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So the answer is:

Because it is the only programming language Corporate can’t choose not to install.

The wonders of ‘Enterprise’, it amazes me when people bring it up as if it’s any kind of advantage or excuse.

Huh? The parent clearly points out that it's much less effort and hassle to get an 80% solution.

Who wouldn't want to spend a tiny fraction of the effort to get 80% of the outcome?

Yes. But 90% of "effort and hassle" is dealing with IT department bullshit. Excel/VBA lets you sidestep that entirely.