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Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2026
Intangible Asset, Goodwill and Other [Abstract]  
Schedule of carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment during the twelve months ended July 31, 2026 and July 31, 2025 were as shown in the following table. Our reportable segments are described in Note 14, “Segment Information.” We have recast certain prior period amounts to conform to our current presentation of our reportable segments. See Note 1, “Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Basis of Presentation,” for more information.
(In millions)Balance
July 31, 2024		Goodwill Acquired/
Adjusted		Foreign Currency TranslationBalance
July 31, 2025		Goodwill Acquired/
Adjusted		Foreign Currency Translation and OtherBalance
July 31, 2026
Global Business Solutions$9,690 $134 $1 $9,825 $— $(4)$9,821 
Consumer4,154 — 1 4,155 — 5 4,160 
Totals$13,844 $134 $2 $13,980 $— $1 $13,981 
Schedule of cost, accumulated amortization and weighted average life in years for acquired intangible assets
The following table shows the cost, accumulated amortization, and weighted-average life in years for our acquired intangible assets at the dates indicated. The weighted-average lives are calculated for assets that are not fully amortized.
(Dollars in millions)
Customer and User Relationships
Purchased
Technology		Trade
Names
and Logos		Total
At July 31, 2026:
Cost$6,198 $1,765 $680 $8,643 
Accumulated amortization(2,464)(1,237)(300)(4,001)
Acquired intangible assets, net$3,734 $528 $380 $4,642 
Weighted-average life in years1481313
At July 31, 2025:
Cost$6,198 $1,765 $680 $8,643 
Accumulated amortization(2,034)(1,061)(246)(3,341)
Acquired intangible assets, net$4,164 $704 $434 $5,302 
Weighted-average life in years1481313
Schedule of expected future amortization expense for acquired intangible assets
The following table shows the expected future amortization expense for our acquired intangible assets at July 31, 2026. Amortization of purchased technology is generally charged to amortization of acquired technology in our consolidated statements of operations. Amortization of other acquired intangible assets, such as customer and user relationships, is charged to amortization of other acquired intangible assets in our consolidated statements of operations. If impairment events occur, they could accelerate the timing of acquired intangible asset charges.
(In millions)Expected
Future
Amortization
Expense
Fiscal year ending July 31,
2027$633 
2028613 
2029593 
2030590 
2031506 
Thereafter1,707 
Total expected future amortization expense$4,642