NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO VERINT SYSTEMS INC. NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO VERINT SYSTEMS INC. - CALCULATION (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2018
Apr. 30, 2017
Net Loss Attributable to Verint Systems Inc. [Abstract]    
Net loss $ (1,225) $ (19,040)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 990 746
Net loss attributable to Verint Systems Inc. $ (2,215) $ (19,786)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]    
Basic (in shares) 63,928,000 62,485,000
Dilutive effect of employee equity award plans (in shares) 0 0
Dilutive effect of 1.50% convertible senior notes (in shares) 0 0
Dilutive effect of warrants (in shares) 0 0
Diluted (in shares) 63,928,000 62,485,000
Net Loss Per Common Share Attributable to Verint Systems Inc. [Abstract]    
Basic (in dollars per share) $ (0.03) $ (0.32)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.03) $ (0.32)