenance and services	133		153		500		582
	Sales and marketing	748		701		2,668		2,848
	Product development	999		861		3,687		2,375
	General and administrative	2,720		3,040		7,215		8,246
	Stock-based compensation from continuing operations	4,600		4,759		14,070		14,058
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	973		2,985		2,290		7,446
	Total stock-based compensation	$	5,573	$	7,744	$	16,360	$	21,504

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive loss during the nine months ended August 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Unrealized Gains (Losses) on investments			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Balance, December 1, 2012	$	(8,183	)	$	(2,581	)	$	(10,764	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax	(4,010		)	98			(3,912		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			—			—
	Balance, August 31, 2013	$	(12,193	)	$	(2,483	)	$	(14,676	)

Restructuring_Charges_Tables

Restructuring Charges (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
2013 Restructuring Activities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Summary of Restructuring Activity	A summary of activity for the 2013 restructuring action is as follows (in thousands):
		Excess			Employee Severance and Related Benefits			Total
		Facilities and
		Other Costs
	Balance, December 1, 2012	$	—		$	—		$	—
	Costs incurred	388			5,716			6,104
	Cash disbursements	(20		)	(1,020		)	(1,040		)
	Asset impairment	—			—			—
	Translation adjustments and other	—			14			14
	Balance, August 31, 2013	$	368		$	4,710		$	5,078
2012 Restructuring Activities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Summary of Restructuring Activity	A summary of activity for the 2012 restructuring action during the nine months ended August 31, 2013, is as follows (in thousands):
		Excess			Employee Severance and Related Benefits			Total
		Facilities and
		Other Costs
	Balance, December 1, 2012	$	603		$	6,429		$	7,032
	Costs incurred	1,213			2,844			4,057
	Cash disbursements	(668		)	(8,544		)	(9,212		)
	Asset impairment	(111		)	—			(111		)
	Translation adjustments and other	(5		)	27			22
	Balance, August 31, 2013	$	1,032		$	756		$	1,788

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations on an interim basis (in thousands, except per share data):
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		August 31,		August 31,		August 31,		August 31,
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Income from continuing operations	$	7,204	$	7,744	$	25,159	$	32,460
	Weighted average shares outstanding	53,532		63,469		55,451		62,888
	Dilutive impact from common stock equivalents	857		636		841		907
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	54,389		64,105		56,292		63,795
	Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.13	$	0.12	$	0.45	$	0.52
	Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.13	$	0.12	$	0.45	$	0.51

Basis_of_Presentation_Narrativ

Basis of Presentation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2012	Feb. 28, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013
	Segments	product_lines	Segments	Apama [Member]	Apama [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of product lines divested		10
Number of reportable segments	2		1
Sale of Apama product line, sales price				$44,268	$44,268

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Inve2

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]
Investments in auction rate securities	$26,573	$26,321
Gross unrealized losses	4,078	4,357
Cash and short-term investments balance	241,982	355,217
Auction Rate Securities [Member]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]
Investments in auction rate securities	26,600	26,300
Gross unrealized losses	$4,100	$4,400

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Inve3

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Summary Of Cash, Cash Equivalents And Trading And Available-For-Sale Investments) (Details) (USD $)	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	$272,496	$385,640
Unrealized Gains	137	255
Unrealized Losses	-4,078	-4,357
Fair Value	268,555	381,538
Cash [Member]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	156,428	176,201
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value	156,428	176,201
Money market funds [Member]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	58,914	125,591
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value	58,914	125,591
State and municipal bond obligations [Member]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	26,504	50,565
Unrealized Gains	137	255
Unrealized Losses	-1	-2
Fair Value	26,640	50,818
Auction rate securities - municipal bonds [Member]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	27,150	27,175
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	-3,443	-3,755
Fair Value	23,707	23,420
Auction rate securities - student loans [Member]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	3,500	3,500
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	-634	-599
Fair Value	2,866	2,901
Corporate bonds [Member]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis		2,608
Unrealized Gains		0
Unrealized Losses		-1
Fair Value		$2,607

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Inve4

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Trading and Available-for-sale Investments by Balance Sheet Classification) (Details) (USD $)	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Aug. 31, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]
Cash and Equivalents	$215,342	$301,792	$294,398	$161,095
Short-Term Investments	26,640	53,425
Long-Term Investments	26,573	26,321
State and municipal bond obligations [Member]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]
Short-Term Investments	26,640	50,818
Long-Term Investments	0	0
Auction rate securities - municipal bonds [Member]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]
Short-Term Investments	0	0
Long-Term Investments	23,707	23,420
Auction rate securities - student loans [Member]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]
Short-Term Investments	0	0
Long-Term Investments	2,866	2,901
Corporate bonds [Member]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]
Short-Term Investments	0	2,607
Long-Term Investments	0	0
Cash [Member]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]
Cash and Equivalents	156,428	176,201
Money market funds [Member]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]
Cash and Equivalents	$58,914	$125,591

