Accounts receivable trade, net of allowance of doubtful accounts of $3974 as of June 30, 2008 and $2089 as of June 30, 2007 Accounts receivable trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,464 as of September 30, 2009 and $4,208 as of June 30, 2009 Accrued liabilities Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities Noncurrent Accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Acquisition related costs Other Payments to Acquire Businesses Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock Additions of capital assets-net Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Unrealized (gain) loss on financial instruments Unrealized Gain Loss On Derivatives Allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current Amortization of debt issuance costs Amortization Of Financing Costs Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period Cash and Cash Equivalents at Carrying Value Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Inventory Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid, Deferred Expense and Other Assets Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Receivables Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Share Capital Common Stock Shares Authorized Share Capital: 52,618,018 and 51,151,666 Common shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2009 and June 30, 2008, respectively Common Stock Shares Outstanding Share capital- 56,373,651 and 52,716,751 Common Shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009, respectively; Authorized Common Shares: unlimited Common Stock Value Total comprehensive income Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax License License Costs Cost of revenues: Total cost of revenues Cost Of Revenue Customer support Cost Of Services Maintenance Costs Service and other Technology Services Costs Current liabilities: Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Debt issuance costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Deferred taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Deferred revenues Deferred Revenue, Current Depreciation and amortization Depreciation And Amortization Net income per share-diluted Earnings Per Share Diluted Foreign exchange gain (loss) on cash held in foreign currencies Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Share-based compensation expense Share Based Compensation Loss on sale and write down of capital assets Gain Loss On Sale Of Property Plant Equipment General and administrative General And Administrative Expense Gross profit Gross Profit Impairment of capital assets Impairment Of Long Lived Assets Held For Use Impairment of intangible assets Impairment Of Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill Income taxes recoverable Income Taxes Receivable Purchase consideration for prior period acquisitions Payments for (Proceeds from) Previous Acquisition Other assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Acquired intangible assets Intangible Assets, Net, Excluding Goodwill Inventory Inventory, Net LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Liabilities and Stockholders Equity Total long-term liabilities Liabilities Current portion of long-term debt Loans Payable to Bank Current Long-term debt Long Term Loans From Bank Minority interest Minority Interest Cash flows from financing activities: Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net income for the period Net income for the period Net income for the period Net income Decrease in cash and cash equivalents during the period Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Interest expense, net Interest Income Expense Net Long-term liabilities: Income from operations Operating Income (Loss) Revenues: Revenues [Abstract] Total revenues Total revenues Revenues Change in actuarial gains relating to defined benefit pension plans Net unrealized gain (losses) on cash flow hedges Foreign currency translation adjustment Minimum pension liability, net of tax Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax Other income, net Other Nonoperating Income Expense Proceeds from issuance of Common Shares Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Proceeds from long-term debt Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt In-process research and development Research And Development In Process Capital assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Investments in marketable securities Payments to Acquire Marketable Securities Related party transactions Related Party Transaction Amounts of Transaction Repayment of long-term debt Repayments of Long-term Debt Special charges Restructuring Charges Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings, beginning of period Retained earnings, end of period License Licenses Revenue Customer support Maintenance Revenue Sales and marketing Selling And Marketing Expense Service and other Technology Services Revenue Shareholders' equity: Subsequent events Subsequent Event Amount Supplemental cash flow disclosures Current assets Total current assets Assets, Current Weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding - diluted Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding Weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding - basic Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic Research and development Research And Development Expense Excluding Acquired In Process Cost Total assets Assets Accounts Receivable trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts Deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current Deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Current Deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent ASSETS Net income per share-basic Earnings Per Share Basic Excess tax benefits on share-based compensation expense Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Excess tax benefits on share-based compensation expenses Excess Tax Benefit From Share Based Compensation Operating Activities Depreciation Depreciation Nonproduction Deferred revenue Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Operating expenses: Total operating expenses Operating Expenses Income before income taxes Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Minority Interest And Income Loss From Equity Method Investments Deferred revenues Deferred Revenue And Credits Noncurrent Share Capital Common Stock Value Outstanding Total shareholders' equity Stockholders Equity Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense Benefit Accumulated Retained Earnings [Member] Under employee stock option plans, value Under employee stock purchase plans, value Under employee stock option plans, share Under employee stock purchase plans, shares Long-term income taxes payable Liability For Uncertain Tax Positions Noncurrent Adoption of SFAS 158 Income tax effect related to stock options exercised Shares, Ending Balance Shares, Beginning Balance Prepaid expenses and other current assets Sum of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer and the aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Long-term income taxes recoverable Non current portion of amounts due from tax authorities as of the balance sheet date representing refunds of overpayments or recoveries based on agreed-upon resolutions of disputes. Long Term Income Taxes Recoverable Accounts payable and accrued liabilitie Accounts Payable Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. For classified balance sheets, used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer); for unclassified balance sheets, used to reflect the total liabilities (regardless of due date). AND Accrued Liabilities Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent, salaries, and utilities. For classified balance sheets, used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer); for unclassified balance sheets, used to reflect the total liabilities (regardless of due date). AND Employee-related Liabilities Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. For classified balance sheets, used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer); for unclassified balance sheets, used to reflect the total liabilities (regardless of due date). Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Amortization of acquired technology-based intangible assets The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the costs of amortization of acquired technology intangible assets over the expected benefit period of such assets. This element applies only to intangible assets used in the production of goods. Cost of Revenues Amortization of Acquired Technology Intangible Assets Amortization of Acquired Customer Intangible Assets The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of acquired customer-based intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by (used in) operations using the indirect method. Amortization of acquired customer-based intangible assets Net income before minority interest The profit or loss of the entity net of income taxes for the reporting period, calculated and presented in the income statement in accordance with GAAP BEFORE considering the Amount of net income (loss) for the period allocated to noncontrolling shareholders, partners, or other equity holders in one or more of the entities included in the reporting entity's consolidated financial statements. Net income before minority interest Employee long-term incentive plan Accruals for an equity-based incentive plan wherein payments will be made in cash. Income taxes The net change during the reporting period in income taxes receivable, which represents the net amount due to or from tax authorities for payments or refunds of overpayments, and accruals and recoveries of income taxes. Purchase of Vignette Corporation, net of cash acquired The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of Vignette Corporation, net of the cash acquired from the purchase Purchase Of Hummingbird Net Of Cash Acquired Purchase of Momentum, net of cash acquired The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of Momentum, net of the cash acquired from the purchase Commitment to Issue Shares [Member] Commitment to Issue Shares, Domea eGovernment Fair value of vested portion of legacy Hummingbird stock options Fair value of vested poriton of legacy Hummingbird stock options Net income for the period The profit or loss of the entity net of income taxes for the reporting period, calculated and presented in the income statement in accordance with GAAP. Net Income For The Year Balance Beginning Balance Ending Balance Purchase of an asset group constituting a business The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of an asset group constituting a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase Purchase Of An Asset Group Constituting A Business Shares Issued and Outstanding Number of shares of stock issued and outstanding, as of the end of the period Shares Issued and Outstanding, Beginning Balance Shares Issued and Outstanding, Ending Balance Investments in marketable securities This item represents equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading which are intended be sold more than one year from the balance sheet date or operating cycle, if longer. Equity securities represent ownership interests or the right to acquire ownership interests in corporations and other legal entities which ownership interest is represented by shares of common or preferred stock (which is not mandatorily redeemable or redeemable at the option of the holder), convertible securities, stock rights, or stock warrants. Unrealized gains and losses related to available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and reported in a separate component of shareholders' equity (other comprehensive income), unless the Available-for-sale Security is designated as a hedge. All or a portion of the unrealized holding gain of an Available-for-sale Security that is designated as being hedged in a fair value hedge shall be recognized in earnings during the period of the hedge. Purchase of a division of Spicer Corporation The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a division of Spicer Corporation, net of a the cash acquired from the purchase Purchase Of A Division Of Spicer Corporation Purchase of eMotion LLC, net of cash acquired The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of eMotion LLC, net of a the cash acquired from the purchase Service and other Revenue from providing technology services. The services may include training, installation, engineering or consulting. Consulting services often include implementation support, software design or development, or the customization or modification of the licensed software. And also, aggregate revenue during the period from the sale of goods in the normal course of business, before deducting returns, allowances and discounts. Service and Other Revenue Service and other Costs incurred in providing technology services. The services may include training, installation, engineering or consulting. Consulting services often include implementation support, software design or development, or the customization or modification of the licensed software. Also includes service costs incurred and are directly related to goods produced and sold during the reporting period. Cost of Revenues Service and Other Purchase of Captaris Inc., net of cash acquired The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of Captaris Inc., net of the cash acquired from the purchase Purchase Of Captaris Inc Net Of Cash Acquired Purchase of Vizible The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of Vizible, acquired from the purchase. Common Shares (Shares) [Member] Common Shares (Amount) [Member] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Goodwill Income Statement [Abstract] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Pension expense Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related Text Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Comprehensive Income [Member] Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Statement [Line Items] Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Description Document Period End Date Document Information Line Items Entity Information Line Items Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Public Float Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes Current Pension liability Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities Noncurrent Commitments and Contingencies Net Income Loss Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Minority Interest Undistributed earnings related to minority interest Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract] NOTE 1 - NATURE OF OPERATIONS Basis of Presentation New Accounting Pronouncements and Accounting Policy Updates Inventories Capital Assets Goodwill Schedule of Goodwill [Text Block] Acquired Intangible Assets Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Pension Plans and Other Post Retirement Benefits Long-Term Debt Share Capital, Option Plans and Share-Based Payments Income Taxes Fair Value Measurements Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Special Charges (Recoveries) Acquisitions Guarantees and Contingencies Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures Net Income Per Share Subsequent Events Related Party Transactions Other Income (Expense) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Other Assets Short-Term Investments Short-term investments Maturity of short-term investments Release of unrealized gain on marketable securities to income Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Release of unrealized gain on marketable securities to income Short term investments which have matured and have been converted to cash upon maturity