Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$ (18,988)	$ (30,875)	$ (13,603)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES	(15,601)	(18,132)	2,432
NET LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	(3,387)	(12,743)	(16,035)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	9,323	11,169	11,819
Provisions (release) of doubtful accounts and sales allowances	(132)	488	(69)
Unrealized foreign currency exchange loss (gain)	(408)	(393)	(272)
Loss (gain) on dispositions of property, equipment and software	55	(88)	(4,930)
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)	2,288	101	571
Share-based compensation expense	1,198	416	127
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable	34,686	37,144	(17,429)
Restricted cash related to customer contracts	(886)	10,775	13,614
Prepaid insurance and other assets	8,830	(9,420)	(331)
Accounts payable	1,018	(30,068)	(12,192)
Accrued expenses	(13,258)	(8,018)	3,590
Deferred revenue, net	(894)	(6,694)	(5,426)
Other liabilities	(123)	404	(79)
Income taxes	(2,730)	(6,993)	1,820
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	35,580	(13,920)	(25,222)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Sales of investments	1,407	2,251	1,920
Purchases of investments	(507)	(1,894)	(1,696)
Proceeds from sale of software related assets	3,000	0	0
Acquisitions, net	0	0	(1,822)
Proceeds from sales of property, equipment and software	86	312	7,658
Purchases of property, equipment, and software	(5,267)	(9,227)	(11,846)
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,281)	(8,558)	(5,786)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
(Increase) decrease in cash restricted as collateral for borrowings	21,349	3,796	(1,391)
Net change in short-term borrowings	(38,637)	22,334	32,454
Repayment of long-term debt	(839)	(835)	(708)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(18,127)	25,295	30,355
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(386)	1,376	(358)
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
Cash flow from operating activities	(16,735)	(17,168)	(15,215)
Cash flow from investing activities	(778)	(2,395)	(1,856)
Net cash used in discontinued operations	(17,513)	(19,563)	(17,071)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(1,727)	(15,370)	(18,082)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	9,846	24,415	36,685
Change in cash from discontinued operations	986	801	5,812
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	9,105	9,846	24,415
Cash paid during the year:
Interest expense	3,539	2,925	2,866
Income taxes	$ 4,948	$ 10,557	$ 2,286