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Investments - Fair Value of Outstanding Derivative Instruments (Detail) (Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, Foreign currency derivative contracts, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jan. 31, 2015
Jan. 31, 2014
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets $ 10,611us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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$ 1,598us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Liabilities $ 5,694us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
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$ 1,801us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
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