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Inve5

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Fair Value of Debt Securities by Contractual Maturity) (Details) (USD $)	Aug. 31, 2013		Nov. 30, 2012		Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified					Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]
Due in one year or less	$39,011	[1]	$55,001	[1]
Due after one year	14,202		24,745
Total	$53,213		$79,746
Remaining contractual maturity of investments (in years)					11 years	30 years
[1]	Includes ARS which are tendered for interest-rate setting purposes periodically throughout the year. Beginning in February 2008, auctions for these securities began to fail, and therefore these investments currently lack short-term liquidity. The remaining contractual maturities of these securities range from 11 to 30 years.

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Inve6

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Investments with Continuous Unrealized Losses and Their Related Fair Values) (Details) (USD $)	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fair Value, Less Than 12 Months	$956	$8,425
Unrealized Losses, Less Than 12 Months	-1	-2
Fair Value, 12 Months or Greater	26,573	26,793
Unrealized Losses, 12 Months or Greater	-4,077	-4,355
Total, Fair Value	27,529	35,218
Total, Unrealized Losses	-4,078	-4,357
State and municipal bond obligations [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fair Value, Less Than 12 Months	956	5,818
Unrealized Losses, Less Than 12 Months	-1	-1
Fair Value, 12 Months or Greater	0	472
Unrealized Losses, 12 Months or Greater	0	-1
Total, Fair Value	956	6,290
Total, Unrealized Losses	-1	-2
Auction rate securities - municipal bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fair Value, Less Than 12 Months	0	0
Unrealized Losses, Less Than 12 Months	0	0
Fair Value, 12 Months or Greater	23,707	23,420
Unrealized Losses, 12 Months or Greater	-3,443	-3,755
Total, Fair Value	23,707	23,420
Total, Unrealized Losses	-3,443	-3,755
Auction rate securities - student loans [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fair Value, Less Than 12 Months	0	0
Unrealized Losses, Less Than 12 Months	0	0
Fair Value, 12 Months or Greater	2,866	2,901
Unrealized Losses, 12 Months or Greater	-634	-599
Total, Fair Value	2,866	2,901
Total, Unrealized Losses	-634	-599
Corporate bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fair Value, Less Than 12 Months		2,607
Unrealized Losses, Less Than 12 Months		-1
Fair Value, 12 Months or Greater		0
Unrealized Losses, 12 Months or Greater		0
Total, Fair Value		2,607
Total, Unrealized Losses		($1)

Derivative_Instruments_Narrati

Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (Forward Contracts [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Maximum maturity period, foreign currency derivative (in days)			90 days
Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts	$1.30	($0.30)	$0.80	$0

Derivative_Instruments_Outstan

Derivative Instruments (Outstanding Foreign Currency Forward Contracts) (Details) (USD $)	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivative [Line Items]
Total, Notional Value	$43,971	$37,918
Total, Fair Value	-87	-186
Forward contracts to sell U.S. dollars [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Foreign currency derivative contracts to sell U.S. dollars, Notional Value	24,098	6,453
Foreign currency derivative contracts to purchase U.S. dollars, Fair Value	-38	4
Forward contracts to purchase U.S. dollars [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Foreign currency derivative contracts to purchase U.S. dollars, Notional Value	19,873	31,465
Foreign currency derivative contracts to purchase U.S. dollars, Fair Value	($49)	($190)

Fair_Value_Measurements_Fair_V

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Measurements within the Fair Value Hierarchy of the Financial Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Contingent consideration [Member] | Total Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial liabilities	$383
Contingent consideration [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial liabilities	0
Contingent consideration [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial liabilities	0
Contingent consideration [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial liabilities	383
Money market funds [Member] | Total Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets	58,914	125,591
Money market funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets	58,914	125,591
Money market funds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets	0	0
Money market funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets	0	0
State and municipal bond obligations [Member] | Total Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets	26,640	50,818
State and municipal bond obligations [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets	0	0
State and municipal bond obligations [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets	26,640	50,818
State and municipal bond obligations [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets	0	0
Auction rate securities - municipal bonds [Member] | Total Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets	23,707	23,420
Auction rate securities - municipal bonds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets	0	0
Auction rate securities - municipal bonds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets	0	0
Auction rate securities - municipal bonds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets	23,707	23,420
Auction rate securities - student loans [Member] | Total Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets	2,866	2,901
Auction rate securities - student loans [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets	0	0
Auction rate securities - student loans [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets	0	0
Auction rate securities - student loans [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets	2,866	2,901
Corporate bonds [Member] | Total Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets		2,607
Corporate bonds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets		0
Corporate bonds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets		2,607
Corporate bonds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets		0
Foreign exchange contract [Member] | Total Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets	-87	-186
Foreign exchange contract [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets	0	0
Foreign exchange contract [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets	-87	-186
Foreign exchange contract [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Fair_V1

