Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 27, 2024

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill by Reportable Segment

The following tables present the goodwill allocated to our reportable segments as of July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023, as well as the changes to goodwill during fiscal 2024 and 2023 (in millions):

	Balance at July 29, 2023		Splunk		Other Acquisitions		Foreign Currency Translation and Other		Balance at July 27, 2024
Americas	$	24,035	$	11,619	$	573	$	(58)	$	36,169
EMEA	9,118		4,980		207		(22)		14,283
APJC	5,382		2,702		137		(13)		8,208
Total	$	38,535	$	19,301	$	917	$	(93)	$	58,660

	Balance at July 30, 2022		Acquisitions		Foreign Currency Translation and Other		Balance at July 29, 2023
Americas	$	23,882	$	123	$	30	$	24,035
EMEA	9,062		44		12		9,118
APJC	5,360		16		6		5,382
Total	$	38,304	$	183	$	48	$	38,535

Schedule of Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations

The following tables present details of our intangible assets acquired through acquisitions completed during fiscal 2024 and 2023 (in millions, except years):

	FINITE LIVES									INDEFINITE LIVES		TOTAL
	TECHNOLOGY			CUSTOMER RELATED			TRADE NAME			IPR&D
Fiscal 2024	Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)	Amount		Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)	Amount		Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)	Amount		Amount		Amount
Splunk	6.0	$	3,900	9.1	$	6,140	12.0	$	510	$	—	$	10,550
Others	4.8	400		4.9	83		1.3	3		14		500
Total		$	4,300		$	6,223		$	513	$	14	$	11,050

	FINITE LIVES						INDEFINITE LIVES		TOTAL
	TECHNOLOGY			CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS			IPR&D
Fiscal 2023	Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)	Amount		Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)	Amount		Amount		Amount
Total acquisitions	3.7	$	138	1.8	$	12	$	—	$	150

Schedule of Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations

The following tables present details of our intangible assets acquired through acquisitions completed during fiscal 2024 and 2023 (in millions, except years):

	FINITE LIVES									INDEFINITE LIVES		TOTAL
	TECHNOLOGY			CUSTOMER RELATED			TRADE NAME			IPR&D
Fiscal 2024	Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)	Amount		Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)	Amount		Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)	Amount		Amount		Amount
Splunk	6.0	$	3,900	9.1	$	6,140	12.0	$	510	$	—	$	10,550
Others	4.8	400		4.9	83		1.3	3		14		500
Total		$	4,300		$	6,223		$	513	$	14	$	11,050

	FINITE LIVES						INDEFINITE LIVES		TOTAL
	TECHNOLOGY			CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS			IPR&D
Fiscal 2023	Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)	Amount		Weighted- Average Useful Life (in Years)	Amount		Amount		Amount
Total acquisitions	3.7	$	138	1.8	$	12	$	—	$	150

Schedule of Purchased Intangible Assets

The following tables present details of our purchased intangible assets (in millions): 

July 27, 2024	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Purchased intangible assets with finite lives:
Customer related	$	6,844	$	(829)	$	6,015
Technology	6,680		(2,006)		4,674
Trade name	553		(49)		504
Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives	14,077		(2,884)		11,193
In-process research and development, with indefinite lives	26		—		26
Total	$	14,103	$	(2,884)	$	11,219

July 29, 2023	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Purchased intangible assets with finite lives:
Technology	$	2,998	$	(1,691)	$	1,307
Customer related	1,228		(905)		323
Other	40		(22)		18
Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives	4,266		(2,618)		1,648
In-process research and development, with indefinite lives	170		—		170
Total	$	4,436	$	(2,618)	$	1,818

Schedule of Purchased Intangible Assets

The following tables present details of our purchased intangible assets (in millions): 

July 27, 2024	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Purchased intangible assets with finite lives:
Customer related	$	6,844	$	(829)	$	6,015
Technology	6,680		(2,006)		4,674
Trade name	553		(49)		504
Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives	14,077		(2,884)		11,193
In-process research and development, with indefinite lives	26		—		26
Total	$	14,103	$	(2,884)	$	11,219

July 29, 2023	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Purchased intangible assets with finite lives:
Technology	$	2,998	$	(1,691)	$	1,307
Customer related	1,228		(905)		323
Other	40		(22)		18
Total purchased intangible assets with finite lives	4,266		(2,618)		1,648
In-process research and development, with indefinite lives	170		—		170
Total	$	4,436	$	(2,618)	$	1,818

Schedule of Amortization of Purchased Intangible Assets

The following table presents the amortization of purchased intangible assets, including impairment charges (in millions):

Years Ended	July 27, 2024		July 29, 2023		July 30, 2022
Amortization of purchased intangible assets:
Cost of sales	$	955	$	649	$	749
Operating expenses	698		282		328
Total	$	1,653	$	931	$	1,077

Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense of Purchased Intangible Assets

The estimated future amortization expense of purchased intangible assets with finite lives as of July 27, 2024 is as follows (in millions):

Fiscal Year	Amount
2025	$	2,138
2026	$	1,789
2027	$	1,445
2028	$	1,365
2029	$	1,265
Thereafter	$	3,191