Progress Software (PRGS) 10-Q 8 Jul 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14	Jun. 27, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORP /MA	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000876167	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	31-May-14	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--11-30	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	50,659,561

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	31-May-14	Nov. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$201,971	$198,818
Short-term investments	24,605	32,622
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	226,576	231,440
Accounts receivable (less allowances of $2,690 and $3,153, respectively)	58,023	66,784
Other current assets	25,116	30,716
Deferred tax assets	11,392	8,871
Total current assets	321,107	337,811
Property and equipment, net	59,865	57,030
Intangible assets, net	16,090	9,950
Goodwill	230,681	224,286
Deferred tax assets	17,387	20,386
Investments in auction rate securities	25,056	24,761
Other assets	3,163	7,963
Total assets	673,349	682,187
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity	'	'
Accounts payable	8,906	9,560
Accrued compensation and related taxes	16,135	26,697
Income taxes payable	3,195	2,584
Other accrued liabilities	23,510	29,345
Short-term deferred revenue	98,413	96,393
Total current liabilities	150,159	164,579
Long-term deferred revenue	2,533	1,144
Deferred tax liabilities	355	340
Other noncurrent liabilities	1,776	2,470
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, 50,649,989 shares in 2014 and 51,512,595 shares in 2013	200,003	205,307
Retained earnings, including accumulated other comprehensive loss of $10,414 in 2014 and $11,659 in 2013	318,523	308,347
Total shareholders’ equity	518,526	513,654
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$673,349	$682,187

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	31-May-14	Nov. 30, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Assets	'	'
Allowance for accounts receivable (in dollars)	$2,690	$3,153
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	50,649,989	51,512,595
Common stock, shares outstanding	50,649,989	51,512,595
Accumulated other comprehensive losses (in dollars)	($10,414)	($11,659)

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	31-May-14	31-May-13	31-May-14	31-May-13
Revenue:	'	'	'	'
Software licenses	$27,988	$29,347	$50,252	$59,254
Maintenance and services	52,839	52,358	105,113	106,184
Total revenue	80,827	81,705	155,365	165,438
Costs of revenue:	'	'	'	'
Cost of software licenses	1,139	1,356	3,146	3,446
Cost of maintenance and services	5,709	6,990	11,054	14,640
Amortization of acquired intangibles	530	143	1,059	282
Total costs of revenue	7,378	8,489	15,259	18,368
Gross profit	73,449	73,216	140,106	147,070
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Sales and marketing	24,359	25,890	48,868	54,532
Product development	15,480	14,671	30,593	28,293
General and administrative	11,428	14,064	23,155	28,730
Amortization of acquired intangibles	148	167	312	338
Restructuring expenses	124	2,766	320	3,726
Acquisition-related expenses	1,630	1,272	2,576	1,272
Total operating expenses	53,169	58,830	105,824	116,891
Income from operations	20,280	14,386	34,282	30,179
Other income (expense):	'	'	'	'
Interest income and other	596	244	1,109	775
Foreign currency loss, net	-725	-536	-1,232	-1,615
Total other income (expense), net	-129	-292	-123	-840
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	20,151	14,094	34,159	29,339
Provision for income taxes	7,352	5,952	10,260	11,384
Income from continuing operations	12,799	8,142	23,899	17,955
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net	0	-4,232	0	17,073
Net income	$12,799	$3,910	$23,899	$35,028
Basic:	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.25	$0.15	$0.47	$0.32
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0	($0.08)	$0	$0.30
Net income per share (in dollars per share)	$0.25	$0.07	$0.47	$0.62
Diluted:	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.25	$0.15	$0.46	$0.31
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0	($0.08)	$0	$0.30
Net income per share (in dollars per share)	$0.25	$0.07	$0.46	$0.61
Weighted average shares outstanding:	'	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	51,049	54,919	51,271	56,410
Diluted (in shares)	51,673	55,736	51,919	57,244

Condendsed_Consolidated_Statem

Condendsed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	31-May-14	31-May-13	31-May-14	31-May-13
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income	$12,799	$3,910	$23,899	$35,028
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	989	-2,017	1,138	-2,462
Unrealized (losses) gains on investments, net of tax of $28 and $159 for the second quarter and first six months of 2014, and $3 and $51 for the second quarter and first six months of 2013, respectively	-118	5	107	87
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	871	-2,012	1,245	-2,375
Comprehensive income	$13,670	$1,898	$25,144	$32,653

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parentheticals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	31-May-14	31-May-13	31-May-14	31-May-13
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Tax provision (benefit) included in accumulated unrealized gains on investments	$28	$3	$159	$51

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	31-May-14	31-May-13
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$23,899	$35,028
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment	4,887	5,567
Amortization of acquired intangibles and other	2,160	1,910
Stock-based compensation	11,254	10,787
Loss on disposal of property	33	0
Gain on dispositions	0	-35,106
Asset impairment	0	111
Deferred income taxes	466	-750
Tax deficiency from stock plans	-172	-806
Excess tax benefit from stock plans	-160	-721
Allowances for accounts receivable	208	-35
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts receivable	8,914	21,410
Other assets	6,815	-4,930
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-19,061	-23,298
Income taxes payable and uncertain tax positions	410	-22,534
Deferred revenue	2,887	1,949
Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities	42,540	-11,418
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchases of investments	-1,900	0
Sales and maturities of investments	9,435	15,210
Redemptions and sales of auction rate securities	0	25
Purchases of property and equipment	-6,099	-2,386
Capitalized software development costs	-1,938	0
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	12,493	9,450
Proceeds from divestitures, net	3,300	73,381
Increase in other noncurrent assets	104	172
Net cash flows (used in) from investing activities	-9,591	76,952
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans	6,904	32,443
Purchases of common stock related to withholding taxes from the issuance of restricted stock units	-3,141	-1,915
Repurchases of common stock	-34,999	-176,537
Excess tax benefit from stock plans	160	721
Payment of contingent consideration	210	0
Net cash flows used in financing activities	-31,286	-145,288
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	1,490	-3,651
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	3,153	-83,405
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	198,818	301,792
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	201,971	218,387
Supplemental disclosure:	'	'
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds of $153 in 2014 and $1,812 in 2013	3,831	52,266
Non-cash financing activities:	'	'
Total fair value of restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and deferred stock units on date vested	$10,494	$7,592

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	31-May-14	31-May-13
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]	'	'
Proceeds from income tax refunds	$153	$1,812

