BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Pro Forma Adjusted Summary (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Pro forma adjusted total revenue	$ 258,110	$ 264,449	$ 519,739	$ 520,193
Pro forma adjusted net income attributable to TIBCO Software Inc.	$ 336	$ 5,355	$ 10,860	$ 11,269
Pro forma adjusted net income per share attributable to TIBCO Software Inc.:
Basic (usd per share)	$ 0.00	$ 0.03	$ 0.07	$ 0.07
Diluted (usd per share)	$ 0.00	$ 0.03	$ 0.06	$ 0.07

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