Abstract

Due to the development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), tasks that relied on extensive ranges of time and resources they have been simplified. At present, there are a variety of alternative SIG, hampering the decision making when choosing a suitable GIS for a specific project. Therefore, in this paper a framework that supports decision-making in the selection of GIS in an organization of any type and size is presented. This framework has been generated from a deep research capabilities and success stories of GIS in organizations. The framework is based on two factors: technical feasibility and economic viability. The selection method is applied to a case study in which GIS viable solutions that fit the attributes of the company are analyzed. Authors intend in the future to develop a framework-based software to facilitate the incorporation of GIS in organizations.