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	Company Overview - We are a global software company that simplifies the development, deployment and management of business applications on-premise or in the cloud, on any platform or device, to any data source, with enhanced performance, minimal IT complexity and low total cost of ownership. Our comprehensive portfolio of products provides leading solutions for rapid application development, broad data integration and efficient data analysis. Our solutions are used across a variety of industries.
	Our products are generally sold as perpetual licenses, but certain products and business activities also use term licensing models and our new Progress Pacific platform offering uses a subscription based model. More than half of our worldwide license revenue is realized through relationships with indirect channel partners, principally application partners and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Application partners are independent software vendors (ISVs) that develop and market applications using our technology and resell our products in conjunction with sales of their own products that incorporate our technology. OEMs are companies that embed our products into their own software products or devices.
	During fiscal years 2012 and 2013, we completed divestitures of the eleven product lines which were not considered core product lines of our business. The divestitures were part of our strategic plan announced during fiscal year 2012. 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.
	We operate in North America and Latin America (the Americas); Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); and the Asia Pacific region, through local subsidiaries as well as independent distributors.
	Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - 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, 2013.
	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, 2013. 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.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements - In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (ASU 2014-09). ASU 2014-09 outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. This new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2016; early adoption is not permitted. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified approach to adopt the guidance. This update could impact the timing and amounts of revenue recognized. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that implementation of this update will have on its consolidated financial position and results of operations upon adoption.
	In July 2013, the 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.

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Inve

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
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 May 31, 2014 is as follows (in thousands):
		Amortized Cost Basis		Unrealized			Unrealized			Fair Value
				Gains			Losses
	Cash	$	127,279	$	—		$	—		$	127,279
	Money market funds	74,692		—			—			74,692
	State and municipal bond obligations	24,470		135			—			24,605
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	25,250		—			(3,063		)	22,187
	Auction rate securities – student loans	3,500		—			(631		)	2,869
	Total	$	255,191	$	135		$	(3,694	)	$	251,632
	A summary of our cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments at November 30, 2013 is as follows (in thousands):
		Amortized Cost Basis		Realized Losses			Unrealized			Unrealized			Fair Value
							Gains			Losses
	Cash	$	144,305	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	144,305
	Money market funds	54,513		—			—			—			54,513
	State and municipal bond obligations	30,938		—			164			—			31,102
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	27,150		(380		)	—			(3,317		)	23,453
	Auction rate securities – student loans	3,500		—			—			(672		)	2,828
	Total	$	260,406	$	(380	)	$	164		$	(3,989	)	$	256,201
	Such amounts are classified on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as follows (in thousands):
		May 31, 2014								November 30, 2013
		Cash and		Short-Term			Long-Term			Cash and			Short-Term		Long-Term
		Equivalents		Investments			Investments			Equivalents			Investments		Investments
	Cash	$	127,279	$	—		$	—		$	144,305		$	—	$	—
	Money market funds	74,692		—			—			54,513			—		—
	State and municipal bond obligations	—		24,605			—			—			31,102		—
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	—		—			22,187			—			1,520		21,933
	Auction rate securities – student loans	—		—			2,869			—			—		2,828
	Total	$	201,971	$	24,605		$	25,056		$	198,818		$	32,622	$	24,761
	For each of our auction rate securities (ARS) for which the issuer is not in default, we evaluated the risks related to the structure, collateral and liquidity of the investment and forecasted the probability of issuer default, auction failure and a successful auction at par or a redemption at par for each future auction period. The weighted average cash flow for each period was then discounted back to present value for each security. Based on this methodology, we determined that the fair value of our ARS investments is $25.1 million and $24.8 million at May 31, 2014 and November 30, 2013, respectively. The temporary impairment recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss to reduce the value of our available-for-sale ARS investments was $3.7 million and $4.0 million at May 31, 2014 and November 30, 2013, 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 May 31, 2014 and November 30, 2013.
	During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013, the exit bankruptcy plan for an issuer of one of our ARS, which was in default and on whose behalf the underlying bond insurer was making interest payments, was approved by a federal bankruptcy judge in federal court. The exit bankruptcy plan included a settlement provision with the holders of the ARS, which were given the option to receive 80% of the par value of their holdings, but renounce their claim with the bond issuer, or receive 65% of the par value of their holdings and retain their insurance rights. We accepted the 80% settlement offer and as a result we adjusted the fair value of this ARS to the amount of the settlement as of November 30, 2013. The previously recorded unrealized loss associated with this ARS has been recorded as a realized loss in fiscal year 2013 due to the settlement. As this investment no longer lacked short-term liquidity, it was classified as a short-term investment on our consolidated balance sheet at November 30, 2013. We received the settlement in December 2013 and the related ARS is no longer held and, accordingly, is not included in our ARS investments as of May 31, 2014.
	Based on our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments balance of $226.6 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 believe 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):
		May 31,		November 30,
		2014		2013
	Due in one year or less (1)	$	39,943	$	42,198
	Due after one year (2)	9,718		15,185
	Total	$	49,661	$	57,383
	-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 10 to 29 years.
	-2	Includes state and municipal bond obligations, which are securities representing investments available for current operations and are classified as current in the consolidated balance sheets.
	Investments with continuous unrealized losses and their related fair values are as follows at May 31, 2014 (in thousands):
		Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or Greater						Total
		Fair Value		Unrealized			Fair Value			Unrealized			Fair Value		Unrealized
				Losses						Losses					Losses
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	$	—	$	—		$	22,187		$	(3,063	)	$	22,187	$	(3,063	)
	Auction rate securities – student loans	—		—			2,869			(631		)	2,869		(631		)
	Total	$	—	$	—		$	25,056		$	(3,694	)	$	25,056	$	(3,694	)
	Investments with continuous unrealized losses and their related fair values are as follows at November 30, 2013 (in thousands):
		Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or Greater						Total
		Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value		Losses			Value			Losses			Value		Losses
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	$	—	$	—		$	21,933		$	(3,317	)	$	21,933	$	(3,317	)
	Auction rate securities – student loans	—		—			2,828			(672		)	2,828		(672		)
	Total	$	—	$	—		$	24,761		$	(3,989	)	$	24,761	$	(3,989	)

Derivative_Instruments

Derivative Instruments	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Instruments	'
	Derivative Instruments
	We generally 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 or other current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets at the end of each reporting period and expire within 90 days. In the three and six months ended May 31, 2014, realized and unrealized losses of $(0.8) million and $(1.1) million, respectively, from our forward contracts were recognized in other income (expense) in the condensed consolidated statements of income. In the three and six months ended May 31, 2013, realized and unrealized gains (losses) of $0.6 million, and $(0.5) 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):
		May 31, 2014					November 30, 2013
		Notional Value		Fair Value			Notional Value		Fair Value
	Forward contracts to sell U.S. dollars	$	24,324	$	(42	)	$	26,016	$	79
	Forward contracts to purchase U.S. dollars	10,747		(110		)	22,483		92
	Total	$	35,071	$	(152	)	$	48,499	$	171

