How do you obtain intelligence on technical components of a competitor when you don't have access to it?

Even if you don't have access to the product:  - See if you can find their product documentation online  - Similarly, look for API documentation   - Speak with your Sales people regularly - prospects

This is tricky, and the answer may depend on the nature of your product. In B2B software, I find that there is a lot more information in the public domain today. That may include documentation, produc