Selecting the optimal opensource GIS software for local authorities by combining the ISO 9126 standard and AHP approach

This paper presents an example of the combined application of multicriteria analysis and ISO 9126 standards in the selection of the optimal open source GIS software for use in GIS is the local government. Due to the large number of open source GIS solutions, the question of choosing the best open source GIS software in depending on the objectives, is becoming increasingly topical. In particular, the case is in the development of local government GIS, where the quality obtained depends quality of decisions made, and thus the direction of community development. The paper highlights this basic AHP methodology and observed opensource GIS software, and explained the criteria defined software quality standard ISO9126. For example, GIS software of choice the best solution for local government is shown in AHP evaluation process and the observed ranking software. Taking into account the current market trends in opensource, the software monitored, identified those who would in the future should play a significant role.