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
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 May 31, 2014 (in thousands):
					Fair Value Measurements Using
		Total Fair			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
		Value
	Assets
	Money market funds	$	74,692		$	74,692	$	—		$	—
	State and municipal bond obligations	24,605			—		24,605			—
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	22,187			—		—			22,187
	Auction rate securities – student loans	2,869			—		—			2,869
	Foreign exchange derivatives	(152		)	—		(152		)	—
	Liabilities
	Contingent consideration	$	(1,649	)	$	—	$	—		$	(1,649	)
	The following table details the fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy of our financial assets and liabilities at November 30, 2013 (in thousands):
					Fair Value Measurements Using
		Total Fair			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
		Value
	Assets
	Money market funds	$	54,513		$	54,513	$	—		$	—
	State and municipal bond obligations	31,102			—		31,102			—
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	23,453			—		1,520			21,933
	Auction rate securities – student loans	2,828			—		—			2,828
	Foreign exchange derivatives	171			—		171			—
	Liabilities
	Contingent consideration	(388		)	—		—			(388		)
	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 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.
	The following table provides additional quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used in our Level 3 asset valuations as of May 31, 2014:
		Valuation Technique		Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
	Auction rate securities	Discounted cash flow		Probability of earning the maximum rate until maturity	0.2% - 12.1% (2.1%)
				Probability of principal return prior to maturity	74.9% - 94.4% (86.2%)
				Probability of default	4.4% - 24.9% (11.7%)
				Liquidity risk premium	3.50%
				Recovery rate in default	50.0% - 70.0% (56.5%)
	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					Six Months Ended
		May 31,			May 31,		May 31,			May 31,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
	Balance, beginning of period	$	25,110		$	26,442	$	24,761		$	26,321
	Redemptions and sales	—			—		—			(25		)
	Unrealized (losses) gains included in accumulated other comprehensive loss	(54		)	58		295			204
	Balance, end of period	$	25,056		$	26,500	$	25,056		$	26,500
	We have also classified contingent consideration related to the Rollbase, Inc. (Rollbase) and Modulus LLC (Modulus) acquisitions, which occurred in the second quarter of fiscal years 2013 and 2014, respectively, within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because the fair values are 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 May 31, 2014 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%. The key assumptions as of May 31, 2014 related to the contingent consideration for the acquisition of Modulus used in the model are probabilities in excess of 75% that the milestones associated with the contingent consideration will be achieved and a discount rate of 33.0%. A decrease in the probabilities of achievement could result in a decrease to the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration liabilities.
	The following table reflects the activity for our liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs for each period presented (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
		May 31,			May 31,		May 31,			May 31,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
	Balance, beginning of period	$	393		$	—	$	388		$	—
	Incurrence of contingent purchase price liability	1,450			379		1,450			379
	Payments of contingent consideration	(210		)	—		(210		)	—
	Changes in fair value included in operating expenses	16			—		21			—
	Balance, end of period	$	1,649		$	379	$	1,649		$	379
	We did not have any nonrecurring fair value measurements as of May 31, 2014 and November 30, 2013.

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
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-May-14								30-Nov-13
		Gross			Accumulated			Net Book		Gross		Accumulated			Net Book
		Carrying			Amortization			Value		Carrying		Amortization			Value
		Amount								Amount
	Purchased technology	$	52,079		$	(37,733	)	$	14,346	$	44,793	$	(36,712	)	$	8,081
	Customer-related and other	19,733			(17,989		)	1,744		19,543		(17,674		)	1,869
	Total	$	71,812		$	(55,722	)	$	16,090	$	64,336	$	(54,386	)	$	9,950
	As a result of the Modulus acquisition in May 2014 (Note 7), we recorded $7.3 million of purchased technology and $0.2 million of the trade name as intangible assets during the six months ended May 31, 2014. These intangibles have a weighted average useful life of 7 years.
	In the three and six months ended May 31, 2014, amortization expense related to intangible assets was $0.7 million and $1.4 million, respectively. In the three and six months ended May 31, 2013, amortization expense related to intangible assets was $0.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively.
	Future amortization expense for intangible assets as of May 31, 2014, is as follows (in thousands):
	Remainder of 2014	$	1,851
	2015	3,482
	2016	2,979
	2017	2,979
	2018	2,162
	Thereafter	2,637
	Total	$	16,090
	Goodwill
	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in the six months ended May 31, 2014, are as follows (in thousands):
	Balance, November 30, 2013	$	224,286
	Additions	6,433
	Translation adjustments	(38		)
	Balance, May 31, 2014	$	230,681
	The addition to goodwill during fiscal year 2014 is related to the acquisition of Modulus in May 2014 (Note 7).
	During the first quarter of fiscal year 2014, 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, 2013. Through the date and time our condensed consolidated financial statements were issued, no triggering events have occurred that would indicate a potential impairment of goodwill exists.

Divestitures

Divestitures	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Divestitures	'
	Divestitures
	During fiscal years 2012 and 2013, we completed divestitures of the eleven product lines which were not considered core product lines of our business: Actional, Apama, 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, excluding Apama, were divested in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013. The divestitures were part of our strategic plan announced during fiscal year 2012. The Apama product line was divested in the third quarter of fiscal year 2013.
	Revenues and direct expenses of the divested product lines have been reclassified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Specifically, the fiscal year 2013 income from discontinued operations now includes 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					Six Months Ended
		May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013			May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013
	Revenue	$	—	$	4,431		$	—	$	15,606
	Income (loss) before income taxes	—		(4,802		)	—		(3,117		)
	Income tax (benefit) provision	—		(570		)	—		(433		)
	Gain on sale, net of tax	—		—			—		19,757
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net	$	—	$	(4,232	)	$	—	$	17,073

