About One Data
One Data is a fast-growing German software company specializing in Data Product Management. Founded in 2013 by Dr. Andreas Böhm, the company employs over 150 people across four locations. Its platform, the Data Product Space, enables teams to collaboratively create and manage AI-ready data products, transforming fragmented data into deep insights.
One Data supports the entire data product lifecycle, from discovery to scaling. This allows customers to reduce costs, improve governance, and accelerate decision-making—effectively bridging the gap between data experts and business users.
Before: Fragmented Systems and Manual Effort
Prior to implementing Lanes & Planes, travel management at One Data was characterized by a lack of system integration. The company used one tool for travel bookings and a completely separate system for expense reporting. This disconnect resulted in duplicated efforts, higher costs, and a significant lack of transparency.
Before Lanes & Planes, we used various isolated solutions for our travel management. The disconnect between booking and accounting meant a massive manual workload for the accounting department and unreliable processes for travelers.”
The manual workload was particularly enormous for the finance team: data from various sources had to be consolidated, and approvals had to be laboriously tracked. Another hurdle was the unreliable payment of hotel costs. Frequently, employees had to pay out of pocket or found themselves on-site without a confirmed reservation despite having a confirmation—a process that burdened both accounting and travelers alike.
Smooth Implementation & Onboarding
One Data opted for Lanes & Planes to reduce the workload on the finance department and simplify the process for everyone involved through a reliable, all-in-one tool. The onboarding by the implementation team was clearly defined and went perfectly:
- Individual Setup: First, the travel management and finance teams received intensive training to tailor the system precisely to One Data's needs.
- Company-wide Rollout: Thanks to specific video onboarding sessions for both regular users and travel managers, the rollout for over 150 employees was incredibly straightforward.
- Long-term Benefit: One Data still uses those onboarding videos today to introduce new hires to travel management, long after the initial rollout.
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Now: Efficient Processes and Satisfied Employees
Since the switch, the entire process has become significantly more efficient.
The biggest advantages for the finance department:
- Automated Compliance: The system ensures that the correct company name is always on hotel invoices, guaranteeing full input tax deduction. Automated invoice auditing ensures seamless compliance with all tax requirements.
- Streamlined Approvals: The optimized approval process involving both managers and the finance department saves a great deal of time. This allows One Data to complete its monthly accounting cycle much more efficiently.
- Direct Cost Reductions: By implementing Lanes & Planes’ partner hotels and internal rates, One Data has significantly lowered its travel-related costs.
We highly recommend Lanes & Planes. It offers a comprehensive, all-in-one solution that significantly simplifies travel management for everyone involved.”
Benefits for Travelers
Employees now have the peace of mind that bookings and payment guarantees work seamlessly thanks to reliable integration with hotel systems. Reimbursements are also processed much faster under the new system. Furthermore, automated refund management for train delays relieves both travelers and administration, as Lanes & Planes independently monitors compensation claims and passenger rights in the background.
The Entire Company Benefits
Thanks to Lanes & Planes, One Data has reduced the complexity of its travel and expense management while ensuring that budgets are strictly followed. Today, the company benefits from a modern, transparent system that keeps administrative overhead to a minimum.
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