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Supplementary Financial Information (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
 As of
 April 30, 2024October 31, 2023
 In millions
Cash and cash equivalents$2,442 $3,107 
Restricted cash(1)
75 125 
$2,517 $3,232 
(1)    Restricted cash is related to amounts collected and held on behalf of a third party for trade receivables previously sold.
Schedule of Restricted Cash
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
 As of
 April 30, 2024October 31, 2023
 In millions
Cash and cash equivalents$2,442 $3,107 
Restricted cash(1)
75 125 
$2,517 $3,232 
(1)    Restricted cash is related to amounts collected and held on behalf of a third party for trade receivables previously sold.
Schedule of Allowance for Credit Losses Related to Accounts Receivable and Changes
The allowance for credit losses related to accounts receivable and changes were as follows:
 Six months ended April 30, 2024
 In millions
Balance at beginning of period$93 
Benefit of allowance for credit losses(3)
Deductions, net of recoveries(6)
Balance at end of period$84 
Schedule of Trade Receivables Sold and Cash Received
The following is a summary of the activity under these arrangements:
Three months ended April 30Six months ended April 30
 2024 20232024 2023
 In millions
Balance at beginning of period(1)
$212 $128 $141 $185 
Trade receivables sold2,846 3,179 6,145 6,857 
Cash receipts(2,873)(3,136)(6,106)(6,888)
Foreign currency and other(4)3 1 20 
Balance at end of period(1)
$181 $174 $181 $174 
(1)    Amounts outstanding from third parties reported in Accounts receivable in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.
Schedule of Inventory
Inventory
 As of
 April 30, 2024October 31, 2023
 In millions
Finished goods$3,919 $3,930 
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies3,593 2,932 
$7,512 $6,862 
Schedule of Other Current Assets
Other Current Assets
 As of
 April 30, 2024October 31, 2023
 In millions
Supplier and other receivables$1,696 $1,349 
Prepaid and other current assets1,587 1,445 
Value-added taxes receivable962 852 
$4,245 $3,646 
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
 As of
 April 30, 2024October 31, 2023
 In millions
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements$2,380 $2,332 
Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease5,454 5,384 
7,834 7,716 
Accumulated depreciation(5,040)(4,889)
$2,794 $2,827 
Schedule of Other Non-Current Assets
Other Non-Current Assets
 As of
 April 30, 2024October 31, 2023
 In millions
Deferred tax assets$3,180 $3,155 
Intangible assets1,437 1,593 
Right-of-use assets1,143 1,188 
Deposits and prepaid366 427 
Prepaid pension and post-retirement benefit assets344 393 
Other986 853 
$7,456 $7,609 
Schedule of Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities
 As of
 April 30, 2024October 31, 2023
 In millions
Sales and marketing programs$3,057 $3,053 
Deferred revenue1,409 1,424 
Other accrued taxes1,087 994 
Employee compensation and benefit852 1,046 
Warranty529 569 
Operating lease liabilities465 430 
Tax liability204 217 
Other2,609 2,479 
$10,212 $10,212 
Schedule of Other Non-Current Liabilities
Other Non-Current Liabilities
 As of
 April 30, 2024October 31, 2023
In millions
Deferred revenue$1,410 $1,324 
Tax liability847 904 
Operating lease liabilities771 825 
Pension, post-retirement, and post-employment liabilities528 546 
Deferred tax liability35 44 
Other592 688 
$4,183 $4,331 
Schedule of Interest and Other, Net
Interest and Other, Net
 Three months ended April 30Six months ended April 30
 202420232024 2023
 In millions
Interest expense on borrowings$(122)$(153)$(238)$(297)
Factoring costs(40)(30)(79)(62)
Loss on extinguishment of debt— — — (8)
Non-operating retirement-related credits2 13 6 25 
Other, net5 10 14 1 
$(155)$(160)$(297)$(341)
Schedule of Net Revenue by Region
Net Revenue by Region
Three months ended April 30Six months ended April 30
 202420232024 2023
 In millions
Americas$5,591 $5,425 $10,999 $11,172 
Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”)
4,373 4,409 9,041 9,045 
Asia-Pacific and Japan2,836 3,073 5,945 6,488 
Total net revenue$12,800 $12,907 $25,985 $26,705