Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 5,207	$ 10,813
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash (used) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	6,014	5,537
Stock compensation expense	1,139	1,232
Changes in current assets and liabilities	(11,240)	(1,262)
Effect of deferred taxes	1,120	666
Change in deferred revenue and costs, net	(2,359)	4,427
Pension contributions	(610)	(3,400)
Other	211	1,127
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	(518)	19,140
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to capitalized software	(2,946)	(2,668)
Capital expenditures	(3,087)	(2,661)
Net cash used by investing activities	(6,033)	(5,329)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from debt revolver	21,646	9,533
Principal payments on debt revolver	(17,000)	(18,000)
Dividends paid	(2,134)	(2,122)
Other	63	462
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	2,575	(10,127)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(1,556)	(344)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(5,532)	3,340
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	34,158	26,508
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 28,626	$ 29,848