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurments (Quantitative Information about Unobservable Inputs) (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Liquidity risk premium	4.00%
Market credit default swap spread	4.05%
Credit rating of insurer (in credit rating)	AA-
Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Probability of earning maximum rate until maturity	0.20%
Probability of principal returned prior to maturity	75.70%
Probability of default	4.10%
Recovery rate in default	50.00%
Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Probability of earning maximum rate until maturity	9.90%
Probability of principal returned prior to maturity	95.10%
Probability of default	24.10%
Recovery rate in default	70.00%
Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Probability of earning maximum rate until maturity	1.70%
Probability of principal returned prior to maturity	87.00%
Probability of default	11.30%
Recovery rate in default	56.50%

Fair_Value_Measurements_Quanti

Fair Value Measurements (Quantitative Information about Unobservable Inputs, Liabilities) (Details) (Contingent Consideration [Member])	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Contingent consideration, discount rate	4.80%
Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Probability milestones associated with contingent consideration will be achieved	95.00%

Fair_Value_Measurements_Activi

Fair Value Measurements (Activity for Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value Using Level 3 Inputs) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	$26,500	$31,448	$26,321	$33,539
Redemptions and repurchases	0	0	-25	-225
Transfer to Level 2 fair value measurement	0	0	0	-2,700
Unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive loss	73	-163	277	671
Balance, end of period	$26,573	$31,285	$26,573	$31,285

Fair_Value_Measurements_Nonrec

Fair Value Measurements (Nonrecurring Measurements) (Details) (USD $)	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2012
			Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]	Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]	Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]	Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]	Artix, Orbacus and Orbix [Member]
				Level 1 [Member]	Level 2 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets held for sale	$0	$68,029,000	$16,487,000	$0	$16,487,000	$0
Impairment loss on assets held for sale							8,601,000
Assets held for sale, at fair value							16,500,000
Assets held for sale, at carrying value							$25,100,000

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill2

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	24-May-13	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired intangible assets, weighted average useful life	4 years 10 months 24 days
Intangible assets, amortization expense		$700,000	$300,000	$1,400,000	$1,100,000
Goodwill impairment loss				0
Purchased Technology [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired finite-lived intangible asset, amount		7,800,000		7,800,000
Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired finite-lived intangible asset, amount		$200,000		$200,000

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill3

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Schedule Of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$64,267	$68,997
Accumulated Amortization	-53,577	-63,878
Net Book Value	10,690	5,119
Purchased technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	44,730	42,520
Accumulated Amortization	-36,117	-40,066
Net Book Value	8,613	2,454
Customer-related and other [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	19,537	26,477
Accumulated Amortization	-17,460	-23,812
Net Book Value	$2,077	$2,665

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill4

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Schedule Of Future Amortization Expense From Intangible Assets Held) (Details) (USD $)	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Remainder of 2013	$739
2014	2,638
2015	2,409
2016	1,906
2017	1,906
Thereafter	1,092
Net Book Value	$10,690	$5,119

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill5

Intangible Assets and Goodwill Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, November 30, 2012	$226,110
Addition	4,798
Disposal	6,377
Translation adjustments	-241
Balance, August 31, 2013	$224,290

Divestitures_Narrative_Details

Divestitures (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013
	Apama [Member]	Apama [Member]	Artix, Orbacus and Orbix [Member]	Artix, Orbacus and Orbix [Member]	Actional, DataXtend, ObjectStore, Savvion, and Sonic [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total consideration	$44,268,000	$44,268,000	$15,000,000		$60,500,000
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Consideration Held in Escrow	4,500,000
Carrying value of indemnification obligation			1,000,000
Period to be held in escrow to secure indemnification claims	18 months
Period of distributor license agreement		3 years
Reduction of purchase price	700,000
Indemnification obligation, maximum potential exposure			11,300,000
Impairment loss on assets held for sale				$8,601,000

