Acquisitions and Divestitures (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Schedule of major classes of assets and liabilities that were classified as held for sale

The following table presents information related to the major classes of assets and liabilities that were reclassified as held for sale in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at July 31, 2016. The assets and liabilities reclassified as held for sale are 100% of the MphasiS disposal group.

	As of July 31, 2016
	In millions
Cash and cash equivalents	$	277
Accounts receivable	151
Other current assets	288
Goodwill	90
Other assets	100
Total assets held for sale	$	906
Notes payable and short-term borrowings	$	22
Deferred revenue	21
Other current liabilities	119
Long-term debt	21
Other liabilities	14
Total liabilities held for sale	$	197