Goodwill and Intangible Assets Changes in carrying amount of goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Goodwill	$ 354,907	$ 329,520	$ 319,478
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments	(13,497)	9,458
QSI Acquisition [Member]
Goodwill	24,100
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	24,060	0
Liquent Acquisition [Member]
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	0	280
ClinIntel Acquisition [Member]
Goodwill	13,400
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	13,377	0
Heron Acquisition [Member]
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	0	304
Atlas [Member]
Goodwill	1,400
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	$ 1,447	$ 0

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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