Goodwill - Goodwill, Net (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Goodwill:
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	$ 23,438
Goodwill, net, ending balance	50,909
Subscription and software
Goodwill:
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	89,007
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	(65,569)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	23,438
Effect of currency translation	(355)
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	116,833
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	(65,569)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	50,909
Mtelligence Corporation
Goodwill:
Goodwill, net, ending balance	25,888
Mtelligence Corporation \| Subscription and software
Goodwill:
Acquisition	28,160
Goodwill adjustment	(2,272)
Acquisition of Technology and Trademarks \| Subscription and software
Goodwill:
Acquisition	2,000
Fidelis Group, LLC
Goodwill:
Goodwill, net, ending balance	6,722
Fidelis Group, LLC \| Subscription and software
Goodwill:
Goodwill adjustment	$ (62)

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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