Investments in and advances to non-consolidated affiliates (Tables) (NC2 Global LLC [Member])

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

NC2 Global LLC [Member]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

Summarized financial information for NC2 Global, LLC

Presented below is summarized financial information representing 100% of NC², which was considered a significant non-consolidated affiliate during the three and nine months ended July 31, 2011, prior to the increase of our equity interest in September 2011. Balance sheet information for NC² was insignificant to our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of July 31, 2011.

(in millions)	Three Months Ended July 31, 2011			Nine Months Ended July 31, 2011
Net revenue	$	82		$	161
Net expenses	105			218
Loss before tax expense	(23		)	(57		)
Net loss	(24		)	(58		)