IT has weaponized jargon since the very beginning of IT itself. Jargon was a key element to create vendor lock-in situations during the ’90s and early 2000s. Moreover, complex usability helped in developing a network of certified (aka expensive and lucrative) consultancy workforce.
IT has recently experienced a massive shift towards openness and standardization. Yet, the jargon lock-in issue has mutated into confusing buzzwords to sound like an insider or tech-savvy.