Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Net income (loss)	$ 8,684	$ (31,889)	$ (36,920)	$ (89,007)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(3,031)	(1,877)	2,707	2,523
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of reclassification adjustments and tax	0	(3,076)	3,760	(2,980)
Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges, net of reclassification adjustments and tax	(4,328)	(3,030)	(4,347)	133
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(7,359)	(7,983)	2,120	(324)
Comprehensive income (loss)	1,325	(39,872)	(34,800)	(89,331)
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(1,209)	(4,746)	(11,780)	(12,543)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Comverse Technology, Inc.	$ 116	$ (44,618)	$ (46,580)	$ (101,874)