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ACQUISITION (Detail Textuals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
ACQUISITION (Detail Textuals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 15, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash payment for acquisition		$ 5,625	$ 5,625
Vendscreen, Inc
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash payment for acquisition	$ 5,625
Purchase price funding using cash	2,625
Purchase price from term loan	3,000
Fair value of intangible assets	885
Non recurring expenses incurred in connection with acquisition	584
Vendscreen, Inc \| Developed technology
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of intangible assets	$ 639
Amortization period	5 years
Vendscreen, Inc \| Customer relationships
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of intangible assets	$ 149
Amortization period	10 years
Vendscreen, Inc \| Non-compete agreements
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of intangible assets	$ 2
Amortization period	2 years
Vendscreen, Inc \| Brand
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of intangible assets	$ 95
Amortization period	3 years