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Supplementary Financial Information (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
 As of
 July 31, 2024October 31, 2023
 In millions
Cash and cash equivalents$2,785 $3,107 
Restricted cash(1)
93 125 
$2,878 $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
 July 31, 2024October 31, 2023
 In millions
Cash and cash equivalents$2,785 $3,107 
Restricted cash(1)
93 125 
$2,878 $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:
 Nine months ended July 31, 2024
 In millions
Balance at beginning of period$93 
Benefit of allowance for credit losses(2)
Deductions, net of recoveries(8)
Balance at end of period$83 
Schedule of Trade Receivables Sold and Cash Received
The following is a summary of the activity under these arrangements:
Three months ended July 31Nine months ended July 31
 2024 20232024 2023
 In millions
Balance at beginning of period(1)
$181 $174 $141 $185 
Trade receivables sold3,111 3,383 9,256 10,241 
Cash receipts(2,983)(3,398)(9,089)(10,286)
Foreign currency and other3 — 4 19 
Balance at end of period(1)
$312 $159 $312 $159 
(1)    Amounts outstanding from third parties reported in Accounts receivable in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.
Schedule of Inventory
Inventory
 As of
 July 31, 2024October 31, 2023
 In millions
Finished goods$3,946 $3,930 
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies3,844 2,932 
$7,790 $6,862 
Schedule of Other Current Assets
Other Current Assets
 As of
 July 31, 2024October 31, 2023
 In millions
Supplier and other receivables$1,546 $1,349 
Prepaid and other current assets1,534 1,445 
Value-added taxes receivable908 852 
$3,988 $3,646 
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
 As of
 July 31, 2024October 31, 2023
 In millions
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements$2,456 $2,332 
Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease5,516 5,384 
7,972 7,716 
Accumulated depreciation(5,141)(4,889)
$2,831 $2,827 
Schedule of Other Non-Current Assets
Other Non-Current Assets
 As of
 July 31, 2024October 31, 2023
 In millions
Deferred tax assets$3,131 $3,155 
Intangible assets1,365 1,593 
Right-of-use assets1,124 1,188 
Deposits and prepaid338 427 
Prepaid pension and post-retirement benefit assets355 393 
Other994 853 
$7,307 $7,609 
Schedule of Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities
 As of
 July 31, 2024October 31, 2023
 In millions
Sales and marketing programs$2,954 $3,053 
Deferred revenue1,377 1,424 
Other accrued taxes1,119 994 
Employee compensation and benefit881 1,046 
Warranty509 569 
Operating lease liabilities435 430 
Tax liability231 217 
Other2,694 2,479 
$10,200 $10,212 
Schedule of Other Non-Current Liabilities
Other Non-Current Liabilities
 As of
 July 31, 2024October 31, 2023
In millions
Deferred revenue$1,473 $1,324 
Tax liability869 904 
Operating lease liabilities749 825 
Pension, post-retirement, and post-employment liabilities523 546 
Deferred tax liability28 44 
Other537 688 
$4,179 $4,331 
Schedule of Interest and Other, Net
Interest and Other, Net
 Three months ended July 31Nine months ended July 31
 202420232024 2023
 In millions
Interest expense on borrowings$(111)$(134)$(343)$(429)
Factoring costs(38)(37)(117)(99)
Net gain on debt extinguishment— 115 — 107 
Non-operating retirement-related credits4 14 10 40 
Other, net32 26 40 24 
$(113)$(16)$(410)$(357)
Schedule of Net Revenue by Region
Net Revenue by Region
Three months ended July 31Nine months ended July 31
 202420232024 2023
 In millions
Americas$6,086 $5,880 $17,085 $17,052 
Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”)
4,420 4,285 13,461 13,330 
Asia-Pacific and Japan3,013 3,031 8,958 9,519 
Total net revenue$13,519 $13,196 $39,504 $39,901