Divestitures_Income_Loss_from_

Divestitures (Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Revenue	$537	$37,610	$16,143	$120,033
Income (loss) before income taxes	-6,221	-979	-9,338	-30,697
Income tax (benefit) provision	-1,790	927	-2,223	-9,656
Gain on sale, net of tax	22,070	0	41,827	0
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net	$17,639	($1,906)	$34,712	($21,041)

Divestitures_Gain_on_Sale_Deta

Divestitures (Gain on Sale) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013
					Apama [Member]	Apama [Member]	Artix, Orbacus and Orbix [Member]	Actional, DataXtend, ObjectStore, Savvion, and Sonic [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Purchase price					$44,268	$44,268	$15,000	$60,500
Less: transaction costs						2,029	826	1,211
Less: indemnification obligation							1,000
Less: net assets
Accounts receivables						2,426	2,300	12,004
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration Transferred, Other Current Assets						428
Goodwill and intangible assets						6,991	24,325	31,693
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration Transferred, Other Noncurrent Assets						426
Other assets							20	976
Impairment reserve							-8,601
Deferred revenue						-3,917	-5,893	-19,168
Other liabilities								-299
Gain on sale			70,991	0		35,885	1,023	34,083
Tax provision						13,815	0	15,349
Gain on sale, net of tax	$22,070	$0	$41,827	$0		$22,070	$1,023	$18,734

Business_Combinations_Narrativ

Business Combinations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Nov. 30, 2012	24-May-13	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013
						Rollbase [Member]	Rollbase [Member]	Rollbase [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Equity interests in Rollbase, Inc.						100.00%
Total purchase consideration						$9,900,000
Purchase consideration, cash						9,500,000
Purchase consideration, contingent consideration						400,000
Expected payout period						2 years
Earn-out provision						5,000,000
Expense recognized related to contingent earn-out provisions							1,000,000	1,000,000
Goodwill	224,290,000		224,290,000		226,110,000	4,798,000
Acquisition-related expenses	957,000	0	2,229,000	215,000
Termination fee related to pre-existing license arrangement						$1,000,000

Business_Combinations_Schedule

Business Combinations (Schedule of Net Assets Acquired) (Details) (USD $)	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	24-May-13	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			Rollbase [Member]	Customer Relationships [Member]	Purchased Technology [Member]
				Rollbase [Member]	Rollbase [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash			$50
Acquired intangible assets			7,960
Goodwill	224,290	226,110	4,798
Deferred taxes			-2,921
Accounts payable and other liabilities			-8
Net assets acquired			$9,879
Acquired intangible assets, Life				1 year	5 years

Line_of_Credit_Narrative_Detai

Line of Credit (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2013
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Unsecured credit facility	$150
Additional borrowing capacity	75
Line of credit facility outstanding amount	0
Standby letters of credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Additional borrowing capacity	25
Letters of credit outstanding amount	0.4
Swing line loans [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Additional borrowing capacity	$20

Common_Stock_Repurchases_Detai

Common Stock Repurchases (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Common Stock Repurchases [Abstract]
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)	10,300,000	0
Common stock repurchased and retired	$237.40
Authorized amount for share repurchase programs	$360

StockBased_Compensation_Narrat

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
				Executives
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$5,573,000	$7,744,000	$16,360,000	$21,504,000
Number of executives whose employment was terminated				3
Additional stock-based compensation expenses related to separation and acceleration vesting (in dollars)				1,800,000
Stock Options [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation award service period (in years)			4 years
Stock Options [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation award service period (in years)			5 years
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation award service period (in years)			3 years
Accelerated Vesting [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$800,000		$1,400,000

StockBased_Compensation_Classi

Stock-Based Compensation (Classification of Stock-Based Compensation) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$5,573	$7,744	$16,360	$21,504
Cost of software licenses [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	0	4	0	7
Cost of maintenance and services [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	133	153	500	582
Sales and marketing [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	748	701	2,668	2,848
Product development [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	999	861	3,687	2,375
General and administrative [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	2,720	3,040	7,215	8,246
Stock-based compensation from continuing operations [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	4,600	4,759	14,070	14,058
Income (loss) from discontinued operations [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$973	$2,985	$2,290	$7,446

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance, December 1, 2012	($10,764,000)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, net of tax	-3,912,000
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0
Balance, August 31, 2013	-14,676,000
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance, December 1, 2012	-8,183,000
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, net of tax	-4,010,000
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0
Balance, August 31, 2013	-12,193,000
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance, December 1, 2012	-2,581,000
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, net of tax	98,000
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0
Balance, August 31, 2013	-2,483,000
Tax effect on accumulated unrealized losses on investments	$1,400,000	$1,500,000

