Excel is like Kudzu / Bamboo - once it takes root it is VERY difficult to eradicate. In fact, the organization will actively cultivate its usage of Excel becaus

Excel is like Kudzu / Bamboo - once it takes root it is VERY difficult to eradicate. In fact, the organization will actively cultivate its usage of Excel because to dislodge it, once it is in use, has a higher cost than retaining it. Excel's ratio of simplicity to usefulness is very high. The same cannot be said for those that vie to replace it.