Accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Wages payable	$ 978	$ 840
Accrued receipts	438	422
Earn-out liability	1,150	0
Other current liabilities	302	160
Totals	$ 2,868	$ 1,422