Business_Combinations

Business Combinations	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Business Combinations	'
	Business Combinations
	Modulus Acquisition
	On May 13, 2014, we acquired 100% of the membership interests in Modulus LLC (Modulus), a privately held platform-as-a-service (PaaS) provider based in Cincinnati, Ohio, for $15.0 million. The purchase consideration consisted of $12.5 million in cash paid and $2.5 million of contingent consideration, expected to be paid out over a two year period, if earned. The fair value of the contingent consideration was estimated to be $1.5 million at the date of acquisition; as such, the fair value of the purchase consideration allocated to the assets acquired totaled $14.0 million. Modulus provides a PaaS for easily hosting, deploying, scaling and monitoring data-intensive, real-time applications using powerful, rapidly growing Node.js and MongoDB technologies. The purpose of the acquisition is to capitalize on the expected market growth of the core technologies that Modulus supports and drive new revenue through the Pacific platform. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and accordingly, the results of operations of Modulus are included in our operating results from the date of acquisition. We paid the purchase price in cash from available funds.
	The preliminary allocation of the purchase price is as follows (in thousands):
		Total			Life
	Net working capital	$	7
	Acquired intangible assets	7,320			7 Years
	Trade name	190			7 Years
	Goodwill	6,433
	Net assets acquired	$	13,950
	The purchase consideration includes contingent earn-out provisions 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 based on an internal rate of return analysis using the probability-weighted cash flows. During the quarter ended May 31, 2014, the change in the fair value of the contingent consideration payable was immaterial.
	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 $6.4 million of goodwill. The goodwill is deductible for tax purposes; as such, our basis in the tax goodwill and other acquired intangible assets will be amortized over a 15 year period.
	The preliminary fair value estimates of the acquired assets are based upon preliminary calculations and valuations and our estimates and assumptions are subject to change as we obtain additional information for our estimates during the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date). The area of the preliminary estimates that is not yet finalized relates to identifiable intangible assets.
	We incurred approximately $0.2 million of acquisition-related costs, which are included in acquisition-related expenses in our consolidated statement of operations for the three and six months ended May 31, 2014. We have not disclosed the amount of revenues and earnings of Modulus since acquisition, nor pro forma financial information, as those amounts are not significant to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
	Rollbase Acquisition
	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, if earned. The fair value of the contingent consideration was estimated to be $0.4 million at the date of acquisition. Rollbase provides application development software technology that allows the rapid design, development and deployment of on-demand business applications. The purpose of the acquisition was to further our strategic 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 platform-as-a-service (PaaS) 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 stock purchase agreement included contingent earn-out provisions requiring us to make payments to former Rollbase owners now employed by the Company. We concluded that the earn-out provisions for the individuals now employed by the Company, which total approximately $5.3 million, are compensation arrangements and we have been accruing the maximum payouts ratably over the two year performance period, as we believe it is probable that the criteria will be met. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, we paid the former Rollbase owners the contingent consideration related to milestones reached as of the one year anniversary of the acquisition closing date. We have incurred $1.2 million and $2.1 million of expense related to the contingent earn-out provisions for the three and six months ended May 31, 2014, respectively. This amount is recorded as acquisition-related expense 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 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	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
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 May 31, 2014, there were no amounts outstanding under the revolving line and $0.8 million of letters of credit.

Common_Stock_Repurchases

Common Stock Repurchases	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
Common Stock Repurchases [Abstract]	'
Common Stock Repurchases	'
	Common Stock Repurchases
	We repurchased and retired 1.6 million shares of our common stock for $35.0 million in the six months ended May 31, 2014. The shares were repurchased as part of our Board of Directors authorized $100.0 million share repurchase program. In the six months ended May 31, 2013, we repurchased 7,613,000 shares of our common stock for $169.5 million.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
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 the current market price of the stock or the Black-Scholes option valuation model. In addition, during the first quarter of fiscal year 2014, we granted performance-based restricted stock units that include a three-year market condition. In order to estimate the fair value of such awards, we used a Monte Carlo Simulation valuation model. The Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo Simulation valuation models incorporate assumptions as to stock price volatility, the expected life of options or awards, a risk-free interest rate and dividend yield. We recognize stock-based compensation expense related to options and restricted stock units 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. We recognize stock-based compensation expense related to performance stock units and our employee stock purchase plan using an accelerated attribution method.
	The following table provides the classification of stock-based compensation as reflected in our condensed consolidated statements of income (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		May 31,		May 31,		May 31,		May 31,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Cost of maintenance and services	$	146	$	158	$	298	$	367
	Sales and marketing	991		881		2,190		1,920
	Product development	1,425		1,225		2,778		2,688
	General and administrative	3,147		2,717		5,988		4,495
	Stock-based compensation from continuing operations	5,709		4,981		11,254		9,470
	Income from discontinued operations	—		900		—		1,317
	Total stock-based compensation	$	5,709	$	5,881	$	11,254	$	10,787

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
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 six months ended May 31, 2014 (in thousands):
		Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Unrealized Gains (Losses) on investments			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Balance, December 1, 2013	$	(9,249	)	$	(2,410	)	$	(11,659	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax	1,138			107			1,245
	Balance, May 31, 2014	$	(8,111	)	$	(2,303	)	$	(10,414	)
	The tax effect on accumulated unrealized losses on investments was $1.3 million and $1.4 million as of May 31, 2014 and November 30, 2013, respectively.

Restructuring_Charges

Restructuring Charges	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
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 relate to employee costs, including severance, health benefits, outplacement services and transition divestiture arrangements (but excluding stock-based compensation), and facilities costs, which 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 six months ended May 31, 2014, we incurred minimal expenses. The expenses are recorded as restructuring expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income. We do not expect to incur additional material costs with respect to the 2013 restructuring.
	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, 2013	$	569		$	1,077		$	1,646
	Costs incurred	169			32			201
	Cash disbursements	(401		)	(1,107		)	(1,508		)
	Translation adjustments and other	5			3			8
	Balance, May 31, 2014	$	342		$	5		$	347
	Cash disbursements for expenses incurred to date under the 2013 restructuring are expected to be made through fiscal year 2017. The short-term portion of the restructuring reserve of $0.1 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 May 31, 2014.
	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 strategic plan announced during fiscal year 2012, 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 three and six months ended May 31, 2014, we incurred minimal expenses. The expenses are recorded as restructuring expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income. 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 six months ended May 31, 2014, is as follows (in thousands):
		Excess			Employee Severance and Related Benefits			Total
		Facilities and
		Other Costs
	Balance, December 1, 2013	$	615		$	291		$	906
	Costs incurred	140			(21		)	119
	Cash disbursements	(353		)	(272		)	(625		)
	Translation adjustments and other	(5		)	2			(3		)
	Balance, May 31, 2014	$	397		$	—		$	397
	Cash disbursements under the 2012 restructuring are expected to be made through fiscal year 2016. The short-term portion of the restructuring reserve of $0.3 million is included in other accrued liabilities and the long-term portion of $0.1 million is included in other noncurrent liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2014.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	Our income tax provision for the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 and 2013 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.
	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. Our state income tax returns have been examined or are closed by statute for all years prior to fiscal year 2009, and we are no longer subject to audit for those periods.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
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				Six Months Ended
		May 31,		May 31,		May 31,		May 31,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Income from continuing operations	$	12,799	$	8,142	$	23,899	$	17,955
	Weighted average shares outstanding	51,049		54,919		51,271		56,410
	Dilutive impact from common stock equivalents	624		817		648		834
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	51,673		55,736		51,919		57,244
	Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.25	$	0.15	$	0.47	$	0.32
	Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.25	$	0.15	$	0.46	$	0.31
	We excluded stock awards representing approximately 501,000 shares and 399,000 shares of common stock from the calculation of diluted earnings per share in the three and six months ended May 31, 2014, respectively, because these awards were anti-dilutive. In the three and six months ended May 31, 2013, we excluded stock awards representing 775,000 shares and 1,084,000 shares of common stock, respectively, from the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
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, 2013.
	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, 2013. 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.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	In July 2013, the 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.

