The DCinema Hub launch could be a breakthrough for the operational side of digital cinema, offering a one-stop shop for all the tasks needing to be taken care of. The sticking point with logistics has long been KDMs (Key Delivery Messages) and ensuring that they reach the correct server and avoid black screens. This requires an up to date list of server locations and certificate numbers known as a Trusted Device List (TDL). The methodology behind TDLs to date has proved cumbersome and labour intensive, and most importantly difficult to scale upwards. This system does require buy-in from labs and distributors, and that is a possible risk factor, but the fact it is agnostic provides an open system for all to use, as long as they are trusted parties. The more people use it, the more effective it becomes.

A second issue is that of distribution logistics in a digital environment. The use of hard drives and couriers is transitional, and progress is being made towards creating the necessary satellite and broadband infrastructure for distribution of films electronically. Some film distribution logistics companies are looking into how to provide digital services for distributors, easing the process of getting a film into cinemas. One such idea is creating digital lockers for distributors, from which exhibitors order and manage the delivery of films, and others are taking this further by building on the principles behind cloud computing to offer services to distributors.