Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Net income (loss)	$ 8,233	$ 42,267	$ (33,318)	$ (46,740)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(20,457)	(4,483)	(17,750)	(1,960)
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities, net of reclassification adjustments and tax	0	(1,463)	8,391	(4,443)
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of reclassification adjustments and tax	3,471	(506)	(876)	(373)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(16,986)	(6,452)	(10,235)	(6,776)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(8,753)	35,815	(43,553)	(53,516)
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(10,210)	(1,968)	(21,990)	(14,511)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Comverse Technology, Inc.	$ (18,963)	$ 33,847	$ (65,543)	$ (68,027)