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Inve1

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
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 May 31, 2014 is as follows (in thousands):
		Amortized Cost Basis		Unrealized			Unrealized			Fair Value
				Gains			Losses
	Cash	$	127,279	$	—		$	—		$	127,279
	Money market funds	74,692		—			—			74,692
	State and municipal bond obligations	24,470		135			—			24,605
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	25,250		—			(3,063		)	22,187
	Auction rate securities – student loans	3,500		—			(631		)	2,869
	Total	$	255,191	$	135		$	(3,694	)	$	251,632
	A summary of our cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments at November 30, 2013 is as follows (in thousands):
		Amortized Cost Basis		Realized Losses			Unrealized			Unrealized			Fair Value
							Gains			Losses
	Cash	$	144,305	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	144,305
	Money market funds	54,513		—			—			—			54,513
	State and municipal bond obligations	30,938		—			164			—			31,102
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	27,150		(380		)	—			(3,317		)	23,453
	Auction rate securities – student loans	3,500		—			—			(672		)	2,828
	Total	$	260,406	$	(380	)	$	164		$	(3,989	)	$	256,201
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):
		May 31, 2014								November 30, 2013
		Cash and		Short-Term			Long-Term			Cash and			Short-Term		Long-Term
		Equivalents		Investments			Investments			Equivalents			Investments		Investments
	Cash	$	127,279	$	—		$	—		$	144,305		$	—	$	—
	Money market funds	74,692		—			—			54,513			—		—
	State and municipal bond obligations	—		24,605			—			—			31,102		—
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	—		—			22,187			—			1,520		21,933
	Auction rate securities – student loans	—		—			2,869			—			—		2,828
	Total	$	201,971	$	24,605		$	25,056		$	198,818		$	32,622	$	24,761
Fair Value of Debt Securities by Contractual Maturity	'
	The fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity is as follows (in thousands):
		May 31,		November 30,
		2014		2013
	Due in one year or less (1)	$	39,943	$	42,198
	Due after one year (2)	9,718		15,185
	Total	$	49,661	$	57,383
	-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 10 to 29 years.
	-2	Includes state and municipal bond obligations, which are securities representing investments available for current operations and are classified as current in the consolidated balance sheets.
Investments with Continuous Unrealized Losses and Their Related Fair Values	'
	Investments with continuous unrealized losses and their related fair values are as follows at May 31, 2014 (in thousands):
		Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or Greater						Total
		Fair Value		Unrealized			Fair Value			Unrealized			Fair Value		Unrealized
				Losses						Losses					Losses
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	$	—	$	—		$	22,187		$	(3,063	)	$	22,187	$	(3,063	)
	Auction rate securities – student loans	—		—			2,869			(631		)	2,869		(631		)
	Total	$	—	$	—		$	25,056		$	(3,694	)	$	25,056	$	(3,694	)
	Investments with continuous unrealized losses and their related fair values are as follows at November 30, 2013 (in thousands):
		Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or Greater						Total
		Fair		Unrealized			Fair			Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value		Losses			Value			Losses			Value		Losses
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	$	—	$	—		$	21,933		$	(3,317	)	$	21,933	$	(3,317	)
	Auction rate securities – student loans	—		—			2,828			(672		)	2,828		(672		)
	Total	$	—	$	—		$	24,761		$	(3,989	)	$	24,761	$	(3,989	)

Derivative_Instruments_Tables

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
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):
		May 31, 2014					November 30, 2013
		Notional Value		Fair Value			Notional Value		Fair Value
	Forward contracts to sell U.S. dollars	$	24,324	$	(42	)	$	26,016	$	79
	Forward contracts to purchase U.S. dollars	10,747		(110		)	22,483		92
	Total	$	35,071	$	(152	)	$	48,499	$	171

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
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 May 31, 2014 (in thousands):
					Fair Value Measurements Using
		Total Fair			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
		Value
	Assets
	Money market funds	$	74,692		$	74,692	$	—		$	—
	State and municipal bond obligations	24,605			—		24,605			—
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	22,187			—		—			22,187
	Auction rate securities – student loans	2,869			—		—			2,869
	Foreign exchange derivatives	(152		)	—		(152		)	—
	Liabilities
	Contingent consideration	$	(1,649	)	$	—	$	—		$	(1,649	)
	The following table details the fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy of our financial assets and liabilities at November 30, 2013 (in thousands):
					Fair Value Measurements Using
		Total Fair			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
		Value
	Assets
	Money market funds	$	54,513		$	54,513	$	—		$	—
	State and municipal bond obligations	31,102			—		31,102			—
	Auction rate securities – municipal bonds	23,453			—		1,520			21,933
	Auction rate securities – student loans	2,828			—		—			2,828
	Foreign exchange derivatives	171			—		171			—
	Liabilities
	Contingent consideration	(388		)	—		—			(388		)
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 May 31, 2014:
		Valuation Technique		Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
	Auction rate securities	Discounted cash flow		Probability of earning the maximum rate until maturity	0.2% - 12.1% (2.1%)
				Probability of principal return prior to maturity	74.9% - 94.4% (86.2%)
				Probability of default	4.4% - 24.9% (11.7%)
				Liquidity risk premium	3.50%
				Recovery rate in default	50.0% - 70.0% (56.5%)
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					Six Months Ended
		May 31,			May 31,		May 31,			May 31,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
	Balance, beginning of period	$	25,110		$	26,442	$	24,761		$	26,321
	Redemptions and sales	—			—		—			(25		)
	Unrealized (losses) gains included in accumulated other comprehensive loss	(54		)	58		295			204
	Balance, end of period	$	25,056		$	26,500	$	25,056		$	26,500
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation	'
	The following table reflects the activity for our liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs for each period presented (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
		May 31,			May 31,		May 31,			May 31,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
	Balance, beginning of period	$	393		$	—	$	388		$	—
	Incurrence of contingent purchase price liability	1,450			379		1,450			379
	Payments of contingent consideration	(210		)	—		(210		)	—
	Changes in fair value included in operating expenses	16			—		21			—
	Balance, end of period	$	1,649		$	379	$	1,649		$	379

