The document discusses requirements and recommendations for internet of things (IoT) network platforms. It argues that IoT networks will need to support billions of diverse devices, use open standards like IP networking for interoperability, employ multi-transport architectures for flexibility, and implement distributed intelligence and standards-based security. The document critiques five common "myths" about IoT networks and recommends that platforms adopt a horizontal architecture to flexibly support a variety of devices, applications, and integration needs into the future.