Restructuring (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2014
RESTRUCTURING [Abstract]  
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s restructuring plans: 
 
Employee-related Costs
 
Other Costs
 
Translation Effect
 
Total Restructuring Costs
 
(In thousands)
Accrual balance as of August 31, 2013
$
5,446

 
$
400

 
$
(497
)
 
$
5,349

Fiscal 2014 charges
1,576

 
1,929

 
—

 
3,505

Fiscal 2014 payments
(4,507
)
 
(1,973
)
 
—

 
(6,480
)
Translation
—

 
—

 
381

 
381

Accrual balance as of February 28, 2014
$
2,515

 
$
356

 
$
(116
)
 
$
2,755
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs by Segment [Table Text Block]
Restructuring expenses are excluded from segment operating income but are attributable to the reportable segments as follows: 
 
Three months ended February 28,
 
Six months ended February 28,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
(In thousands)
EMEA
$
124

 
$
1,138

 
$
625

 
$
2,695

Americas
1,592

 
517

 
2,804

 
731

APAC
11

 
14

 
76

 
180

Total restructuring expense
$
1,727

 
$
1,669

 
$
3,505

 
$
3,606