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill1

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Intangible Assets	'
	Intangible assets are comprised of the following significant classes (in thousands):
		31-May-14								30-Nov-13
		Gross			Accumulated			Net Book		Gross		Accumulated			Net Book
		Carrying			Amortization			Value		Carrying		Amortization			Value
		Amount								Amount
	Purchased technology	$	52,079		$	(37,733	)	$	14,346	$	44,793	$	(36,712	)	$	8,081
	Customer-related and other	19,733			(17,989		)	1,744		19,543		(17,674		)	1,869
	Total	$	71,812		$	(55,722	)	$	16,090	$	64,336	$	(54,386	)	$	9,950
Schedule Of Future Amortization Expense From Intangible Assets Held	'
	Future amortization expense for intangible assets as of May 31, 2014, is as follows (in thousands):
	Remainder of 2014	$	1,851
	2015	3,482
	2016	2,979
	2017	2,979
	2018	2,162
	Thereafter	2,637
	Total	$	16,090
Schedule of Goodwill	'
	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in the six months ended May 31, 2014, are as follows (in thousands):
	Balance, November 30, 2013	$	224,286
	Additions	6,433
	Translation adjustments	(38		)
	Balance, May 31, 2014	$	230,681

Divestitures_Tables

Divestitures (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
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					Six Months Ended
		May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013			May 31, 2014		May 31, 2013
	Revenue	$	—	$	4,431		$	—	$	15,606
	Income (loss) before income taxes	—		(4,802		)	—		(3,117		)
	Income tax (benefit) provision	—		(570		)	—		(433		)
	Gain on sale, net of tax	—		—			—		19,757
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net	$	—	$	(4,232	)	$	—	$	17,073

Business_Combinations_Tables

Business Combinations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
Modulus [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Allocation of the Purchase Price	'
	The preliminary allocation of the purchase price is as follows (in thousands):
		Total			Life
	Net working capital	$	7
	Acquired intangible assets	7,320			7 Years
	Trade name	190			7 Years
	Goodwill	6,433
	Net assets acquired	$	13,950
Rollbase [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
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)	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
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				Six Months Ended
		May 31,		May 31,		May 31,		May 31,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Cost of maintenance and services	$	146	$	158	$	298	$	367
	Sales and marketing	991		881		2,190		1,920
	Product development	1,425		1,225		2,778		2,688
	General and administrative	3,147		2,717		5,988		4,495
	Stock-based compensation from continuing operations	5,709		4,981		11,254		9,470
	Income from discontinued operations	—		900		—		1,317
	Total stock-based compensation	$	5,709	$	5,881	$	11,254	$	10,787

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
Equity [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive loss during the six months ended May 31, 2014 (in thousands):
		Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Unrealized Gains (Losses) on investments			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Balance, December 1, 2013	$	(9,249	)	$	(2,410	)	$	(11,659	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax	1,138			107			1,245
	Balance, May 31, 2014	$	(8,111	)	$	(2,303	)	$	(10,414	)

Restructuring_Charges_Tables

Restructuring Charges (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
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, 2013	$	569		$	1,077		$	1,646
	Costs incurred	169			32			201
	Cash disbursements	(401		)	(1,107		)	(1,508		)
	Translation adjustments and other	5			3			8
	Balance, May 31, 2014	$	342		$	5		$	347
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 six months ended May 31, 2014, is as follows (in thousands):
		Excess			Employee Severance and Related Benefits			Total
		Facilities and
		Other Costs
	Balance, December 1, 2013	$	615		$	291		$	906
	Costs incurred	140			(21		)	119
	Cash disbursements	(353		)	(272		)	(625		)
	Translation adjustments and other	(5		)	2			(3		)
	Balance, May 31, 2014	$	397		$	—		$	397

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
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				Six Months Ended
		May 31,		May 31,		May 31,		May 31,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Income from continuing operations	$	12,799	$	8,142	$	23,899	$	17,955
	Weighted average shares outstanding	51,049		54,919		51,271		56,410
	Dilutive impact from common stock equivalents	624		817		648		834
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	51,673		55,736		51,919		57,244
	Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.25	$	0.15	$	0.47	$	0.32
	Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.25	$	0.15	$	0.46	$	0.31

Basis_of_Presentation_Details

Basis of Presentation (Details)	24 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
	Lines
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Number of product lines divested	11

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Inve2

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Summary Of Cash, Cash Equivalents And Trading And Available-For-Sale Investments) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	31-May-14
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost Basis	$260,406	$255,191
Realized Losses	-380	'
Unrealized Gains	164	135
Unrealized Losses	-3,989	-3,694
Fair Value	256,201	251,632
State and municipal bond obligations [Member]	'	'
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost Basis	30,938	24,470
Realized Losses	0	'
Unrealized Gains	164	135
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value	31,102	24,605
Auction rate securities - municipal bonds [Member]	'	'
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost Basis	27,150	25,250
Realized Losses	-380	'
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	-3,317	-3,063
Fair Value	23,453	22,187
Auction rate securities - student loans [Member]	'	'
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost Basis	3,500	3,500
Realized Losses	0	'
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	-672	-631
Fair Value	2,828	2,869
Cash [Member]	'	'
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost Basis	144,305	127,279
Fair Value	144,305	127,279
Money market funds [Member]	'	'
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Amortized Cost Basis	54,513	74,692
Fair Value	$54,513	$74,692

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Inve3

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Trading and Available-for-sale Investments by Balance Sheet Classification) (Details) (USD $)	31-May-14	Nov. 30, 2013	31-May-13	Nov. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and Equivalents	$201,971	$198,818	$218,387	$301,792
Short-Term Investments	24,605	32,622	'	'
Long-Term Investments	25,056	24,761	'	'
State and municipal bond obligations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Short-Term Investments	24,605	31,102	'	'
Long-Term Investments	0	0	'	'
Auction rate securities - municipal bonds [Member]	'	'	'	'
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Short-Term Investments	0	1,520	'	'
Long-Term Investments	22,187	21,933	'	'
Auction rate securities - student loans [Member]	'	'	'	'
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Short-Term Investments	0	0	'	'
Long-Term Investments	2,869	2,828	'	'
Cash [Member]	'	'	'	'
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and Equivalents	127,279	144,305	'	'
Money market funds [Member]	'	'	'	'
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and Equivalents	$74,692	$54,513	'	'

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Inve4

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	31-May-14	Nov. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Investments in auction rate securities	$25,056	$24,761
Unrealized Losses	3,694	3,989
Cash and short-term investments balance	226,576	231,440
Auction Rate Securities [Member]	'	'
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Investments in auction rate securities	25,100	24,800
Unrealized Losses	$3,700	$4,000
Percentage of par value to be received after renouncing claim	'	80.00%
Percentage of par to be received if insurance rights retained	'	65.00%
Percentage of par value received on investment	'	80.00%

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Inve5

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Fair Value of Debt Securities by Contractual Maturity) (Details) (USD $)	31-May-14		Nov. 30, 2013		31-May-14	31-May-14
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified					Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Line Items]	'		'		'	'
Due in one year or less	$39,943	[1]	$42,198	[1]	'	'
Due after one year	9,718	[2]	15,185	[2]	'	'
Total	$49,661		$57,383		'	'
Remaining contractual maturity of investments	'		'		'10 years	'29 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 10 to 29 years.
[2]	Includes state and municipal bond obligations, which are securities representing investments available for current operations and are classified as current in the consolidated balance sheets.

