In today’s world where information technology rules supreme, data is everywhere and all-important. Businesses today rely on converting data into actionable insights and solutions in order to survive and thrive. This process of interpreting huge amounts of data, using algorithms and certain procedures, and drawing conclusions, connecting the dots and identifying trends is called data analytics. This field has become extremely relevant and will only grow in scope and importance with time, as all businesses, regardless of their size relies heavily on leveraging data and will continue to do so.