Restructuring_Charges_Narrativ

Restructuring Charges (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2013

Aug. 31, 2012

Aug. 31, 2013

Aug. 31, 2012

Aug. 31, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Aug. 31, 2013

Aug. 31, 2013

Aug. 31, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Aug. 31, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Aug. 31, 2013

Aug. 31, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Aug. 31, 2013

Aug. 31, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Aug. 31, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

2013 Restructuring Activities [Member]

2013 Restructuring Activities [Member]

2013 Restructuring Activities [Member]

2013 Restructuring Activities [Member]

2013 Restructuring Activities [Member]

2013 Restructuring Activities [Member]

2013 Restructuring Activities [Member]

2013 Restructuring Activities [Member]

2013 Restructuring Activities [Member]

2012 Restructuring Activities [Member]

2012 Restructuring Activities [Member]

2012 Restructuring Activities [Member]

2012 Restructuring Activities [Member]

2012 Restructuring Activities [Member]

2012 Restructuring Activities [Member]

2012 Restructuring Activities [Member]

Income (loss) from discontinued operations [Member]

Income (loss) from discontinued operations [Member]

Excess Facilities and Other Costs [Member]

Excess Facilities and Other Costs [Member]

Employee Severance and Related Benefits [Member]

Employee Severance and Related Benefits [Member]

Other accrued liabilities [Member]

Income (loss) from discontinued operations [Member]

Excess Facilities and Other Costs [Member]

Excess Facilities and Other Costs [Member]

Employee Severance and Related Benefits [Member]

Employee Severance and Related Benefits [Member]

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Restructuring expenses

$5,401,000

$1,411,000

$9,127,000

$6,147,000

$6,104,000

$400,000

$400,000

$388,000

$5,716,000

$4,057,000

$600,000

$1,213,000

$2,844,000

Expected restructuring costs

1,300,000

6,500,000

Restructuring reserve

5,078,000

0

368,000

0

4,710,000

0

5,100,000

1,788,000

7,032,000

1,032,000

603,000

756,000

6,429,000

Restructuring cumulative expenses

23,100,000

3,900,000

19,200,000

Short-term restructuring reserves

1,600,000

Long-term restructuring reserves

$200,000

Restructuring_Charges_Summary_

Restructuring Charges (Summary of Restructuring Activity) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Costs incurred	$5,401	$1,411	$9,127	$6,147
2013 Restructuring Activities [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period			0
Costs incurred			6,104
Cash disbursements			-1,040
Asset impairment			0
Translation adjustments and other			14
Balance at the end of the period	5,078		5,078
2013 Restructuring Activities [Member] | Excess Facilities and Other Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period			0
Costs incurred			388
Cash disbursements			-20
Asset impairment			0
Translation adjustments and other			0
Balance at the end of the period	368		368
2013 Restructuring Activities [Member] | Employee Severance and Related Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period			0
Costs incurred			5,716
Cash disbursements			-1,020
Asset impairment			0
Translation adjustments and other			14
Balance at the end of the period	4,710		4,710
2012 Restructuring Activities [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period			7,032
Costs incurred			4,057
Cash disbursements			-9,212
Asset impairment			-111
Translation adjustments and other			22
Balance at the end of the period	1,788		1,788
2012 Restructuring Activities [Member] | Excess Facilities and Other Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period			603
Costs incurred			1,213
Cash disbursements			-668
Asset impairment			-111
Translation adjustments and other			-5
Balance at the end of the period	1,032		1,032
2012 Restructuring Activities [Member] | Employee Severance and Related Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period			6,429
Costs incurred			2,844
Cash disbursements			-8,544
Asset impairment			0
Translation adjustments and other			27
Balance at the end of the period	$756		$756

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Tax benefit of qualifiying research and development activities	$0.40
Decrease to unrecognized tax benefits related to settlements with taxing authorities	$1.20

Earnings_Per_Share_Calculation

Earnings Per Share (Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations (in dollars)	$7,204	$7,744	$25,159	$32,460
Weighted average shares outstanding	53,532	63,469	55,451	62,888
Dilutive impact from common stock equivalents	857	636	841	907
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	54,389	64,105	56,292	63,795
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.13	$0.12	$0.45	$0.52
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.13	$0.12	$0.45	$0.51

Earnings_Per_Share_Narrative_D

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Number of shares excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share	455	3,098	875	1,386