This document summarizes trends in technology for cities and counties in 2013. It outlines the top "Ins" and "Outs" for general technology, technical areas, and areas of focus for city and county CIOs. Some key trends include a shift to cloud-based solutions, big data and predictive analytics, mobility, and consumerization of technology. Budgets are expected to increase most for overall IT department budgets and decrease most for staff training and travel budgets. CIOs need to manage expectations around new technologies and ensure their relevance through governance and professionalization of their roles.