Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2012 Verint Term Loan Facility Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring Carrying Amount	Jan. 31, 2012 Verint Term Loan Facility Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring Carrying Amount	Jul. 31, 2012 Verint Term Loan Facility Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring Estimated Fair Value	Jan. 31, 2012 Verint Term Loan Facility Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring Estimated Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Minimum utilized discount rates (percent)	3.70%
Maximum utilized discount rates (percent)	17.50%
Carrying amount of term loan		$ 591.5	$ 594.3	$ 591.0	$ 597.0

This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. Fair value of Loans Payable at the balance sheet date.

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