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Inve6

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Investments with Continuous Unrealized Losses and Their Related Fair Values) (Details) (USD $)	31-May-14	Nov. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
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	25,056	24,761
Unrealized Losses, 12 Months or Greater	-3,694	-3,989
Total, Fair Value	25,056	24,761
Total, Unrealized Losses	-3,694	-3,989
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	22,187	21,933
Unrealized Losses, 12 Months or Greater	-3,063	-3,317
Total, Fair Value	22,187	21,933
Total, Unrealized Losses	-3,063	-3,317
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	2,869	2,828
Unrealized Losses, 12 Months or Greater	-631	-672
Total, Fair Value	2,869	2,828
Total, Unrealized Losses	($631)	($672)

Derivative_Instruments_Narrati

Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (Forward Contracts [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	31-May-14	31-May-13	31-May-14	31-May-13
Forward Contracts [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Maximum maturity period, foreign currency derivative (in days)	'	'	'90 days	'
Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts	($0.80)	$0.60	($1.10)	($0.50)

Derivative_Instruments_Outstan

Derivative Instruments (Outstanding Foreign Currency Forward Contracts) (Details) (USD $)	31-May-14	Nov. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Notional Value	$35,071	$48,499
Total, Fair Value	-152	171
Forward contracts to sell U.S. dollars [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Notional Value	24,324	26,016
Foreign currency derivative contracts to purchase U.S. dollars, Fair Value	-42	79
Forward contracts to purchase U.S. dollars [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Notional Value	10,747	22,483
Foreign currency derivative contracts to purchase U.S. dollars, Fair Value	($110)	$92

Fair_Value_Measurements_Fair_V

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Measurements within the Fair Value Hierarchy of the Financial Assets) (Details) (USD $)	31-May-14	Nov. 30, 2013
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	($1,649)	($388)
Contingent consideration [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of financial liabilities	0	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	0
Contingent consideration [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of financial liabilities	-1,649	-388
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	74,692	54,513
Money market funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of financial assets	74,692	54,513
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	24,605	31,102
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	24,605	31,102
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	22,187	23,453
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	1,520
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	22,187	21,933
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	2,869	2,828
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	2,869	2,828
Corporate bonds [Member] | Total Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of financial assets	'	171
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	'	171
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	-152	'
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	'
Foreign exchange contract [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of financial assets	-152	'
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	'

Fair_Value_Measurments_Quantit

Fair Value Measurments (Quantitative Information about Unobservable Inputs) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'
Liquidity risk premium	3.50%
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	74.90%
Probability of default	4.40%
Recovery rate in default	50.00%
Maximum [Member]	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'
Probability of earning maximum rate until maturity	12.10%
Probability of principal returned prior to maturity	94.40%
Probability of default	24.90%
Recovery rate in default	70.00%
Weighted Average [Member]	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'
Probability of earning maximum rate until maturity	2.10%
Probability of principal returned prior to maturity	86.20%
Probability of default	11.70%
Recovery rate in default	56.50%

Fair_Value_Measurements_Activi

Fair Value Measurements (Activity for Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value Using Level 3 Inputs) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	31-May-14	31-May-13	31-May-14	31-May-13
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	$25,110	$26,442	$24,761	$26,321
Redemptions and sales	0	0	0	-25
Unrealized (losses) gains included in accumulated other comprehensive loss	-54	58	295	204
Balance, end of period	$25,056	$26,500	$25,056	$26,500

Fair_Value_Measurements_Quanti

Fair Value Measurements (Quantitative Information about Unobservable Inputs, Liabilities) (Details) (Contingent Consideration [Member])	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
Rollbase [Member]	'
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'
Contingent consideration, discount rate	4.80%
Rollbase [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'
Probability milestones associated with contingent consideration will be achieved	95.00%
Modulus [Member]	'
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'
Contingent consideration, discount rate	33.00%
Modulus [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'
Probability milestones associated with contingent consideration will be achieved	75.00%

Fair_Value_Measurements_Liabil

Fair Value Measurements (Liabilities Measured at Fair Value Using Level 3 Inputs) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	31-May-14	31-May-13	31-May-14	31-May-13
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	$393	$0	$388	$0
Incurrence of contingent purchase price liability	1,450	379	1,450	379
Payments of contingent consideration	-210	0	-210	0
Changes in fair value included in operating expenses	16	0	21	0
Balance, end of period	$1,649	$379	$1,649	$379

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill2

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Schedule Of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)	31-May-14	Nov. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	$71,812	$64,336
Accumulated Amortization	-55,722	-54,386
Net Book Value	16,090	9,950
Purchased technology [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	52,079	44,793
Accumulated Amortization	-37,733	-36,712
Net Book Value	14,346	8,081
Customer-related and other [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	19,733	19,543
Accumulated Amortization	-17,989	-17,674
Net Book Value	$1,744	$1,869

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill3

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	31-May-14	31-May-13	31-May-14	31-May-13
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Intangible assets, amortization expense	$700,000	$300,000	$1,400,000	$600,000
Goodwill impairment loss	'	'	$0	'

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill4

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Schedule Of Future Amortization Expense From Intangible Assets Held) (Details) (USD $)	31-May-14	Nov. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Remainder of 2014	$1,851	'
2015	3,482	'
2016	2,979	'
2017	2,979	'
2018	2,162	'
Thereafter	2,637	'
Net Book Value	$16,090	$9,950

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill5

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	31-May-14
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Balance, November 30, 2013	$224,286
Additions	6,433
Translation adjustments	-38
Balance, May 31, 2014	$230,681

Divestitures_Income_Loss_from_

Divestitures (Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		24 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	31-May-14	31-May-13	31-May-14	31-May-13	Nov. 30, 2013
					Lines
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Number of product lines divested	'	'	'	'	11
Revenue	$0	$4,431	$0	$15,606	'
Income (loss) before income taxes	0	-4,802	0	-3,117	'
Income tax (benefit) provision	0	-570	0	-433	'
Gain on sale, net of tax	0	0	0	19,757	'
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net	$0	($4,232)	$0	$17,073	'

