Other Operating Gains (Losses), Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2014

Other (Expense) Income, Net [Abstract]

Schedule of Other Operating Gains Net

Year ended July 31  (in thousands)	2014			2013		2012
Telecom Platform Services—gains (losses) related to legal matters, net	$	650		$	9,251	$	(6,698	)
Telecom Platform Services—loss on settlement of litigation (a)		—			—		(11,022	)
Telecom Platform Services—gain on settlement of claim (b)		—			—		1,750
Corporate—loss related to settlement (c)		(79	)		—		—
Corporate—other		(374	)		—		100
All Other—gain on insurance claim (d)		571			—		—
All Other—other		67			—		—
TOTAL	$	835		$	9,251	$	(15,870	)