Business_Combinations_Narrativ

Business Combinations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14	31-May-13	31-May-14	31-May-13	Nov. 30, 2013	13-May-14	31-May-14	31-May-14	24-May-13	31-May-14	31-May-14
						Modulus [Member]	Modulus [Member]	Modulus [Member]	Rollbase [Member]	Rollbase [Member]	Rollbase [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Equity interests acquired	'	'	'	'	'	100.00%	'	'	100.00%	'	'
Total purchase consideration	'	'	'	'	'	$15,000,000	'	'	$9,900,000	'	'
Purchase consideration, cash	'	'	'	'	'	12,500,000	'	'	9,500,000	'	'
Purchase consideration, contingent consideration	'	'	'	'	'	2,500,000	'	'	400,000	'	'
Fair value of contingent liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	1,500,000	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	230,681,000	'	230,681,000	'	224,286,000	6,433,000	'	'	4,798,000	'	'
Goodwill, useful life for tax purposes	'	'	'	'	'	'15 years	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition-related costs	1,630,000	1,272,000	2,576,000	1,272,000	'	'	200,000	200,000	'	'	'
Expected payout period	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'2 years	'	'
Earn-out provision	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,300,000	'	'
Expense recognized related to contingent earn-out provisions	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1,200,000	$2,100,000

Business_Combinations_Schedule

Business Combinations (Schedule of Net Assets Acquired) (Details) (USD $)	31-May-14	Nov. 30, 2013	13-May-14	24-May-13	31-May-14	31-May-14
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			Modulus [Member]	Rollbase [Member]	Rollbase [Member]	Rollbase [Member]
					Customer Relationships [Member]	Purchased Technology [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net working capital	'	'	$7	'	'	'
Cash	'	'	'	50	'	'
Acquired intangible assets	'	'	7,320	7,960	'	'
Trade name	'	'	190	'	'	'
Goodwill	230,681	224,286	6,433	4,798	'	'
Deferred taxes	'	'	'	-2,921	'	'
Accounts payable and other liabilities	'	'	'	-8	'	'
Net assets acquired	'	'	$13,950	$9,879	'	'
Acquired intangible assets, Life	'	'	'	'	'1 year	'5 years

Line_of_Credit_Narrative_Detai

Line of Credit (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
Unsecured credit facility	$150,000,000
Additional borrowing capacity	75,000,000
Line of credit facility outstanding amount	0
Standby letters of credit [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
Additional borrowing capacity	25,000,000
Letters of credit outstanding amount	800,000
Swing line loans [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
Additional borrowing capacity	$20,000,000

Common_Stock_Repurchases_Detai

Common Stock Repurchases (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14	31-May-13
Common Stock Repurchases [Abstract]	'	'
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)	1,600,000	7,613,000
Common stock repurchased and retired	$35,000,000	$169,500,000
Authorized amount for share repurchase programs	$100,000,000	'

StockBased_Compensation_Narrat

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14
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 Units [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Award market condition period	'3 years
Stock-based compensation award service period (in years)	'3 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

StockBased_Compensation_Classi

Stock-Based Compensation (Classification of Stock-Based Compensation) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	31-May-14	31-May-13	31-May-14	31-May-13
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	$5,709	$5,881	$11,254	$10,787
Cost of maintenance and services [Member]	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	146	158	298	367
Sales and marketing [Member]	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	991	881	2,190	1,920
Product development [Member]	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	1,425	1,225	2,778	2,688
General and administrative [Member]	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	3,147	2,717	5,988	4,495
Stock-based compensation from continuing operations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	5,709	4,981	11,254	9,470
Income from discontinued operations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	$0	$900	$0	$1,317

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	31-May-14	Nov. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance, December 1, 2013	($11,659,000)	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, net of tax	1,245,000	'
Balance, May 31, 2014	-10,414,000	'
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance, December 1, 2013	-9,249,000	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, net of tax	1,138,000	'
Balance, May 31, 2014	-8,111,000	'
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments [Member]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance, December 1, 2013	-2,410,000	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, net of tax	107,000	'
Balance, May 31, 2014	-2,303,000	'
Tax effect on accumulated unrealized losses on investments	$1,300,000	$1,400,000

Restructuring_Charges_Narrativ

Restructuring Charges (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	31-May-14	Nov. 30, 2013
2013 Restructuring Activities [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Restructuring reserve	$347,000	$1,646,000
Long-term restructuring reserves	200,000	'
2013 Restructuring Activities [Member] | Other accrued liabilities [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Restructuring reserve	100,000	'
2012 Restructuring Activities [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Restructuring reserve	397,000	906,000
Short-term restructuring reserves	300,000	'
Long-term restructuring reserves	$100,000	'

Restructuring_Charges_Summary_

Restructuring Charges (Summary of Restructuring Activity) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	31-May-14	31-May-13	31-May-14	31-May-13
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Costs incurred	$124	$2,766	$320	$3,726
2013 Restructuring Activities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Balance, December 1, 2013	'	'	1,646	'
Costs incurred	'	'	201	'
Cash disbursements	'	'	-1,508	'
Translation adjustments and other	'	'	8	'
Balance, May 31, 2014	347	'	347	'
2013 Restructuring Activities [Member] | Excess Facilities and Other Costs [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Balance, December 1, 2013	'	'	569	'
Costs incurred	'	'	169	'
Cash disbursements	'	'	-401	'
Translation adjustments and other	'	'	5	'
Balance, May 31, 2014	342	'	342	'
2013 Restructuring Activities [Member] | Employee Severance and Related Benefits [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Balance, December 1, 2013	'	'	1,077	'
Costs incurred	'	'	32	'
Cash disbursements	'	'	-1,107	'
Translation adjustments and other	'	'	3	'
Balance, May 31, 2014	5	'	5	'
2012 Restructuring Activities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Balance, December 1, 2013	'	'	906	'
Costs incurred	'	'	119	'
Cash disbursements	'	'	-625	'
Translation adjustments and other	'	'	-3	'
Balance, May 31, 2014	397	'	397	'
2012 Restructuring Activities [Member] | Excess Facilities and Other Costs [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Balance, December 1, 2013	'	'	615	'
Costs incurred	'	'	140	'
Cash disbursements	'	'	-353	'
Translation adjustments and other	'	'	-5	'
Balance, May 31, 2014	397	'	397	'
2012 Restructuring Activities [Member] | Employee Severance and Related Benefits [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Balance, December 1, 2013	'	'	291	'
Costs incurred	'	'	-21	'
Cash disbursements	'	'	-272	'
Translation adjustments and other	'	'	2	'
Balance, May 31, 2014	$0	'	$0	'

Earnings_Per_Share_Calculation

Earnings Per Share (Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	31-May-14	31-May-13	31-May-14	31-May-13
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations (in dollars)	$12,799	$8,142	$23,899	$17,955
Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	51,049	54,919	51,271	56,410
Dilutive impact from common stock equivalents (in shares)	624	817	648	834
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	51,673	55,736	51,919	57,244
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.25	$0.15	$0.47	$0.32
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.25	$0.15	$0.46	$0.31

Earnings_Per_Share_Narrative_D

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	31-May-14	31-May-13	31-May-14	31-May-13
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Number of shares excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share	501	775	399	1,084